Bid 6191 LED Sign Upgrades.pdf
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Bid 6191 is a procurement document issued by Port Huron Area School District for LED sign upgrades at five school locations: Central Middle School, Fort Gratiot Middle School, Holland Woods Middle School, Port Huron High School, and Port Huron Northern High School. The bid solicits proposals for removing existing signs and installing new LED signs with various pixel pitch options from two manufacturers (ThinkSign and WatchFire), including top lightboxes and metal skirts to cover existing structures. Bidders are required to visit the sites, with contact information provided for Charles Raski, and must submit bids by August 7th, 2025 at 10:00am. The project includes comprehensive installation services, permitting, software training, and warranties.
The bid allows bidders to quote multiple LED sign configurations with different pixel pitches (6.6mm and 10mm) and requires detailed pricing for each school location. The signs feature full-color capabilities, cellular modems for remote access, cloud-based content management software, and light sensors. Additional project requirements include prevailing wage compliance, a 5% bid bond, performance and labor bonds, and extensive training provisions. The specifications mandate one-year labor warranties and five-year manufacturer warranties, with the contractor responsible for on-site demonstrations, hands-on training, and providing digital and written instruction manuals. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in the bidding process.
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BID #6191
LED SIGNS UPGRADES
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
FORT GRATIOT MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOLLAND WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL
PORT HURON HIGH SCHOOL
PORT HURON NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
BID DOCUMENTS
Bid #6191 Proposal Form 2025 Port Huron Area School District
LED Sign Removal and Installation
Name of Bidder: ___________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
Phone :(___)________ FAX:(___)________ E:MAIL:_____________
TO: Kate Peternel, Chief Financial Officer Port Huron Area School District
2720 Riverside Drive Port Huron, MI 48060
Bids are due: August 7th, 2025 and 10:00am
The undersigned having become fully conversant with all the existing dimensions and conditions, and having examined the Plans and Specifications for this project, hereby submits the following bid for your consideration:
Base bids for:
Central Middle School Total Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $___________________________ Total price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $____________________________ Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________ Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $____________________________
Fort Gratiot Middle School Total Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $___________________________ Total price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $____________________________ Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________ Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $____________________________
Holland Woods Middle School Total Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $___________________________ Total price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $____________________________ Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________ Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $____________________________
Port Huron High School Total Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $___________________________ Total price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $____________________________ Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________ Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $____________________________
Port Huron Northern High School Total Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $___________________________ Total price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $____________________________ Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________ Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $____________________________
Estimated length of time to complete the project: _________ Days
The Port Huron School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities.
Signature of Contractor: _________________________________________
Printed Name and Title: __________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________
Bid 6191: LED Sign Removal and Replacements.
Central Middle School: 200 32nd St. Port Huron, MI 48060 Fort Gratiot Middle School: 3985 Keewahdin Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 Holland Woods Middle School: 1617 Holland Ave Port Huron MI 48060 Port Huron High School: 2215 Court St. Port Huron MI 48060 Port Huron Northern High School: 1799 Krafft Rd. Port Huron, MI 48060
To review the site, please call Charles Raski for appointment, (810) 984-6565 Extension 4120
SCOPE AND WORK REQUIREMENTS:
Furnish all labor, material and equipment required for the design and furnishings per the enclosed specifications.
1. Contractors must visit the site to become familiar with the project. No change orders will be given for contractors not being familiar with the project and/or scope of work.
2. Work must be bid using current prevailing wage rates in the State of Michigan. The contractor must provide proof of prevailing wage rates by submitting form WH-34-7 when requesting payment.
3. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and compliance with all permits, local, state and federal codes for the materials, scheduling all inspections, storage, handling and disposal of materials.
4. The contractor must include a 5% bid bond with bid submission and provide performance and labor bonds upon project award, the cost of which shall be included in the bid.
5. Materials may be stored on site in an Owner designated area until completion of the project, at which time Contractor shall thoroughly clean all related areas and ensure the premises are left in a neat, safe and orderly condition.
6. Any work not included within specs that is required/needed by the contractor must bring this to the attention of the owner at time of RFP.
7. For any questions, please contact Charles Raski, office number 810-984-6565, extension 4120. E-mail address is craski@phasd.us
PROJECT SPECIFICATION: (Detailed Description of Project Attached)
Remove and dispose of the existing sign, while maintaining the existing structure for the new sign to be attached on. Install a new LED sign, provide a new metal skirt to cover the existing poles/structures under the LED sign. Obtain all necessary permits, licenses and certificates.
Provide materials and labor warranty against defects in workmanship of minimum one year
5 years experience preferred with references
Warranty of complete job as follows:
● Includes all software and training after the installation to all parties involved
● Includes 24/7 accessible internet training portals for client and anyone wishing access
● Includes five-year manufacturer warranty on the entire electronic message center directly from the LED manufacturer
● Includes 1 year labor warranty from contractor mailto:craski@phasd.us
Additional Scope of Work: Central Middle School
Remove Existing Sign:
● Remove existing sign
● Existing structure to remain for the new sign to be attached on
Total cost for removal and disposal: $____________________
LED Sign Quote Request:
ThinkSign LED
● Pixel Pitch 6.6mm - Matrix of 144 x 360
● EMC outside cabinet dimensions and viewing area 3’1.8 x 7’ 10.5’’ x 5.2’’
● Full color capable of 281 trillion shades of full colors
● Total weight = 426 lbs
● Required power - 1519W, 4.2A @ 120V, 6.3A @ 240V, each face
● Average power = 506W, 4.2A @120V, 2.1A@240V, each face
● Cellular modem for remote access and updates
● Cloud-based content based management software (web-based interface)
Total cost for new ThinkSign 6.6mm 144 x 360 LED Sign: $___________________________
● Pixel Pitch 10mm - Matrix of 96 x 240
● Full color capable of 281 trillion shades of full colors
● Total weight = 440 lbs
● Required power - 1389W, 11.5A @ 120V, 6.6A @ 2058V(200-240V), each face
Total cost for new ThinkSign 10mm 96 x 240 LED Sign: $___________________________
WatchFire LED
● Pixel pitch 6mm - Matric of 144 x 384
● Cabinet size: 41in x 8’3’’ L x 5in D
● Viewing Area: 36’’ H x 8ft L
● Full color minimum of 1.5 Quintillion colors
● Total weight = 652 lbs
● Required power - 34 total amps / 17 amps each face
● Cloud-based content management software (web-based interface)
Total Cost for new Watchfire 6mm 144 x 384 LED Sign: $_________________________
● Pixel pitch 10mm - Matrix of 90 x 240
● Cabinet size: 41 in x 8’3 L x 5 in D
● Viewing Area: 36’’ H x 8 ft L
● Full color minimum of 1.5 quintillion colors
● Total Weight = 652 lbs
● Required Power = 30 total amps / 15 amps each face
Total Cost for new Watchfire 10mm 90 x 240 LED Sign: $____________________________
Top Lightbox:
● Dimensions to be approximately 36’’ tall x 94.5’’/99’’ wide (depending on LED choice) with radius top to be 20’’ deep per proof
● Box to be made from square tube aluminum and skinned with metal
● Faces to be white acrylic with vinyl graphics first surface
● “Logo” and “CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL” to be ½’’ white push thru lettering
● Sign to be internally lit with double sided LED’s
● Sign to be painted and the district will provide colors
● Includes all framework, LED’s, power supplies, and wiring
● Includes a light sensor so the top light box goes on and off according to lighting conditions
● All components to be UL listed and stickered accordingly
Total Cost for New Lightbox: $____________________________
New Skirt to Cover Pole/Structure:
● New metal skirt per proof to cover existing poles/structure under LED sign
● To include vinyl graphic on both sides of skirt
Total Cost for New Skirt: $______________________
Installation of Sign and Skirt:
● Includes proper installation of sign and skirt to existing structure
● Connect to client supplied power at the base of the sign
Total Cost for Installation: $________________________
Permitting:
● The contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses and certificates, or any such approvals of plans or specifications as may be required by Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, for the proper execution and completion of the work specified herein.
● A copy of all permitting will be provided to the client
Total Cost for permitting: $____________________________
Training:
● Contractor will provide an on-site demonstration of software to parties
● The contractor will provide a minimum of (2) hours of on-site, hands on training in the operation of the software controlling the display areas
● The contractor will provide a written or digital instruction manual on the operation of the software for the display and banner areas
● The contractor will provide responses to questions/inquires within twenty-four (24) hours about the operation of the software for the digital marquees for two (2) years following installation
● The contractor will provide onsite, hands-on orientation in the maintenance and operations of the installation marquees after installation. Training to also include instruction on display functions, fonts, array of colors, programming, using Wi-Fi, and programming remotely
● Contractor will be responsible for scheduling appropriate training with the P&R Staff
● The contractor will provide written instructions on repair, maintenance, and operation of the display and banner ideas
● The contractor will provide responses to questions/inquiries within seventy-two (72) hours about the operation and maintenance of the digital marquees for one (1) year following installation
Total Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $_____________________________
Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign:$______________________________
Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $______________________________
Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________
Additional Scope of Work: Fort Gratiot Middle School
● Full color capable of 281 trillion shades of full colors
● Total weight = 426 lbs
● Required power - 1519W, 4.2A @ 120V, 2.1A @ 240V, each face
● Average power = 506W, 4.2A@120V, 2.1A@240V, each face
● Full color capable of 281 trillion shades of full colors
● Total weight = 440 lbs
● Required power - 1389W, 11.5A @ 120V, 6.6A @ 2058V(200-240V), each face
● Viewing Area: 36’’ H x 8ft L
● Full color minimum of 1.5 Quintillion colors
● Total weight = 652 lbs
● Required power - 34 total amps / 17 amps each face
● Viewing Area: 36’’ H x 8 ft L
● Full color minimum of 1.5 quintillion colors
● Total Weight = 652 lbs
● Required Power = 30 total amps / 15 amps each face
● Box to be made from square tube aluminum and skinned with metal
● Faces to be white acrylic with vinyl graphics first surface
● “Logo” and “FORT GRATIOT MIDDLE SCHOOL” to be ½’’ white push thru lettering
● Sign to be internally lit with double sided LED’s
● Sign to be painted and the district will provide colors
● Includes all framework, LED’s, power supplies, and wiring
● The contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses and certificates, or any such approvals of plans or specifications as may be required by Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, for the proper execution and completion of the work specified herein.
● A copy of all permitting will be provided to the client
● The contractor will provide a minimum of (2) hours of on-site, hands on training in the operation of the software controlling the display areas
● The contractor will provide a written or digital instruction manual on the operation of the software for the display and banner areas
● The contractor will provide responses to questions/inquires within twenty-four (24) hours about the operation of the software for the digital marquees for two (2) years following installation
● The contractor will provide onsite, hands-on orientation in the maintenance and operations of the installation marquees after installation. Training to also include instruction on display functions, fonts, array of colors, programming, using Wi-Fi, and programming remotely
● Contractor will be responsible for scheduling appropriate training with the P&R Staff
● The contractor will provide written instructions on repair, maintenance, and operation of the display and banner ideas
Additional Scope of Work: Holland Woods Middle School
New Footing for Sign:
● Include excavating a proper footing for new sign at the location provided by client
● Includes a new schedule 40 six inch pole
● Includes filling hole with concrete
● Includes cleaning up all spoils and fixing grade accordingly
Total cost for new footing and pole: $____________________
● Full color capable of 281 trillion shades of full colors
● Total weight = 426 lbs
● Required power - 1519W, 4.2A @ 120V, 2.1A @ 240V, each face
● Average power = 506W, 4.2A@120V, 2.1A@240V, each face
● Full color capable of 281 trillion shades of full colors
● Total weight = 440 lbs
● Required power - 1389W, 11.5A @ 120V, 6.6A @ 2058V(200-240V), each face
● Viewing Area: 36’’ H x 8ft L
● Full color minimum of 1.5 Quintillion colors
● Total weight = 652 lbs
● Required power - 34 total amps / 17 amps each face
● Viewing Area: 36’’ H x 8 ft L
● Full color minimum of 1.5 quintillion colors
● Total Weight = 652 lbs
● Required Power = 30 total amps / 15 amps each face
● Box to be made from square tube aluminum and skinned with metal
● Faces to be white acrylic with vinyl graphics first surface
● “Logo” and “HOLLAND WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL” to be ½’’ white push thru lettering
● Sign to be internally lit with double sided LED’s
● Sign to be painted and the district will provide colors
● Includes all framework, LED’s, power supplies, and wiring
● The contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses and certificates, or any such approvals of plans or regulations, for the proper execution and completion of the work specified herein.
● The contractor will provide a minimum of (2) hours of on-site, hands on training in the operation of the software controlling the display areas
● The contractor will provide a written or digital instruction manual on the operation of the software for the display and banner areas
● The contractor will provide responses to questions/inquires within twenty-four (24) hours about the operation of the software for the digital marquees for two (2) years following installation
● The contractor will provide onsite, hands-on orientation in the maintenance and operations of the installation marquees after installation. Training to also include instruction on display functions, fonts, array of colors, programming, using Wi-Fi, and programming remotely
● Contractor will be responsible for scheduling appropriate training with the P&R Staff
● The contractor will provide written instructions on repair, maintenance, and operation of the display and banner ideas
Additional Scope of Work: Port Huron High School
New Footing for Sign:
● Include excavating a proper footing for new sign at the location provided by client
● Includes a new schedule 40 six inch pole
● Includes filling hole with concrete
● Includes cleaning up all spoils and fixing grade accordingly
Total cost for new footing and pole: $____________________
● Full color capable of 281 trillion shades of full colors
● Total weight = 426 lbs
● Required power - 1519W, 4.2A @ 120V, 2.1A @ 240V, each face
● Average power = 506W, 4.2A@120V, 2.1A@240V, each face
● Full color capable of 281 trillion shades of full colors
● Total weight = 440 lbs
● Required power - 1389W, 11.5A @ 120V, 6.6A @ 2058V(200-240V), each face
● Viewing Area: 36’’ H x 8ft L
● Full color minimum of 1.5 Quintillion colors
● Total weight = 652 lbs
● Required power - 34 total amps / 17 amps each face
● Viewing Area: 36’’ H x 8 ft L
● Full color minimum of 1.5 quintillion colors
● Total Weight = 652 lbs
● Required Power = 30 total amps / 15 amps each face
● Box to be made from square tube aluminum and skinned with metal
● Faces to be white acrylic with vinyl graphics first surface
● “Logo” and “PORT HURON HIGH SCHOOL” to be ½’’ white push thru lettering
● Sign to be internally lit with double sided LED’s
● Sign to be painted and the district will provide colors
● Includes all framework, LED’s, power supplies, and wiring
● The contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses and certificates, or any such approvals of plans or regulations, for the proper execution and completion of the work specified herein.
● The contractor will provide a minimum of (2) hours of on-site, hands on training in the operation of the software controlling the display areas
● The contractor will provide a written or digital instruction manual on the operation of the software for the display and banner areas
● The contractor will provide responses to questions/inquires within twenty-four (24) hours about the operation of the software for the digital marquees for two (2) years following installation
● The contractor will provide onsite, hands-on orientation in the maintenance and operations of the installation marquees after installation. Training to also include instruction on display functions, fonts, array of colors, programming, using Wi-Fi, and programming remotely
● Contractor will be responsible for scheduling appropriate training with the P&R Staff
● The contractor will provide written instructions on repair, maintenance, and operation of the display and banner ideas
Additional Scope of Work: Port Huron Northern High School
● Full color capable of 281 trillion shades of full colors
● Total weight = 426 lbs
● Required power - 1519W, 4.2A @ 120V, 2.1A @ 240V, each face
● Average power = 506W, 4.2A@120V, 2.1A@240V, each face
● Full color capable of 281 trillion shades of full colors
● Total weight = 440 lbs
● Required power - 1389W, 11.5A @ 120V, 6.6A @ 2058V(200-240V), each face
● Viewing Area: 36’’ H x 8ft L
● Full color minimum of 1.5 Quintillion colors
● Total weight = 652 lbs
● Required power - 34 total amps / 17 amps each face
● Viewing Area: 36’’ H x 8 ft L
● Full color minimum of 1.5 quintillion colors
● Total Weight = 652 lbs
● Required Power = 30 total amps / 15 amps each face
● Box to be made from square tube aluminum and skinned with metal
● Faces to be white acrylic with vinyl graphics first surface
● “Logo” and “PORT HURON NORTHERN” to be ½’’ white push thru lettering
● Sign to be internally lit with double sided LED’s
● Sign to be painted and the district will provide colors
● Includes all framework, LED’s, power supplies, and wiring
● The contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses and certificates, or any such approvals of plans or regulations, for the proper execution and completion of the work specified herein.
● The contractor will provide a minimum of (2) hours of on-site, hands on training in the operation of the software controlling the display areas
● The contractor will provide a written or digital instruction manual on the operation of the software for the display and banner areas
● The contractor will provide responses to questions/inquires within twenty-four (24) hours about the operation of the software for the digital marquees for two (2) years following installation
● The contractor will provide onsite, hands-on orientation in the maintenance and operations of the installation marquees after installation. Training to also include instruction on display functions, fonts, array of colors, programming, using Wi-Fi, and programming remotely
● Contractor will be responsible for scheduling appropriate training with the P&R Staff
● The contractor will provide written instructions on repair, maintenance, and operation of the display and banner ideas
Copy of BID 6189_ Cover, Bid Proposal, Scope of Work
| Bid #6191 Proposal Form |
| 2025 Port Huron Area School District LED Sign Removal and Installation |
| Bids are due: August 7th, 2025 and 10:00am |
| Base bids for: |
| Central Middle SchoolTotal Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $___________________________Total price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $____________________________Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $____________________________Fort Gratiot Middle SchoolTotal Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $___________________________Total price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $____________________________Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $____________________________ |
| Holland Woods Middle SchoolTotal Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $___________________________Total price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $____________________________Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $____________________________ |
| Port Huron High SchoolTotal Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $___________________________Total price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $____________________________Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $____________________________ |
| Port Huron Northern High SchoolTotal Price for Complete Project Using 6.6mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $___________________________Total price for Complete Project Using 10mm ThinkSign LED Sign: $____________________________Total Price for Complete Project Using 6mm WatchFire LED Sign: $_____________________________Total Price for Complete Project Using 10mm WatchFire LED Sign: $____________________________ |
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