Trenton Public Schools (Owner) is seeking bids for new internal fiber cabling and network switch equipment and installation. Proposed systems shall be configured and installed to service Owners needs across multiple instructional facilities, and as described herein. Question and Clarification Deadline: Monday, January 8, 2024 by 5:00 pm Direct all questions regarding the USF requirements in this document to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) at (888) 203-8100 Intent to Bids Due: Monday, January 8, 2024 by 5:00 pm Sites of Work: 1. Anderson Elementary 2600 Harrison Avenue Trenton, Michigan 48183 2. Hedke Elementary 3201 Marian Drive Trenton, Michigan 48183 3. Arthurs Middle School 4000 Marian Drive Trenton, Michigan 48183 4. Trenton High School 2601 Charlton Road Trenton, Michigan 48183 Bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, must accompany each base bid in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. Bid security shall be either a Bid Bond issued by a company licensed in the State of Michigan to furnish bid security or Certified Check made payable to the Owner. Selected Contractor(s) will be required to provide a performance bond and payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount including any accepted alternates at the Owners discretion. Such bonds shall be issued by surety licensed by the State of Michigan and acceptable to the Owner Bids will be accepted beginning fortyeight (48) hours prior to the appointed opening time provided they are in sealed packages and addressed as specified herein. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. The Owner reserves the right to accept a bid, or portion thereof by issuance of a valid purchase order within ninety (90) calendar days following the bid opening. No bids may be withdrawn during this time without the specific approval of the Owner. Withdrawal of any Bids after the opening time without specific approval by Owner may result in forfeiture of required bid security by Bidder.