INVITATION TO BID-pickup truck.docx

Newaygo Public School District Plow Truck Bid

Request for Proposal ¾ ton 4x4 Pickup Truck

Newaygo Public School District is accepting bids for a new/gently used 2018-2020 model year pickup truck (5000 or less miles) that meets or closely matches the attached specifications. Bids will be accepted until 10:00am on 05/31/19.

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

Kristin Melvin Business Manager Newaygo Public Schools 360 Mill St, PO BOX 820 Newaygo, MI 49337 “¾ ton 4x4 Pickup Truck” 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. Any questions should be referred to Bud Gould, Maintenance Director Newaygo Public Schools, 231-250-6017.

2.0 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:

2.1 Specifications and plans are to be considered as the preferred standard.

2.2 The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals; to waive any informality therein; or to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder, which is in the best interest of the District.

2.3 GMC, Chevy, Dodge and Ford Brands will be considered.

2.4 Vehicle may be delivered after Board Approval on June 17, 2019. Vehicle must be delivered within one week of Board Approval.

2.5 Request for information can be made to Bud Gould @ 231-250-6017. Request must be received by May 28, 2019.

2.6 Specifications are as follows:

AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of ________________________________(the “Bidder”), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the Newaygo Public School advertisement for construction bids and in compliance with MCL 380.1267, hereby represents and warrants, except as provided below, that no familial relationships exist between the owner(s) or any employee of ______________________________________________(the “Bidder”) and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of Newaygo Public Schools.

List any Familial Relationships: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BIDDER:

Business Name By: _________________________________ Its: __________________________________

STATE OF MICHIGAN

COUNTY OF ____________________________

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ______ day of ___________, 2019, by ___________________________________________. __________________________________________ Notary Public

__________________________ County, Michigan

My Commission Expires: ______________________ Acting in the County of: ________________________

4 IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT CERTIFICATION

I am the ___________________________ (position with company)_ of ____________________________ _(name of company) _, or I am bidding in my individual capacity ("Bidder"), with authority to submit a binding bid for the provision of ¾ ton pickup truck to Newaygo Public Schools. I have personal knowledge of the matters described in this Certification, and I am familiar with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, MCL 129.311, et seq. ("Act"). I am fully aware that the school district will rely on my representations in evaluating bids. I certify that Bidder is not an Iran-linked business, as that term is defined in the Act. I understand that submission of a false certification may result in contract termination, ineligibility to bid for three (3) years, and a civil penalty of $250,000 or twice the bid amount, whichever is greater, plus related investigation and legal costs.

_________________________________________ (signature) ___________________________________________ (printed) _____________________________________________ (date)