2025 KPS Filter First RFP.pdf
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- Filter First Fixture Replacement Install
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- RFP-KWPS-260000000197-1
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- Kent County, Kaleva Village, Michigan
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This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by Kentwood Public Schools, a Michigan public school district located in Grand Rapids, for the comprehensive installation of Filter First bottle filler fixtures across its facilities. The project encompasses the installation of Elkay brand bottle fillers at 23 school buildings and administrative facilities throughout the district, with quantities ranging from one to twenty-four units per location. The total fixture count includes approximately 175 single bottle fillers (Elkay LZS8WSSP model), 50 bi-level bottle fillers (Elkay LZSTL8WSSP model), and mounting plates as specified for each building. The RFP was issued on October 27, 2025, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and walk-through scheduled for October 31, 2025, at noon EST. The deadline for written requests for clarification is November 4, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. EST, and the proposal submission deadline is November 7, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. EST. Post-bid follow-up activities are scheduled for November 17, 2025, with a board recommendation anticipated on December 8, 2025. The project start date is December 19, 2025, with completion required by June 15, 2026. Public bid opening will occur shortly after the November 7 deadline at the Kentwood Public Schools Administration Building.
The contractor must provide a firm, fixed price for all materials, labor, installation, electrical work, plumbing connections, permitting, and site cleanup, with prices quoted as F.O.B. to Kentwood Public Schools and inclusive of transportation, tariffs, insurance, and delivery charges. Each building line item includes a $750 allowance per unit for patch and repair work. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, with rates to be included in a future addendum. Contractors must submit bid security in the form of a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the proposal amount, and those with proposals of $50,000 or more must provide performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the proposal value. The contractor bears all costs associated with permits from County, State, and any governing agencies, and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation with employer's liability minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence, comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. All proposals must include familial disclosure affidavits, Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance certifications, references from K-12 public districts or similar projects, and evidence of insurance capability. The project is subject to federal compliance requirements including equal employment opportunity provisions, prevailing wage certifications, and compliance with the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment where applicable.
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William McSween Director of Facilities Kentwood Public Schools 5820 Eastern Ave Kentwood, MI 49508 www.kentwoodps.org P: (616) 698-8848
Kentwood Public Schools Filter First Fixture Replacement Install
Request for Proposal
I. OVERVIEW
1.1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Request For Proposals (“RFP”) is for Kentwood Public Schools (the “District”) to obtain proposals from qualified contractors to provide a comprehensive installation of the Kentwood Public Schools Filter First Replacement Installation (the “Work”).
1.2. SELECTION TIMELINE
NOTE: Throughout the remainder of this RFP, a prospective contractor is referred to as the “Contractor.”
The District’s anticipated timeline for its selection process is:
∙ Issuance of RFP – October 27, 2025 ∙ Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting/Walk Thru – Kentwood Public Schools–
12:00 P.M. (EST) October 31, 2025 ∙ Deadline for written Requests for Clarifications – 11:59 P.M. (EST) November 4, 2025 ∙ Due date for proposals – 1:00 P.M. (EST) November 7, 2025 ∙ Post bid follow-up – November 17 , 2025 ∙ Recommendation to Board of Educations – December 8, 2025 ∙ Project Start – December 19, 2025 ∙ Project Completion – June 15, 2026
* Detailed Schedule– forthcoming in future addendum
* Prevailing Wage– Rates will be included in future addendum
PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to make modifications to the above selection timeline as it determines to be in its best interest.
II. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
2.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND REQUIREMENTS
The Due Date for receipt of Proposals is: 1:00 P.M. (EST) November 7, 2025
2.1.1. Sealed bids should be submitted to Tom Lagone, Executive Director of Finance and Business Operations, Kentwood Public Schools, 5820 Eastern Ave S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49508. Bids are to be submitted no later than 1:00 P.M. (EST) Friday, November 7 , 2025
Kentwood Public Schools 5820 Eastern Ave Kentwood, MI 49508
2.1.2. Late Proposals: Each Contractor is responsible for submission of its Proposal.
Proposals or Proposal revisions received after the Due Date will not be accepted or considered. The District is not liable for any delivery or postal delays.
2.1.3. Returned Proposals: All Proposals received after Due Date will be unopened and made available to the respective Contractor for pick-up, at its sole cost and expense.
2.1.4. Signed Original Proposal: Each Proposal must be signed by an authorized member of the Contractor’s firm. This member should be the highest-ranking officer at the local level. NO ORAL, FAX, or E-MAILED Proposals will be accepted. Each Proposal must be submitted on the Proposal Forms attached to this RFP.
2.1.5. Opening of Proposals: Bids will be publicly opened shortly following the close of receiving bids. No oral, email, telephonic, or telegraphic proposals shall be considered.
The bid opening location will be:
Kentwood Public Schools Administration Building 5820 Eastern Ave SE.
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Any interested parties may attend. No immediate decision will be rendered.
2.1.6. E-Mail Clarifications: The District intends to communicate with Contractors via e-mail (e.g., RFP clarifications and addenda). Except for the delivery of the Proposal itself, references in this RFP to “written” form of communications include e-mail.
2.1.7. Additional Requests For Clarification: Prospective Contractors may request that the District clarify information contained in this RFP. All such requests must be made in writing via email. The District will attempt to provide a written response to all written Requests For Clarification within five (5) business days after the receipt of such request. The District will not respond to any Request For Clarification received after 11:59 P.M. (EST) October 31, 2025. Requests For Clarification and inquiries must be made via e-mail. All requests for clarification must be directed to William McSween at william.mcsween@kentwood.org. (Subject Line: Filter First RFP Request For Clarification). No response will be made to any oral questions. All questions and answers will be posted on the District’s website. It is each Contractor’s responsibility to check District’s website prior to RFP Due Date to ensure that it has received all of the information, including, but not limited to, all Addenda to this RFP.
2.1.8. Restrictions On Communication: From the issue date of this RFP until a Contractor is selected and the selection announced, a prospective Contractor shall not communicate about subject of this RFP or a Contractor’s Proposal with the District, its Board of Education, or any individual member, administrators, faculty, staff, students, employees, or its Construction Manager, if any, except for additional Requests For Clarification in accordance with Paragraph 2.1.7 above, or as otherwise required by applicable law.
mailto:william.mcsween@kentwood.org
Kentwood Public Schools 5820 Eastern Ave Kentwood, MI 49508
2.1.9. Addenda to the RFP: If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFP, notice of the revision will be e-mailed to all parties that requested a copy of this RFP.
All addenda will be issued through the District’s website and all addenda shall become a part of this RFP. Each Contractor must in its Proposal, to avoid any miscommunication, acknowledge all addenda which it has received, but the failure of a Contractor to receive, or acknowledge receipt of, any addendum shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complying with the terms thereof.
2.1.10. RFP/Proposal Information Controlling: The District intends that all Contractors shall have equal access to information relative to this RFP, and that this RFP contains adequate information. No information communicated, either verbally or in writing, to or from a Contractor shall be effective unless confirmed by written communication contained in an addendum to this RFP, a Request For Clarification or other written response thereto, or in the Proposal.
2.1.11. Finality of Decision: Any decision made by the District, including the Contractor selection, shall be final.
2.1.12. Reservation of Rights: The District reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion (for this provision and all other provisions contained in this RFP), to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all Proposals with or without cause. The District further reserves the right to waive any irregularity or informality in the RFP process or any Proposal, and the right to award the Contract to other than the Contractor(s) submitting the best financial Proposal (low bidder). The District reserves the right to request additional information from any or all Contractors. The District reserves the right to select one or more Contractors to perform the Work on behalf of the District. In the event the Contractor’s Proposal is accepted by the District and the Contractor asserts exceptions, special considerations or conditions after acceptance, the District, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to reject the Proposal and award the Contract to another contractor.
2.1.13. Release of Claims: Each Contractor by submitting its Proposal releases the District from any and all claims arising out of, and related to, this RFP process and selection of a Contractor.
2.1.14. Contractor Bears Proposal Costs: A recipient of this RFP is responsible for any and all costs and liabilities incurred by it or others acting on its behalf in preparing or submitting a Proposal, or otherwise responding to this RFP, or any negotiations incidental to its Proposal or this RFP.
2.1.15. Irrevocability of Proposals: All Proposals submitted shall not be withdrawn and shall be irrevocable for a minimum period of ninety (90) calendar days following the Due Date for receipt of Proposals set forth above.
2.1.16. Collusive Bidding: The Contractor certifies that its Proposal is made without any
Kentwood Public Schools 5820 Eastern Ave Kentwood, MI 49508 previous understanding, agreement, or connection with any person, firm or corporation making a Proposal for the same Work and is in all respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action.
2.1.17. Safety: The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions in connection with its agents’ performance of the project. The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions for safety of, and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury, or loss to agents working on the project, school staff, and students; the work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site, under care, custody, or control of the Contractor, a Subcontractor, or a Sub-subcontractor; and other school property immediately surrounding the project.
2.2 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT
This outlines the information that must be provided by each Contractor and the required format for its Proposal. Any Proposal not providing the required information, or not conforming to the format specified, may be disqualified on that basis. Please also refer to Sections 2.1, 4.1, and 4.2 of this RFP for additional Proposal requirements.
Attached to this RFP, ATTACHMENT E, is a form of contract under which the Work requested under this RFP shall be provided by the successful Contractor (the “Contract” and referred to throughout the Contract as the “Agreement”) (See also Section 3.1 of this RFP). The Contract contains many details relative to the Work requested by the District, the terms and conditions under which the Work shall be provided by the Contractor, and should be reviewed carefully by each Contractor prior to submitting a Proposal.
Any exceptions to the terms and conditions contained in this RFP or the form of Contract attached to this RFP, or any other special considerations or conditions requested or required by the Contractor MUST be specifically enumerated by the Contractor and be submitted as part of its Proposal, together with an explanation as to the reason such terms and conditions of the RFP or form of Contract cannot be met by, or, in the Contractor’s opinion, are not applicable to, the Contractor. The Contractor shall be required and expected to meet the specifications and requirements as set forth in this RFP and the form of Contract in their entirety, except to the extent exceptions or special considerations or conditions are expressly set forth in the Contractor’s Proposal and those exceptions or special considerations or conditions are expressly accepted by the District. All Pricing factors must be clearly indicated in the Proposal Forms provided as part of Contractor’s Proposal.
Each Proposal must include, at a minimum, the following:
2.2.1 A detailed list setting forth any exceptions to this RFP and/or the Contract, or other special considerations or conditions of Contractor, including explanations of such exceptions or the reason such terms and conditions of the RFP or form of Contract cannot be met by, or on Contractor’s opinion are not applicable to, the Contractor.
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2.2.2 References – Each Proposal must include detailed evidence that the Contractor is currently providing Work for other public Districts (preferred) or similar sized projects.
The Contractor must provide this information, including contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and type and scope of work provided. This should include projects of similar size and scope as the District.
2.2.3 Evidence of the Contractor’s ability to provide adequate insurance coverage as required by this RFP and the Contract to protect the interests of the Contractor and the District.
2.2.4 Demonstrate that the Contractor understands and will comply with all regulatory laws, codes, and requirements of any Local, State, and Federal law that apply to the requirements and obligations under this RFP and the Contract.
2.2.5 A completed Specifications and Bid Proposal Form provided as ATTACHMENT A.
2.2.6 A completed Reference and Bid Questionnaire/Checklist provided as
ATTACHMENT B.
2.2.7 A completed Familial Disclosure Affidavit provided as ATTACHMENT C.
2.2.8 A completed Iran Economics Sanctions Act Affidavit of Compliance provided as
ATTACHMENT D.
2.3 BUILDING AND LOCATIONS IN KENTWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MI:
Bowen Elementary 4483 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 Brookwood Elementary 5465 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 Challenger Elementary 2475 52nd Street SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 Crestwood Middle School 2674 44th Street SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 Crossroads Alternative School 28 60th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Discovery Elementary 2461 60TH St Se, Kentwood, MI 49508 East Kentwood Freshman Campus 6170 Valley Lane SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 East Kentwood High School 6230 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 Endeavor Elementary 5757 East Paris Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 Explorer Elementary 2307 68th Street SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 Facilities and Operations Building 6160 Valley Lane Drive SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 Falcon Stadium 6178 Campus Park, Kentwood, MI 49508 Glenwood Elementary 912 Silverleaf SE, Kentwood, MI 4958 Hamilton Elementary & Early Education 3303 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 Kentwood Ice Arena 6230 Kalamazoo Ave, Kentwood, MI 49508 Meadowlawn Elementary 4939 Burgis Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 Pinewood Middle School 2100 60th Street SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 Southwood Elementary 630 66th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Special Education Building (LLC) 4479 Kalamazoo Avenue, Kentwood, MI 49508 Student Services Building 1122 44th Street SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
Kentwood Public Schools 5820 Eastern Ave Kentwood, MI 49508
Townline Elementary 100 60th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Transportation Building 6150 Valley Lane Drive SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 Valleywood Middle School 1110 50th Street SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
2.4 WORK SCOPE
Include but not limited to:
1. Contractors are required to apply and pay for any and all permits that may be required from the County, State and any governing agency that may have jurisdiction.
2. Contractors to comply with all regulations related to Prevailing Wage requirements for all scope of work related to this project.
3. The existing fixture to be removed and the new fixture to be installed with the necessary trim as outlined in ATTACHMENT A.
4. The Contractor shall be responsible to clean-up all debris and water fountains that have been removed and dispose of it off-site. This must be performed daily.
5. Installation of the new fixture including but not limited to all necessary supply, sanitary, & vent piping from the existing fixture removal.
6. Contractors to include electrical work as needed for proper installation and operations of new fixtures. See Attachment A for further details.
7. Caulking of all new fixtures and all clean up.
8. Receiving and offloading all fixtures. The supplier will deliver the fixtures to the receiving area for each building. The contractor is to place each fixture in the building at a location designated by the District for storage.
9. The District will provide a location in the building for staging.
III. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
3.1 Form of Contract
3.1.1 Form of Contract: This is a Request For Proposals only. Proposals will be treated as offers to enter into the Contract (as defined above) with the District. The District and successful Contractor shall memorialize their contractual relationship and obligations using the form of Contract attached hereto as ATTACHMENT E.
The Contract contains many details relative to the Work required under this RFP, as well as the terms and conditions under which the Work shall be provided by the successful Contractor. The Contract should be reviewed carefully by each Contractor prior to submitting a Proposal. Any exceptions to the terms and conditions contained in the Contract, or any other special considerations or conditions requested or required by the Contractor relative to this RFP or the form of Contract shall be expressly/specifically enumerated by the Contractor and be submitted as part of its Proposal, together with an explanation as to the reason such terms and conditions
Kentwood Public Schools 5820 Eastern Ave Kentwood, MI 49508 cannot be met by, or, in the Contractor’s opinion are not applicable to, the Contractor, provided however, that exceptions or special conditions of the Contractor will not be binding upon the District unless those exceptions or special conditions are expressly accepted by the District, and incorporated into the final Contract. Following the selection of the successful Contractor by the District, the Contract will be finalized by the parties. The below sections contain information relative to selected provisions of the Contract and/or the expectations of the District relative to the provision of the Work.
3.1.2 Familial Disclosure Affidavit: All Contractors must provide familial disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to its Proposal. The Proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner and/or any employee of the Contractor and any member of the District’s Board of Education or the District’s Superintendent. The District will not accept a Proposal that doesn’t include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement. The Familial Disclosure Affidavit is attached to this RFP as ATTACHMENT C.
3.1.3 Iran Economic Sanctions Act: In accordance with Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012, all Proposals must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement certifying that the Contractor is not an Iran Linked Business. The District will not accept a Proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized statement. The Affidavit of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act is attached to this RFP as
ATTACHMENT C.
3.1.4 Bid Security: Contractors must submit with its Proposal bid security in the form of a Bid Bond issued by a qualified surety or certified check/money order in an amount of five percent (5%) of the Proposal (“Bid Security”). Failure to include this Bid Security with the Contractor’s Proposal will result in the rejection of your Proposal. If a Bid Bond is posted by a Contractor, it shall be from a Treasury Surety licensed to do business in the State of Michigan, and the attorney-in-fact who executes the Bid Bond on behalf of the Contractor shall attach a certified, current copy of its power of attorney. In the event a certified check/money order is submitted, it shall be made payable to “Kentwood Public Schools.” The District shall not be liable for any interest earned thereon. The Bid Security shall be forfeited as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, if the Contractor withdraws its Proposal after the Due Date for submission of Proposals or, upon acceptance of its Proposal by the District, the Contractor fails to execute the form of Contract acceptable to the District, substantially evidencing and incorporating this RFP and its Proposal and fails to provide the required Performance Bond and/or Payment Bond, if any, and the required insurance certificates, within fifteen (15) days of an award of a Contract to the Contractor. Bid Bonds shall be duly executed by the Contractor, as principal and by a surety that is properly licensed and
Kentwood Public Schools 5820 Eastern Ave Kentwood, MI 49508 authorized to do business in the state in which the work is to be performed. All sureties providing bonds for this Project must be listed in the latest version of the Department of Treasury’s Circular 570, entitled “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies”, with the bond amount less than or equal to the underwriting limitation, and/or have an A.M.
best rating of A- or better. Bid Security shall be returned to all non-successful Contractors within a reasonable time after the award of a Contract and execution of a Contract by the successful Contractor. If the bid security is a certified check/money order, this must be delivered to the following address prior to the bid due date and time:
Kentwood Public Schools District Administration Building
5820 Eastern Ave S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49508.
3.1.5 Performance and Payment Bonds: Successful Contractors whose Proposals are $50,000 or more will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, in a form satisfactory to the District, in the amount of 100% of its Proposal by a Treasury-listed Surety licensed to do business in the State of Michigan, and the attorney-in-fact who executed the Performance and Payment Bonds on behalf of the Contractor shall attach a certified, current copy of its power of attorney. The cost of the Bonds shall be included in each Proposal.
3.1.6 Governing Law: The Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. The parties hereby agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts sitting in Kent County, Michigan.
3.1.7 General Indemnification: Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District, its Board of Education, its Board Members, in their official and individual capacities, its administrators, employees, agents, contractors, successors and assignees, from and against any and all claims, counter claims, suits, debts, demands, actions, judgments, liens, costs, expenses, damages, injuries and liabilities, including actual attorney’s fees and actual expert witness fees arising out of or in connection with Contractor’s performance of the Contract and/or from Contractor’s violation of any of the terms of the Contract, including, but not limited to: (i) the negligent acts or willful misconduct of the Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, successors, assignees, contractors and agents; (ii) any breach of the terms of the Contract by the Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, successors, assignees, contractors and agents; (iii) any violation or breach of any applicable Federal, State or local law, rule, regulation, ordinance, policy and/or licensing and permitting requirements applicable to the Contract; or (iv) any breach of any representation or warranty by the Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, successors, assignees, contractors and agents under the Contract. The Contractor shall notify the District by certified mail, return
Kentwood Public Schools 5820 Eastern Ave Kentwood, MI 49508 receipt requested, immediately upon actual knowledge of any claim, suit, action, or proceeding for which Kentwood Public Schools may be entitled to indemnification under the Contract. This paragraph shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Contract.
3.1.8 Compliance With Laws: Contractor shall comply with any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, policies, and regulations, including but not limited to the Davis-Bacon Act and any licensing and permitting requirements, under the Contract. Contractor, including its personnel, employees, contractors, consultants, and agents shall be responsible for knowing the District’s policies concerning appropriate behavior of persons in District facilities and, on District properties, including for example, the prohibitions of sexual harassment and smoking, and shall comply with all such policies. Contractor represents and warrants to the District that it shall at all times be in compliance with any and all applicable federal and state laws, rules, ordinances, policies and regulations, and licensing and permitting requirements applicable to the Contract. The contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold District harmless from any liability from its failure to comply.
3.1.9 Right to Terminate on Breach: Each party shall have, in addition to all other remedies available to it, the right to terminate the Contract immediately upon written notice to the other party that the other party has committed a material breach of any of its obligations herein and such material party has committed a material breach of any of its obligations herein and such material breach shall not have been cured or corrected within ten (10) days following written notice of the same. Furthermore, if the District must regularly request that the Contractor cure breaches of the Contract, such circumstances shall be grounds for termination of the Contract for cause, even if each breach on its own would not be material.
3.1.10 Events Upon Termination: Upon termination of the Contract by either party for Breach or default of the other party, each party shall be entitled to exercise any other right, remedy or privilege which may be available to it under applicable law or proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the Contract or to recover damages for the breach of the Contract. Upon termination of the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately provide the District with any and all drawings and documentation regarding the Work. In the event of termination, title to all supplies, materials, equipment or products purchased by the Contractor for integration into the Work shall pass to the District, and Contractor shall deliver possession of said supplies, materials, equipment or products to the District at a location to be designated by the District.
3.1.11 Pricing: Prices quoted are to be F.O.B. to Kentwood Public Schools. All purchases Prices shall be net; including transportation, tariffs, insurance and delivery charges
Kentwood Public Schools 5820 Eastern Ave Kentwood, MI 49508 fully prepaid by the successful Contractor to destinations indicated in the Proposal.
3.1.12 Taxes: This project is NOT exempt from taxes. The Contractor shall pay sales, consumer, use, and similar taxes for the project materials or portions thereof.
3.1.13 Proposal Withdrawal: Contractors may withdraw its Proposals any time before the Due Date. Proposals may not be withdrawn for at least 90 days after the Due Date.
3.1.14 Competition: The name of a model, manufacturer, or brand in this RFP shall not be considered as exclusive of other brands. Brands and models specified in this RFP are preferred. The District expects all supplies, materials, equipment, or products bid by a Contractor to meet or exceed the Specifications set forth in this RFP. Further, it is the District’s intent that this RFP permit competition. Accordingly, the use of any patent, proprietary name, or manufacturer’s name is for demonstrative purposes only and is not intended to curtail competition. Whenever any supplies, material, equipment, or products requested in this RFP are specified by patent, proprietary name or by the name of the manufacturer, unless stated differently, such specification shall be considered as if followed by the words “or comparable equivalent,” whether or not such words appear. The District in its sole and absolute discretion, shall have the right to determine if the proposed equivalent products/brands submitted by the Contractor meet the Specifications contained in this RFP and possess equivalent and/or better qualities. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the District in writing if any Specifications or suggested comparable equivalent products/brands require clarification by the District prior to the Due Date for Proposals. Any and all deviations from Specifications must be noted on the Proposal Form.
3.1.15 Prevailing Wage and Labor Agreement: This project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, 40 USC 276a, et seq, which requires that prevailing wages and fringe benefits be paid to contractors and subcontractors performing on federally funded projects over $2,000 for the construction, alteration, repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or works. As such, with each payment request, the Contractor shall submit Davis-Bacon Act Compliance Certification, as shown on ATTACHMENT F. In addition, Contractor agrees to the contract provisions required by federal law for this project, as shown in ATTACHMENT G.
IV. PROPOSAL
4.1 PROPOSAL FORMS
Each Contractor shall submit its Proposal using the Proposal Pricing Form attached hereto as ATTACHMENT A, along with any other information required by this RFP or deem necessary and appropriate by the Contractor for evaluation of its Proposal.
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4.2 PROPOSAL CHECKLIST
In addition to the Proposal Pricing Form and any information required under Section 4.1 above, please attach copies of the following documents to your Proposal:
4.2.1 Proposal Pricing Form and detailed list setting forth any exceptions to the RFP and/or Contract, or other special considerations or conditions of the Contractor, including explanations of such exceptions or the reason such terms and conditions of the RFP or form of Contract cannot be met by, or are not applicable to, the Contractor.
4.2.2 List of Contractor’s References, using ATTACHMENT B, (K-12 references preferred) with which Contractor has contracted to perform Work or services similar to the Work described herein. The Contractor must provide this information, including contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and type and scope of work/services provided including the size of the array and date of installation.
4.2.3 Contractor’s Verification of addenda to the RFP, if any.
4.2.4 Evidence of the Contractor’s ability to provide adequate insurance coverage as required by this RFP and the Contract to protect the interests of the Contractor and the District.
4.2.5 A completed Familial Disclosure Affidavit, which is attached hereto as
ATTACHMENT C.
4.2.6 A completed Iran Sanctions Act Affidavit of Compliance, which is attached hereto as ATTACHMENT D
4.2.7 Proposal bid security in the form of a Bid Bond
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ATTACHMENT A– SPECIFICATIONS, PRICING, AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA TO
RFP
BIDDER INFORMATION
Contractor Name:
Address:
Authorized Signature:
Authorized Name (Please Print) Title:
Phone #: Fax #:
Email:
ATTACHMENT A– PART I
Please complete the price of each product shown in the example below. Quoted products must be as specified or products of a comparable model.
Bowen Elementary
● 5 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 5 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for………………………………………………………………………………...$ ______________________
Brookwood Elementary
● 6 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 4 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for……………………………………………………………………………….$ ________________________
Challenger Elementary
● 3 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 1 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for…………………………………..……………………………………………..$ ____________________
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Crestwood Middle School
● 3 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 1 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● 1 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for……………………………………………………………………………….$ ________________________
Crossroads High School
● 2 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 1 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for………………………………………………………………………………….$ _________________
Discovery Elementary
● 1 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 5 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for…………………………………………………………………………………$ ____________________
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
● 12 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 4 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● 11 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● 4 – Surface mount bottle filler EWSSM
All for…………………………………………………………………………………$ __________________
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East Kentwood High School
● 24 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 12 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● 15 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for ……………………………………………………………………………..$ __________________
Endeavor Elementary
● 4 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 1 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for…………………………………………………………………………………$ ______________________
Explorer Elementary
● 8 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler fountain
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for……………………………………………………………………………….$ ____________________
Facilities and Operations
● 1 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for………………………………………………………………………………….$ __________________
Falcon Stadium
● 2 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler fountain
All for………………………………………………………………………………….$ __________________
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Glenwood Elementary
● 7 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 1 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for…………………………………………………………………………………$ ___________________
Hamilton Elementary
● 1 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for…………………………………………………………………………………$ ______________________
Kentwood Ice Arena
● 1 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 1 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for…………………………………..……………………………………………..$ ____________________
Meadowlawn Elementary
● 4 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 3 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● 2 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for……………………………………………………………………………….$ _____________________
Pinewood Middle School
● 11 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 3 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● 1 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Exterior fountains at tennis, baseball, softball fields
All for……………………………………………………………………………..….$__________________
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Southwood Elementary
● 4 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 1 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● 1 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for……………………………………………………………………………….$ ______________________
Special Education Building (LCC)
● 1 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for……………………………………………………………………..………..….$ ______________________
Student Services Building
● 1 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for……………………………………………………………………..………..….$ ______________________
Townline Elementary
● 7 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 5 - Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for………………………………………………………………………………..$ _________________
Transportation Building
● 2 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler fountain
All for………………………………………………………………………………….$ __________________
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Valleywood Middle School
● 6 – Elkay LZS8WSSP single bottle filler with fountain
● 4 – Elkay LZSTL8WSSP Bi- level bottle filler with fountain
● 8 – Mounting plates for use with fountains
● Contractor to include a $750 allowance per unit for patch & repair
All for…………………………………………………………………………………$ ____________________
Item not included
● Engineered drawings for permits (if required)
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ATTACHMENT A - PART II
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA TO RFP
The Contractor acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:
The undersigned understands that the District reserves the right to accept or reject in whole or in part any and all Proposals, to waive informalities and irregularities therein, and to award the Contract to other than the Contractor(s) submitting the best financial Proposal (low bidder) and to award the Contract to one (1) or more Contractors in the District’s sole and absolute discretion.
If award is made to our firm based upon our Proposal, we agree to enter into the attached form of Contract with the District to furnish the Work in strict accordance with this Request For Proposal, the Contract, and our Proposal.
My signature certifies that the Proposal as submitted complies with all terms and conditions as set forth in this Request For Proposal and the Contract, unless specifically enumerated as an exception as part of our Proposal.
I hereby certify that I am authorized to sign as a Representative for the firm.
CONTRACTOR HEREBY SUBMITS THIS PROPOSAL PRICING FORM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE RFP.
Name of Contractor:
(Signature/Principal)
(Name Printed)
Date:
Addendum # Addendum Date:
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Attachment B - Bidder Information, References and Checklist
Bidder Information:
COMPANY NAME: ____________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ____________________________________
AUTHORIZED NAME (please print): ____________________________________
TITLE: ______________________________________________ DATE: ____________
PHONE #: ____________ FAX #: _____________ E‐MAIL: ________________________
At least 3 references with contact person:
Do you conduct background checks on your employees? ❒ Yes ❒ No Familial Relationship Affidavit included? ❒ Yes ❒ No Iran Linked Business Affidavit included? ❒ Yes ❒ No Written responses to all requested questions? ❒ Yes ❒ No Are you on the Excluded Parties List? ❒ Yes ❒ No ❒Unknown (which excludes you from receiving Federal Contracts or certain sub contracts, pursuant to the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 6101, note E.O. 12549, E.O. 12689, 48 C.F.R. 9.404)?
Provide your DUNS number, if you have one: __________________________________
Local (District) Vendor or Taxpayer? ❒Yes ❒No ❒Unknown (Documentation, if necessary, will be obtained after the bid opening.)
Do you have employees that live within the District? ❒Yes ❒No ❒Unknown
Company Contact Phone Project Scope
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ATTACHMENT C
BID DISCLOSURE STATEMENT – FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP
Bidders must submit a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the Kentwood Public School District School Board or the Kentwood Public School District Superintendent must be accompanied with the bid. Bids without this disclosure statement will not be accepted.
The members of the Kentwood Public School Board are: Mimi Madden, Sylvia James, Allen Young, Pete Battey, Tanya Powell-May, Kim Taboada-Arzate, Marlon Brown
The Kentwood Public Schools Superintendent is: Kevin Polston
❒The following are the familiar relationships:
❒There are none.
State of Michigan County of (________________)
The undersigned, authorized representative of bidder (insert name) ________________________ does hereby acknowledge that the bidder has read the foregoing disclosure statement and the statements herein contained are true.
Signature of Bidder Representative
Print Name _________________________________________ Title ___________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ________ day of ________, 2025.
Notary Public, __________________County, Michigan.
My commission expires: ________/______/______
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ATTACHMENT D
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE – IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT
Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012 The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of the below named vendor (the “Vendor”), pursuant to the compliance certification requirement provided in the “Kentwood Public Schools” (the “District”) Request For Proposals For Filter First Bottle Filler Updates (the “RFP”), hereby certifies, represents and warrants that the Vendor (including its officers, directors and employees) is not an “Iran linked business” within the meaning of the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012 (the “Act”), and that in the event Vendor is awarded a contract as a result of the aforementioned RFP, the Vendor will not become an “Iran linked business” at any time during the course of providing any services or selling any items under the contract.
The Vendor further acknowledges that any person who is found to have submitted a false certification is responsible for a civil penalty of not more than $250,000.00 or 2 times the amount of the contract or proposed contract for which the false certification was made, whichever is greater, the cost of the District’s investigation, and reasonable attorney fees, in addition to the fine. Moreover, any person who submitted a false certification shall be ineligible to bid on a request for proposal for three (3) years from the date that it is determined that the person has submitted the false certification.
CONTRACTOR:
Name of Contractor
By:
Its:
Date:
STATE OF )
COUNTY OF )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of ________ , 2025, by ________.
_________________________, Notary Public ________________, County, _________________.
My commission expires: _______________________
Acting in the County of: ________________________
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ATTACHMENT E CONTRACT
This contract is made on [INSERT MONTH DATE, YEAR], the “Effective Date”, between Kentwood Public Schools, the “District”, a Michigan public District, whose address is 5820 Eastern Avenue, Kentwood, MI 49508 and [INSERT CONTRACTOR NAME], the “Contractor”, whose address is [INSERT CONTRACTOR ADDRESS]. The District and Contractor may each be referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. The District issued a Request For Proposal for Filter First Fixture Replacement Installation dated October 15, 2025, as amended by [INSERT ADDENDA BY NAME AND DATE HERE], collectively the “RFP”, the purpose of which was to solicit proposals from qualified contractors to furnish to the District all of the materials and labor required, as identified in the RFP in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the RFP and the Specifications attached thereto (the “Work”).
B. In response to the RFP, the Contractor submitted to the District a Proposal dated [INSERT DATE], to perform the Work contemplated by the RFP.
C. The Parties have, in accordance with the provisions of the RFP, conducted negotiations concerning the Contractor’s Proposal to the RFP. The Contractor’s Proposal together with written clarifications of the Parties, if any, are attached hereto, incorporated by reference, and marked as Exhibit A (collectively referred to as the “Proposal”).
D. Pursuant to the terms of the RFP, the Contractor is required to enter into a written contract in accordance with the District’s written acceptance of its Proposal.
E. The Parties agree that certain terms, conditions, and provisions of the RFP and the Proposal must be further clarified and that certain additional terms and conditions need to be expressly set forth by way of this Contract.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. RESTATEMENT CONSTITUTES THE CONTRACT
a) Incorporation By Reference. The object of this Contract is to formalize in one document the complete agreement between the Parties, and to do so by specifically incorporating by reference into this Contract the RFP, the Proposal, and other related documents, and by including certain additional necessary or appropriate Contract terms, particularly where the Contract terms agreed to by the Parties during the RFP negotiation process do not correspond with the RFP and/or the Proposal.
b) Order of Precedence. The Contract Documents, which are all incorporated herein by reference, include the following:
∙ This Contract, including all Attachments hereto;
∙ The RFP, including the Specifications attached thereto; and ∙ Contractor’s Proposal.
To the extent that the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents are in conflict, the terms and conditions shall be interpreted in the above-referenced order from 1 to 3. However, the Parties also agree that where there is not a conflict between any of the terms and conditions contained in the above-referenced Contract Documents, all of the Contract Documents shall be binding upon both Parties, except to the extent the exceptions contained in the Contractor’s Proposal are not expressly accepted by
Kentwood Public Schools 5820 Eastern Ave Kentwood, MI 49508 the District in writing and incorporated into this Contract.
2. TERM AND TERMINATION
a) This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and all Work hereunder shall be completed no later than June 30, 2026 and shall be in compliance with the Project Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B.
b) Each Party shall have, in addition to all other remedies available to it, the right to terminate this Contract upon written notice to the other Party that the other Party has committed a material breach of any of its obligations herein and such material breach shall not have been cured or corrected within ten (10) days following written notice of the same. Furthermore, in addition to the rights of the District under this Paragraph if the District must regularly request that the Contractor to cure breaches of this Contract, such circumstances shall be grounds for termination of this Contract for cause, even if each breach on its own would not be material. Upon termination of this Contract by the District for breach or default of the Contractor pursuant to this Paragraph, the District shall be entitled to exercise any other right, remedy, or privilege which may be available to it under applicable law or proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the Contract or to recover damages for the breach of this Contract. If this Contract is terminated in accordance with any of the provisions contained herein, all rights of the Contractor under this Contract shall cease. Regardless of the basis for termination, the District shall neither be liable to, nor obligated to pay, the Contractor for any incidental or consequential damages or lost profits, or costs incurred for Work not actually performed.
c) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the District may terminate this Contract at any time and for any reason or no reason at all upon written notice to the Contractor.
3. WARRANTY
The Contractor warrants and represents that its Work, will be in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations for a minimum of two (2) years from completion of the Work.
4. INSURANCE
The Contractor shall maintain, at its expense, during the term of this Contract the following insurance:
a) Worker’s Compensation Insurance with statutory limits and Employer’s Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence.
b) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in the aggregate, in the same amount made for bodily injury and property damage. The policy is to include products and completed operations, cross liability, broad form property damage, independent bidders, and contractual liability coverage. The policy shall be endorsed to provide thirty (30) days written notice to the District of any material change of coverage, cancellation, or non renewal of coverage.
c) If Subcontractors are likely to be used, the Comprehensive General Liability policy shall include coverage for independent contractors.
d) Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles with personal protection insurance and property insurance to comply with the provisions of the Michigan no-fault Insurance Law, including residual liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000
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e) All insurance policies shall be issued by companies licensed to do business in the State of Michigan. The companies issuing the policies must be domestic (on-shore) companies and have an A-rating by AM Best.
f) The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all deductibles contained in any insurance policy required in this Contract.
g) Other requirements: Evidence of your insurance coverages, required herein, is to be provided to the District and must indicate:
1. A Best’s rating for each of your insurance carrier at A-VII or better,
2. Kentwood Public Schools is endorsed as an additional insured on the General Liability policies. 3. All consultants must be listed as additional insured.
5. CONTRACTOR’S COMPENSATION
Based upon the District’s RFP and the Contractor’s Proposal, the District shall pay the Contractor for its Work as follows: $______________________________.
6. MISCELLANEOUS
a) Assignment. This Contract and any other interest herein may not be assigned or transferred, in whole or in part, by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, and any assignment or transfer without such…
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