Jackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Northwest Community Schools is soliciting bids to upgrade the internal connections between the Districts network wiring closets, as well as upgrade a quantity of network cabinets.The District requests proposals for the installation, testing, and acceptance of the Telecommunications Distribution System described in the attached RFP specifications and drawings by interested persons. Prices quoted shall be all-inclusive and represent complete installation at the sites shown on the RFP drawings and specifications. Any addendums that are issued will be on the District web page and 470. The Vendor shall be responsible for all parts, labor, and all other associated apparatus necessary to completely install, test, and turnover for acceptance to the Customer the Telecommunications Distribution System detailed herein.The buildings that the district is looking for cabling in are as follows: Northwest Elementary School - 3757 Lansing Avenue Jackson MI 49202 Northwest Middle School - 6700 Rives Junction Road Jackson MI 49201 Northwest High School - 4200 Van Horn Road Jackson MI 49201Timeline:1. Intent To Bid Form Deadline - October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.2. Required Vendor Site Visit - October 27, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.3. RFP Technical Questions Deadline November 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.4. Proposal Due Date and bid opening November 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.5. Project Completion TBDThe sole point of contact concerning this solicitation is:Brad Hess Jackson County Intermediate School District 6700 Browns Lake RoadJackson, MI 49201 Subject: Northwest Community Schools Structured Cabling and Cabinet UpgradeEmail: [email protected] SPIN must be included.Specifications and requirements are included in attached RFP.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Cabling — quantity 5000 Feet for 3 entities; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 2. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Racks — quantity 3 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 3. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components — quantity 1800 Each for 3 entities; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002150/131416/22765035-Northwest%20Structured%20Cabling%20and%20Cabinet%20Upgrade%202027%20RFP.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-16)

Billed entity: NORTHWEST SCHOOL DISTRICT Billed Entity Number (BEN): 131416 FCC Registration Number: 0012023446 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 6 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Marie Zuk · 810-223-0055 · [email protected] Technical contact: Brad Hess · Technology · 517-990-8076 · [email protected]

Convergent Technology Partners · CRN 16043571 · 810-720-3820 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002150/131416/22765418-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002150_CERTIFIED.pdf