Description
The Ingham Intermediate School District (ISD) is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive network refresh for the Thorburn Education Center (TEC) and Wilson Talent Center (WTC). The project includes replacing and upgrading aging network switching infrastructure and wireless access points to support modern educational technology requirements. The vendor will be responsible for conducting a site survey, developing a detailed migration plan, and implementing the new network infrastructure. The project timeline is approximately 3 months, starting on July 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2026. Key requirements include providing enterprise-grade network switches and wireless access points, implementing wireless network security features, and providing comprehensive training for ISD's IT staff.
• Key goals of the project include improving network performance, reliability, and security, enhancing wireless coverage and capacity, and ensuring compliance with educational data security requirements.
• The vendor must provide a detailed project plan, site assessment report, network design documentation, and all necessary hardware and software.
• The vendor must also provide warranty support for all installed equipment for a minimum of 5 years and offer optional post-implementation support services.