GACS MS Playground RFP.pdf

INVITATION TO BID

Galesburg Augusta Community Schools will accept sealed bids for its Middle School Playground

Equipment Project as described in the attached plans and specifications. Bids will be accepted until 10:00 am on October 25, 2019 at which time they will be publicly opened at the District Admin Office, 1076 N

37th St, Galesburg, MI 49053. No oral, telephonic, E-Mail, telegraphic or facsimile proposals will be accepted. No proposals will be accepted after the time of closing of bids.

Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive omissions, irregularities or clerical errors not affecting substantial compliance with the plans and specifications.

Bids shall be firm for ninety (90) days from the date of the bid opening. All bids must meet or exceed all specifications. Bids must be submitted on the attached bid form and be signed by the bidder. Two (2) signed copies of the bid form should be addressed to the attention of:

Wendy Somers

Superintendent

Galesburg Augusta Community Schools

1076 N 37th St

Galesburg, MI 49053

"MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PROJECT BID"

The Galesburg Augusta Community Schools is in compliance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency

Response Act, AHERA. The building may have asbestos containing building materials, ACBM, and presumed asbestos containing building materials, PACBM, in identified locations. Consult the building AHERA plan in the Main Office for specific location(s) or contact Frank Couch at 909-

297-9242. All materials utilized in this / these project(s) must be asbestos and lead free. In accordance with MiOSHA regulations, contractor employees who work in areas where they may contact, but not disturb asbestos containing materials, must receive asbestos awareness training from their employer.

Any questions should be referred to Frank Couch at 909-297-9242.

Galesburg Augusta Middle School Playground Equipment Project

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:

1. Specifications and plans are to be considered as the minimum accepted standard. Alternates will be accepted for evaluation only. The primary bid shall be as specified in these documents.

2. The naming of a manufacturer, brand or model number shall not be considered as excluding other brands or models. Specifically, similar products with comparable construction, material and workmanship shall be considered as equal. However, the Board of Education of the

(School District) shall evaluate the merits of all bids submitted and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. It is the intent of the attached specifications to define the minimum quality of equipment acceptable. The product lines of nationally recognized manufacturers who regularly advertise, promote and distribute catalog products to the school market are required.

3. Bidders may withdraw their bid at any time prior to the scheduled time of opening the bids

Bidders must present proper identification to withdraw their bid. After the opening of the bids no proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days or the time as indicated in the request for bid.

4. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids; to waive any informalities therein; or to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder, which is in the best interest of the District. We reserve the right to delay the opening of bids.

5. Bidders shall submit appropriate documents of insurance (certificates of acord); workers compensation $500,000, liability $1,000,000, coverage pertaining to vehicles, property damage and public liabilities, personal injury, etc., and shall hold the school district blameless in any incident involving the contractor, contractor employees, contractor equipment, and contractor vehicles.

6. Bidders shall visit the building area and familiarize themselves with the scope of the project.

Project location is:

Galesburg Augusta Middle School

750 W Van Buren St

Augusta, MI 49012

The site is available for your inspection by request.

7. The bidder shall submit a list of three (3) project references complete with names, address, phone number and a contact person, which will allow the Owner to verify ability to meet the terms of this document.

8. The contractor/bidder shall provide items of a minor nature, not specifically noted in these specifications, in order to provide a complete, operable and Owner acceptable installation.

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9. Samples shall be submitted upon request of the owner at the expense of each bidder. These samples will be retained as control items until the completion of delivery and installation.

10. Work may commence on a mutually agreed schedule determined at the post-bid meeting. Work hours will be determined by the owner at post-bid meeting. The project must be completed by

June 30, 2020.

11. It is the responsibility of the contractor/bidder to field verify all existing openings.

12. Contractors/Bidders and their sub-contractors are required to comply with the Galesburg

Augusta Community Schools Safety Rules and Accident Prevention plan, a copy of which is enclosed.

13. The contractor/bidder shall clean their job area daily and dispose of all trash and debris leaving the area broom clean. The Owners dumpster is not to be used for contractor’s trash. A suitable area for storage may be arranged by prior agreement with the Owner.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of work is outlined in the Project Manual (Project Number 14-182.22) and the Galesburg

Augusta Middle School Playground Development Construction Documents.

EXECUTION: Smoking or use of tobacco products on the school property is prohibited.

1. All project workers must wear safety equipment, name badge, company information at all times when on school property.

2. Use of heavy equipment must be coordinated with the Owner to prevent injury to students and staff.

3. Protect all existing pavement and cement work during the entire project.

4. Train the Owners personnel on the procedures and schedules related to the operation, troubleshooting, servicing, inspection and maintenance of the equipment. Provide applicable

Owners operation and maintenance manuals.

5. Remove all construction related debris from the site. Broom clean the work and installation areas.

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Safety Rules and Accident Prevention

Galesburg Augusta Community Schools is committed to safety on all of its projects. All contractors and sub-contractors shall be made aware of the Project Safety Rules listed below:

1. All contractors (sub), before beginning the project will give their employees a safety orientation and explain the Project Safety Rules.

2. Hard hats shall be worn in all instances where required by OSHA rules and regulations.

3. Any accident shall be reported to the site supervisor immediately. All contractors (sub) are required to maintain current MSDS sheets and to train their employees in the identification and safe handling of hazardous chemicals.

4. Eye, face, and hearing protection must be used when cutting, grinding, chipping, burning, welding, air cleaning or using power actuated tools. Personal protective equipment shall be maintained and kept in clean working order.

5. Proper work clothing and work boots area required. No shorts, cut-offs, street shoes or gym shoes are allowed.

6. The use of alcohol, illegal drugs or tobacco products will be ground for immediate removal from the project.

7. Any horseplay, pranks or any action, which may endanger others, will not be allowed.

8. Mobile scaffolding on castors with work platform’s higher than four (4) feet will use a guard rail system

9. Safety belts / harnesses, lanyards, rope grabs and lifelines will be used above six (6) feet if no other means of fall protection would be in effect as outlined in OSHA subpart M.

10. Compressed gas cylinders must be tied off in an upright manner.

11. All ladders and scaffolding must be erected and used properly. Any broken or defective equipment must be removed from service and disposed of properly.

12. All work areas, walk ways and stairs must be kept clean of debris and scattered materials.

13. All tools must be kept in good working order with guards and safety devices in place and working properly.

14. Only authorized personnel may operate equipment. No riders are allowed on handling equipment.

15. All gasoline or other flammable materials must be stored in approved containers / cans.

Machinery and equipment must be shut down/off prior to fueling.

16. Areas where burning or welding are being done must be clear of debris and the operator must have a fire extinguisher adjacent to the work area.

17. Electrical tools and cords shall be checked at regular intervals. Those items worn or defective must be removed from service. Ground Fault Interrupters (GFIC) devices will be used for electrical tools when used outside and in any wet or damp environment when an extension cord is connected to a power outlet without GFCI protection.

18. Contractors (sub) employees must comply with all safety and health rules issued by

OSHA, MiOSHA, Michigan Dept. of Public Health, NESHAP, Michigan Bureau of

Construction Codes, Office of Fire Safety and the Owners rule and regulations.

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Galesburg Augusta Community Schools

BLEACHER REPLACEMENT BID SUBMISSION FORM

TOTAL BID COST $

Attach the detail for the bid total which itemizes costs for play structure components, other project components, installation, etc.

Attach an estimated timeline for project completion.

Bidding Firm

Address

City/State/Zip

Telephone Number Fax

Terms (net 30 unless otherwise indicated)

The undersigned, representing the bidding firm, does by his/her signature affirm that he/she has read and understands all the terms and conditions of this document and all other documents included by reference. Further, that he/she will abide by these terms and all applicable state, federal and local laws and National Fire Protection Act 101 - Life Safety Code.

We hereby certify that the product bid meets or exceeds all specifications, terms and conditions set forth in the request for bids. _____ yes _____no

If no, all exceptions, substitutions and or variations are listed as follows (attach details as needed)

Other comments, conditions or exceptions to the bid

Signature of Representative Title Date of Submission

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FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER

The undersigned, the owner or authorized agent of (the bidder) pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in PA 232 Sec. 1267 of the

Revised School Code, hereby represents and warrants, except as provided below, that no familial relationship exists between the owner(s) or any employees of:

and any member of the Board of Education of the School District or the Superintendent of the Galesburg

Augusta Community Schools.

List and Describe Any/All Familial Relationships:

Bidder:

By:

Its:

STATE OF MICHIGAN}

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COUNTY OF

Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day of (Year), by

Notary Public

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AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE – IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT

Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of ____________________________________

(the “Bidder”), pursuant to the compliance certification requirement provided in the Galesburg

Augusta Community Schools (the “Intermediate School District”) Request for Proposal for

Banking Services, hereby certifies, represents and warrants that the Bidder (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

Bidder is awarded a Contract as a result of the aforementioned Request for Proposal, the Bidder will not become an “Iran Linked Business” at any time during the course of performing under the

Contract.

The Bidder 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 Intermediate School 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 an Invitation To Bid for three (3) years from the date the it is determined that the person has submitted the false certification.

BIDDER:

Name of Bidder

By:

Its:

Date:

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COUNTY OF )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of ____________, 2019, by __________________________.

___________________________________, Notary Public

______________ County, __________

My Commission Expires:______ _____

Acting in the County of :___ ________