CTE Truck RFP.pdf

CTE Truck RFP August 20, 2025

BID AWARD

Corunna Public Schools reserves the right to make a bid award to the bidder or bidders whose item or items are, in the opinion of the Board of Education, the best suited for use and the best value for the amount expended. The Board of Education will not necessarily be bound by the lowest bid. Corunna Public Schools retains the right to accept or reject any or all bids. See additional requirements below.

LEGAL NOTICE

***PLEASE NOTE BID DELIVERY ADDRESS: Sealed bids will be received at Corunna Public Schools

Superintendent’s Office, 124 North Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI 48817

These bid materials must be sealed in an envelope plainly marked “CTE Truck,” showing the bidder’s name.

Bids will be received until 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Bids will be opened at 1:15 pm in the Superintendent’s Office, 124 North Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI 48817. All bidders are welcome to attend bid opening. Intention to award the bid on September 15, 2025. If you should have any questions, please call John Fattal (989) 743-6338.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

● 2020 or newer truck (looking to spend no more than $70,000)

● 20,000 miles or less

● 250/2500 Super Duty/Heavy Duty

● Double/Extended/Crew Cab

● Standard or 6 ¾’ bed

● 4x4 drive train

● Spray in bed liner

● 42” aluminum Tommy gate with backup camera adaptor

● Wheel well linder

● Trailering brake controller

● Power Mirrors

● Running board

● All-weather liner/weather tech - full cab (not just inserts)

● Back up camera and sensors

● Trailering package

● Snow plow prep package

● White exterior preferred (black/grey optional)

Optional

● Bed hooks

● Solid front axel

● Rust proofing

● Leather interior

● Cargo bad lights

● Mud flaps

These instructions shall form a part of all bid specifications.

A. The naming of a given manufacturer and model number is not intended to limit bidding but to establish the level of quality desired for the various items required. Bidders should exercise care in bidding equivalent items. Complete descriptive literature must accompany equivalent bids. Samples will be requested if necessary.

B. Bid price shall include delivery to the point of use. Where it shall be deemed necessary by school officials, the successful bidder shall be prepared to provide instruction in use and care of equipment delivered in both written form and on a demonstration basis.

C. Optional accessories necessary for the basic use of equipment shall be included in the base bid. Such accessories not necessary for the basic use but deemed desirable shall be included as an alternative bid with a complete description.

D. Each group of items or individual item, if classified in this way, shall constitute a separate bid. The

Board of Education, however, may accept a combined bid for all items bid by one bidder.

E. Delivery date is a part of the bid and must be submitted on the bid form at the time of bidding.

F. Bidders are required to use a bid form attached for base bids. Alternate bids may be attached to the bid form.

G. All bids shall be exclusive of applicable excise taxes. Exemption forms will be executed when necessary.

H. All bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the words "CTE Truck", and the name of the bidder.

I. In the event of discrepancies between the unit price and extension, the unit price shall prevail.

J. The manufacturer's written guarantee shall accompany each bid. Bidders may state in writing additional guarantees, which will become part of the bid and will be considered in making awards.

K. Where applicable, service facilities and the convenience of service will be considered as part of the bid.

When necessary, bidders shall submit evidence of ability to install adequately, service, or supply the required items, and that the sale or provision of such items or services is a substantial, regular, and continuous part of the bidder's business.

L. Where applicable, bidders shall certify that all relevant Federal, State, and local laws have been complied with.

M. Performance bonds and necessary insurance certificates shall be supplied only when specifically requested.

N. No order awarded under these specifications, or any part thereof, shall be sublet or assigned without the written approval of the Superintendent.

O. The bidder acknowledges that by submitting a bid, the specifications and other instructions are, in the bidder's opinion, appropriate and adequate for the intended purpose.

The Board of Education reserves the right to:

A. Reject any or all bids without assigning any reason therefore;

B. Be the sole judge of equivalency;

C. Waive any bid requirement in accepting or rejecting bids