Kent Intermediate School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Grand Rapids, MI
Country:: US

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RFPFW KENT ISD FY27
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
Kent Intermediate School District seeks bids to furnish, install, configure, test, and document firewall network electronics and related services at 11 district buildings, including hardware, accessories, cabling, and three-year warranty support. Bids are due October 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; planned installation is July 1 through September 30, 2027, and the contract is conditional on the district receiving FY2027 E-Rate discounts. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond when the base bid is at least $31,321, along with a bill of materials, required affidavits, and four references including one school or school district.
Network Electronics: Firewall (Request for Proposals)
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
Provide the district with firewall network electronics and services for eleven (11) buildings.
RFPUPS BMIC KENT ISD FY27
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Closes
Oct 27, 2026
Kent ISD is soliciting proposals for UPS network-electronics maintenance, including preventive maintenance, testing, repairs, and documentation at 11 school facilities for FY 2027–2028. The work is funded through the Federal E-Rate Universal Service Fund and requires related compliance documentation and a three-year warranty. Bids are due October 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; the planned work period is July 1 through September 30, 2027.

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Grand Rapids
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,965
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2680620
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
9
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,937.05
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
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42 / 100
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; no clear policy/history—redirect to cooperative paths.
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- Entity: Kent Intermediate School District, MI.
- Policy/Thresholds: No clear sole source policy or documented history; no dollar thresholds identified.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Kent Intermediate School District

Kent Intermediate School District Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted its reorganization and regular business, including the election of officers for the upcoming school year. Key administrative actions included designating bank depositories and authorized signers, establishing meeting dates for the 2026-2027 school year, and finalizing procedures for special meetings. Legal counsel was appointed, and various financial policies regarding credit card usage and electronic transactions were approved. The board reviewed a presentation on career pathways and approved several operational items, including a demolition contract for a former school site, boiler installations, technology expenditures, and annual policy updates. Additionally, the board ratified an interoffice courier agreement and purchase agreements for educational technology and software.
Kent Intermediate School District Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed presentations regarding the CTE South Satellite Location and Leading Learning Awards. Key information items reviewed included a partnership agreement, emergency fiber optic cable relocation, and various supply purchases. The Board approved several action items, including personnel recommendations, the hiring of a Career Technical Education Specialist, the purchase of curriculum kits, renewals for various software licenses, and agreements for governmental representation and construction management services. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved financial reports and the check register.

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Anna SchutterAccounting Supervisor

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Mandy LovellAdministrative Assistant to the Superintendent

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Kent Intermediate School District RFPs

RFPFW KENT ISD FY27

Network Electronics: Firewall (Request for Proposals)

RFPUPS BMIC KENT ISD FY27

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Kent Intermediate School District RFPs

RFPFW KENT ISD FY27

Network Electronics: Firewall (Request for Proposals)

RFPUPS BMIC KENT ISD FY27

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Kent Intermediate School District Regular Meeting

Kent Intermediate School District Regular Meeting

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Kent Intermediate School District Regular School Board Meeting

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Kent Intermediate School District Regular Meeting

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