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Beaver County School District Request for Proposal-RFP#27-188

New Outdoor Marquee Minersville Elementary School

General RFP Information

Request for Proposal (RFP) The purpose of this RFP is to solicit competitive proposals from qualified firms for a new marquee at the following school:

Minersville Elementary School

Other Requirements Sealed proposals must be submitted in the Bonfire Procurement Site (U3P) online system or hand delivered to Beaver County School District Office, 291 N. Main Street, Beaver, Utah 84713 with the RFP#27-188 written on the outside of the envelope by June 16, 2026 2:00 p.m. (MST).

(U3P) Bonfire- Instructions to register and submit bids are in the link below:

https://purchasing.utah.gov/training/for-vendors-training/

Public bid opening link: June 16, 2026 2:30 p.m. (MST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2343271099?pwd=K21mckpnVTVsdU5iMkpNanpnTUxTdz09

Multiple Proposals from The Same Contractor The District will consider all proposals submitted from the same contractor. If there are multiple options a contractor believes the District should consider, the contract is encouraged to submit multiple proposals.

Right of Rejection (BCSD) is willing to consider any and all proposals that meet the minimum specifications and requirements and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.

Late Proposals Unacceptable Any proposals received after the deadline will be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered for evaluation.

Clarification of Proposal The district may request formal written clarification of any portion of the proposal at any time.

Beaver County School District Contacts All inquiries and questions relative to this Request for Proposal must be directed to:

Russell Carter Facilities Director, 435-310-0085 https://purchasing.utah.gov/training/for-vendors-training/ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2343271099?pwd=K21mckpnVTVsdU5iMkpNanpnTUxTdz09

Other Contacts Prohibited No Beaver County School District employee or Board Member should be contacted concerning this RFP during the selection process. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification.

Amendments to the Request for Proposal Any changes in quantity, specifications, schedules, opening date, corrections or clarifications will be in the form of an addendum. Addendums will be posted on Bonfire. It’s the responsibility of the firm to obtain addendums.

Proposals submittal constitutes implied acknowledgment of all addendums.

SPECIFICATIONS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Minersville Elementary School

1. Introduction:

Beaver County School District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the installation of a new marquee at Minersville Elementary School. The goal of this project is to install modern, energy-efficient digital display systems that enhance school communication, visibility, and community engagement.

2. Project Scope:

This RFP outlines the specifications for the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of a new digital marquee at Minersville Elementary School.

3. General Requirements:

● Purpose: To install a marquee with a new, modern, and energy-efficient digital display system that enhances school communication and visibility.

● Location: Minersville Elementary School

● Permits: The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and approvals from the local authorities.

● Safety: All work must comply with applicable safety standards and regulations.

● Warranty: Provide a minimum of a 10-year warranty on all parts and labor.

4. Marquee Dimensions and Construction:

● Overall Dimensions:

○ Height: 18 maximum feet 10 feet minimum .

○ Width: 5 feet (maximum), with the possibility of increasing the width if deemed appropriate and approved by the school and local zoning.

○ Depth: 2 feet (maximum), this measurement is to remain constant.

● Dimensional Flexibility:

○ Bidders are encouraged to provide proposals for marquees exceeding the maximum height and width specified above, along with justifications for the increased dimensions.

○ The school will evaluate proposals based on factors such as visibility, aesthetic appeal, and cost-effectiveness.

○ Any increase in size must still comply with all local zoning ordinances.

● Construction Materials:

○ Frame: Rust-resistant aluminum or steel.

○ Facing: Durable, weather-resistant material suitable for outdoor use.

○ Finish: Powder-coated or equivalent, in a color to be approved by the school.

5. Digital Display Specifications:

● Display Dimensions:

○ Width: 5 feet, or larger if proposed and approved.

○ Height: 3 feet, or larger if proposed and approved.

● Display Type:

○ Outdoor-rated, full-color LED digital display.

○ Pixel pitch: [Specify pixel pitch, e.g., 10mm or less] for clear visibility.

○ Brightness: Minimum [Specify brightness, e.g., 5000 nits] for daylight visibility.

○ Viewing Angle: Minimum 120 degrees horizontal and vertical.

● Control System:

○ Web-based or software-based control system for easy content management.

○ Ability to schedule messages, display images, and play videos.

○ Must be networkable.

● Environmental Protection:

○ IP65 or higher rating for dust and water resistance.

○ Operating temperature range: -40°F to 120°F.

6. Electrical and Network Requirements:

● Power Supply:

○ 120-Volt, 20-amp dedicated circuit.

○ Provide surge protection and a dedicated disconnect switch.

○ All wiring must be done to local electrical codes.

● Internet Connection:

○ Cat 6 Ethernet connection.

○ Provide a weatherproof network enclosure.

○ Wireless networking is acceptable if a strong stable signal can be verified.

-7. Installation Requirements:

● Foundation:

○ Provide a stable and level concrete foundation.

○ Foundation design must meet local building codes.

● Installation:

○ Professional installation by qualified technicians.

○ Ensure proper alignment and secure mounting.

○ All connections must be weather proofed.

● Testing:

○ Thorough testing of all components and functionality.

○ Provide training to school personnel on operation and maintenance.

8. Warranty:

● General Warranty:

○ Provide a comprehensive warranty covering all parts and labor for a period of 10 years from the date of installation.

○ The warranty shall cover defects in materials and workmanship, as well as failures due to normal operating conditions.

● Digital Display Warranty:

○ Specifically, the digital LED display shall be warranted for 10 years against defects in LEDs, modules, and control systems.

○ The warranty shall include coverage for brightness degradation and color uniformity.

● Structural Warranty:

○ The marquee's frame and supporting structure shall be warranted for 10 years against structural failures due to weather or normal wear and tear.

● Warranty Provisions:

○ The contractor shall provide a clear and detailed warranty document outlining the terms and conditions.

○ The warranty shall include provisions for on-site repairs or replacements, with minimal downtime for the school.

○ The contractor must guarantee that replacement parts will be available for a minimum of 10 years.

● Documentation:

○ Provide all warranty documentation to the school upon completion of the installation.

9. Additional Considerations:

● It is vital that the school colors and mascot are able to be easily displayed on the new digital portion of the Marquee.

● The School desires easy to learn software to change the digital portion of the sign.

10. Proposal Submission Requirements:

● Sealed proposals must be submitted in the Bonfire (U3P) online system or hand delivered to Beaver County School District Office, 291 N. Main Street, Beaver, Utah 84713 with the RFP#27-188 written on the outside of the envelope by June 16, 2026 2:00 p.m. (MST).

11. Evaluation Criteria:

● Total proposed cost of project: 50%

● Quality of products: 25%

● Proposed timeline: 20%

● References: 5%

● Compliance with Specifications: Meeting or exceeding the requirements outlined in this specification.

● Cost: Overall cost-effectiveness of the proposed solution for all options).

● Experience and Qualifications: Demonstrated experience and qualifications in similar projects.

● Project Schedule: Feasibility and completeness of the proposed project schedule.

● Warranty: Length and comprehensiveness of warranties offered. Proposals offering warranties exceeding 10 years will be considered favorably.

● References: Quality and relevance of provided references, especially those related to Utah school marquee projects.

Required Furnishings The firm must furnish all equipment, materials, labor, tools, transportation, supplies and incidentals necessary to complete the entire project as described in the specifications and drawings (if applicable).

Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit

● Mandatory site visit is required. Please contact Russell Carter to schedule a site visit. Russell Carter

(435) 310-0085

Firm Proposal An official of the firm must sign proposals, if the proposer is a company to a contract. Conditions must be firm for a period of thirty (30) days from the due date of this RFP.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure All proposals must list agent or other relationships between the proposer and any company, contractor, or other agency where the potential for a real or perceived conflict of interest may arise in the course of providing assistance to the Beaver County School District.

Change Orders No payments will be made to the contractor for additional work or materials unless a change order has been signed and executed. Any change which increases the contract amount shall be subject to prior written certification that the change order is within the determined project or contract budget.

Conflict with Submittals and Inconsistencies In the event of conflict with submittals or inconsistencies in proposal documents, this document will take precedence.

Award or Rejection of Proposals The award of the services shall not be based solely upon the firm’s price. The firm’s qualifications, subcontractors list, cost breakdown, proposed construction schedule, quality of products proposed, and firm’s project references shall be considered in awarding the proposal. The owner however, reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Consideration, Award and Rejection of Proposals All proposals must be able to demonstrate that they are responsible, competent contractors with the resources to complete a project of this type and magnitude and must be prepared to provide documented proof of such upon request such as past performance history, organization, equipment and demonstrated ability to perform and complete the project in the manner and within the time limit specified will be elements along with the dollar amount of the proposal, which will be considered by BCSD in the letting of the proposal.

The award, if any award is made, will be on an all or nothing basis. BCSD reserves the right to reject any and all proposals by reason of this paragraph. Proposals shall be irrevocable for a period of 60 days from the proposal’s due date.

Any firm that does not perform in an exemplary professional manner for BCSD or if their work quality is less than exceptional will be notified of the problem and will not be invited to send in a proposal on any additional BCSD jobs or perform any additional work for BCSD, until they have demonstrated to BCSD satisfaction that the cause of the problem(s) has been corrected.

Inspections Firms must be prepared, willing and accommodating to on-site inspections of all work at any time, by a BCSD representative, during job progress.

Insurance/ Liability/ Safety/ Security

The firm must secure and maintain liability insurance (general and auto) of one million dollars each occurrence and three million dollars general aggregate ( or more as may be required in the project manual on contract) against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder. The contractor’s commercial general liability policy must include builders risk insurance and completed operations coverage to guarantee recovery of damages to the work in progress during construction. Insurance must be maintained for the duration of the project.

Contractor must provide proof of insurance (policy or endorsement) upon demand by BCSD and agrees to at all times, protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless BCSD and BCSD employees from any and all claims.

BCSD will assume no liabilities for the contractor including any of the contractor’s representatives, employees or properties.

Contractor shall at all times maintain safeguards for safety and protection and keep the work area in a neat, clean, safe and secure condition to avoid injury, risk of loss, theft, vandalism or sabotage. Any damages occurring during the completion of this project, incidental or otherwise to BCSD or adjacent properties must be repaired at the firm’s expense to the owner’s satisfaction.

Bid Security Bidders shall attach a bid bond or cashier’s check, payable to the order of Beaver County School District in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price.

Acceptable bid security shall be limited to:

(a) a bid bond underwritten by a company licensed to issue bid bonds in this State and meeting the requirements listed above;

(b) a cashier's check made payable to the BCSD Board of Education, or

(c) cash.

Bid security shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder will execute the contract if the proposal is awarded to them, in conformity with the contract documents. The bid bond of the accepted bidder shall be forfeited in the event that said bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract, and/or fails to furnish the additional bonds required herein. The successful bidder must present the original bid bond (if an electronic copy was submitted with the proposal) before a purchase order will be issued.

Performance Bond Satisfactory to the District In the amount equal to 100% of the price specified in the contract and is executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state or any other form satisfactory to the District.

Payment Bond Satisfactory to the District that is in an amount equal to 100% of the price specified in the contract and is executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state or any other form satisfactory to the District, which is for the protection of each person supplying labor, service, equipment, or material for the performance of the work provided for in the contract.

The performance bond shall be delivered to the District within fourteen days of the contractor receiving notice of the award of the construction contract. If the contractor fails to deliver the required performance or payment bond, the contractor’s bid shall be rejected, its bid security may be enforced, and award of the contract may be made to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder or next highest ranked offer.

Hold Harmless The Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the owner harmless from any liability or claim for damage because of bodily injury, death, property damage, sickness, disease or loss and expense arising from the Contractor’ arising out of or related to the performance of the construction contract. Each Contractor is acting in the capacity of an independent contractor with respect to the owner. The Contractor further agrees to protect, defend and indemnify the owner from any claims by laborers, subcontractors or materialmen for underpaid work or labor performed or materials supplied in connection with the construction contract.

Laws/Codes Firms must abide by all federal, state and local laws including, but not limited to employment laws such as Americans with Disabilities Act and e-verify and meet or exceed all applicable building codes and Utah State energy code requirements. Undocumented (illegal immigrant) labor will not be allowed to work on BCSD property. Any contract that might arise from a request for proposal will be governed by Utah State Laws.

Licensing Proposals must meet all current licensing requirements of the City, County and State of Utah to do the type of work required under this proposal including the proper license classifications with a sufficient monetary limit as established and issued by the division of occupational and professional licensing, state department of commerce, as legally required by state code title 58, chapter 55. Licensing must be current and valid at the date of proposal opening.

Payment Payments will be made no more than once per month for work completed and will not be made until a final inspection and approval (signing of the invoice) is made by Russell Carter (Facilities Director). No “draws” or prepayments will be allowed.

Subcontractors BCSD reserves the right to reject any subcontractor. BCSD may withhold awarding the contract to a proposal if any other proposed subcontractors are considered by BCSD to be unqualified. Subcontractors must be held by the general to all requirements listed herein. A list of subcontractors and their licensing classification will be required. Proposals shall certify that all subcontractors are licensed as required by state law.

Terms and Conditions In the event of breach, the prevailing party will be entitled to attorney’s fees, regardless of whether the issue is brought to court. BCSD requests assignment of rights to recover damages from any antitrust violations. BCSD is a governmental entity and as such we do not waive any rights granted under the governmental immunity act of Utah {Utah code title 63g, chapter 07}.

Contractor & Worker Background Checks If contractor work occurs during the school year when school is in session, the contractor will be required to have all workers for the project complete a background check before working on the project.This is a student safety requirement, refer to this link for more information: Employee/Volunteer Background Checks, ID Badges, & Duty to Report Arrests & Convictions.

NOTE: THE USE OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO OR E-CIGARETTES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY IS

PROHIBITED.

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Warranty Contractor warrants all equipment, materials and labor furnished or performed will be free from defects for a minimum period of one hundred twenty (120) months (unless longer as listed in the technical specifications or drawings) from date of discovery or when discovery should have been made. Upon notice from BCSD of any defect during the applicable warranty period, the affected item, parts or work shall be redone, redesigned, repaired or replaced by the contractor ( at the contractor’s expense) at a time acceptable to BCSD.

● All warranty information must be submitted to Beaver County School District.

● There must be a final cleaning of the surrounding area affected by the work done.

● Instructions given to district personnel in regard to maintenance and cleaning.

● Inspection and sign off by maintenance personnel or principal.

Liquidated Damages & Penalties for Late Completion The contractor will be charged the following penalties for delayed completion beyond the agreed upon completion date of the project.

● 0 -14 Days: $250.00 per day

● 15-21 Days: $500.00 per day

● 22 -28 Days: $1,000 per day

● 29 plus Days: $1,500.00 per day

Other Information BCSD will not be liable for any cost incurred in preparation of a response to this proposal. The district reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The district retains sole discretion to accept the proposal it considers most favorable to its interest. BCSD further reserves the right to reject all proposals and seek new proposals when such a process is in the best interest of the district.

The district will not be liable and will not pay for any cost related to the marquee replacement. BCSD reserves the right to waive or modify any other foregoing requirements when it appears to be in the best interest to do

so. Nothing contained herein shall relieve any contractor from the obligation to comply with all other documents or requirements connected with the proposal process and awarding of the contract to the satisfaction of BCSD.

Notice to Proceed After the proposal deadline the results will be emailed to you with an awarded letter or rejected letter. Notice to proceed will be in the form of a contract or purchase order from the BCSD purchasing department. Do not proceed without a signed contract or purchase order.

Service Dates/Deadlines Site work may commence as early as July 1, 2026. Work must be substantially completed by September 30, 2026 if possible. Priority will be given to a company who can complete the project in a timely manner. A schedule must be approved before commencing work by BCSD Facilities Director, Russell Carter via email russell.carter@beaver.k12.ut.us or via phone 435-438-2291.

Tax Exempt Forms Please note that sales made to Utah School Districts are exempt from sales tax according to Utah Code 59-12-104. The vendors must use tax exempt form TC721G when purchasing supplies or materials for Beaver County School District projects. A tax exempt form will be provided upon request. Subcontractors must obtain tax forms from the Contractor.

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Please Note:

● BCSD will award a contract to the contractor who meets the specification.

● BCSD is a tax exempt institution.

● BCSD will not accept late submissions.

● All submissions must be uploaded in the Bonfire system or hand delivered to Beaver County School

District Office in a sealed envelope by June 16, 2026 2:00 p.m. (MST).

● All costs must be included in your proposal.

All questions must be asked and answered through the Bonfire (U3P) System. Please DO NOT message the buyer via email or phone. Reason being it makes it so everyone gets the same information and all questions and answers are open to the public through the Bonfire Q&A board.

Thanks for your interest in doing business with Beaver County School District!

PROPOSAL SHEET

Project: Install Marquee at Minersville Elementary School

Name of Firm:____________________________________________Date:___________________

Phone #:_____________________________Email:______________________________________

The undersigned in response to the “Notice to Contractors” and in accordance with the “Instructions to firm’s” in compliance with your Request for Proposal and having examined the contract documents and the site of the proposed work and being familiar with all the conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed project, including the availability of labor, hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials and supplies as required for the work in accordance with the contract documents as specified and within the time set forth and at the price stated below. This price is to cover all expenses incurred in performing the work required under the contract documents of which this proposal is a part.

Install marquee at Minersville Elementary School.

Base Proposal: For work on the project listed above and described in the specifications and contract documents, I/We agree to perform for the sum of:

Written Amount:

(In the case of discrepancy, written amount shall govern)

COMPLETION DATES

I/We guarantee that the work to complete the installation of a marquee at Minersville Elementary Schools will be complete according to the following schedule.

The project will be started by:_________________________________________________

The entire project is to be completed by:________________________________________

This means total completion, with no outstanding punch list items.

The undersigned contractor’s license number for Utah is__________________________

Signature___________________________________

Title of Office________________________________

(Seal)

Legal Address______________________________________________________________

Contractor’s License Number________________________

If Corporation, organized under the Laws of the State of ___________.