Kent ISD 3D Printer RFP.pdf

Kent Intermediate School District • Facilities Office 1655 East Beltline, NE • Grand Rapids, MI 49525 • (616) 365-2290 • Fax (616) 364-9987 www.kentisd.org

Kent Intermediate School District

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

2018 Kent ISD 3D Printer Project

The Kent Intermediate School District (Kent ISD) is seeking bids for a 3D printer per the attached specifications.

Specifications are to be considered as minimums, and the general conditions, as listed, must be adhered to.

Bids are due by 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 delivered in a sealed envelope/package with the wording “Kent ISD 3D Printer Bid” clearly marked on the outside of the envelope/package to:

Cindy Meyer

Kent ISD – Maint Bldg – Parking Lot 4 1655 E Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

The District will not consider or accept a bid received after the date and time specified for bid submission. Bids will be publicly opened immediately following the close of receiving bids.

Questions regarding the specifics of the bid should be directed through SigmaVSS, and answers will be responded to through the same means.

It is the intention to award the bid by February 20, 2018.

In compliance with MCL 380.1267, the bid shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner and any employee of the bidder and any member of the board, or the superintendent of the school district. The bid shall also be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing whether the bidder is an Iran Linked Business in compliance with PA 517 of 2012. The Board shall not accept a bid that does not include these sworn and notarized disclosure statements.

Kent ISD reserves the right to allow only Michigan Based Businesses to bid on this advertisement. Under 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1268, our board has elected to enforce the PA as defined.

Kent ISD will be a place where all persons feel welcomed, have a right to be treated equitably and without prejudice, and have a responsibility to treat others the same way. Kent Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity institution.

Kent ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex or physical/mental disability or veteran status in its educational programming, enrollment, employment or contracting.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to read this entire document, review all enclosures and attachments, and comply with all requirements within.

B. For the purpose of assuring the School District of the quality of workmanship, materials, equipment, and service, the School Board will retain the right to qualify or disqualify bidders on the basis of available information covering their service and the suitability of the equipment/material bid for the project.

C. All equipment/material as specified herein, will be made by a reputable experienced manufacturer and shall conform to the specifications in order to promote efficiency in its use, reduce maintenance cost, and to assure durability for which it is intended.

D. In some cases where manufacturer names and model numbers are indicated, alternates are not acceptable.

E. Kent ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids; and to make awards as it considers its best interest, whether low bid or not.

F. All proposals submitted shall remain firm for a period of ninety (90) days after date or receiving bids.

G. The delivery of the product shall be directed by the Owner and may be partial or full delivery as required. Bid to include all delivery charges.

H. In the case where installation is specific; installation must be complete, and all installation costs must be included.

I. The successful Bidders shall, within a reasonable time after receipt of written notice, make good any defects in material or workmanship that may develop.

J. Kent ISD shall not be responsible for any cost or expensed incurred by the bidder during the preparation of the bid.

K. The owner is a federally constituted government body and as such is not subject to Michigan State or Federal excise taxes.

BID REQUIREMENTS

• Bidders to submit the following with their bids:

A. RFP Coversheet and Pricing

a. Bid pricing for each unit of each item shall include the product as specified, delivery to site, installation including un-packaging, placing or installing items as shown on drawing, removing packaging material/waste and one return to the job for punch list completion.

B. Familial Affidavit

a. A sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship existing between the bidder and any member of the school board or school superintendents must accompany each bid. This statement is in the proposal packet. Bids that do not include this statement at the time bids are due will NOT be accepted. Please attach this to your bid.

C. Affidavit of Compliance-Iran Economic Sanctions Act

a. A sworn and notarized statement disclosing bidder is not an “Iran Linked Business” with the meaning of the Iran Economics Sanctions Act.

• Accepted bidder shall be required to enter into a contract with Kent Intermediate School District.

SPECIFICATIONS for 3D PRINTER

Qty: 1 Projet 2500 Plus 3D Printing System, including:

1 Year Parts Warranty 5 Year Print Head Warranty Installation & Training Build Plates Consumable Starter Kit MJP Easy Clean System Additional Consumables (please list in quote)

Any Education Discounts Cost for Shipping and Installation www.kentisd.org

Kent Intermediate School District Request for Proposal

3D Printer Project

Kent Intermediate School District Attn: Cindy Meyer 1655 E. Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Bid Opening: February 7, 2018 – 1:00 PM

This signature page must be returned to ensure a valid quote. Quotes submitted without this signature page can be rendered invalid.

SIGNATURE OF BIDDER: ___________________________________________________________

PRINTED NAME OF BIDDER: ______________________________________________________

COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________

TELEPHONE: ___________________________________________________________

FAX: ___________________________________________________________

DATE: ___________________________________________________________

QUOTES ATTACHED

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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 Kent Intermediate School District request for proposal for 2018 Kent ISD 3D Printer Project, 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 Invitation To Bid, 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 it is determined that the person has submitted the false certification.

Contractor:

By: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

Date:________________________________

Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me:

This ___________ day of ___________, 2018 A.D., in and for the County of _________________, Michigan. My commission expires: _________________________________________________

Signature of Notary _______________________________________________ www.kentisd.org

FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Important: This disclosure statement must be included with your bid - required by state law (P.A. 232 of 2004) As required by Public Act 232 of 2004, all bids shall be accompanied by 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 School Board or the Superintendent of Kent ISD.

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of _____________________________________________________________ (the Bidder), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the attached invitation to bid, hereby represent and warrant, except as provided below, that no familial relationships exist between the owner(s) or any employee of the company and any member of the School Board or the Superintendent of Kent ISD. If such a relationship exists, please explain:

BIDDER:_____________________________

By:_________________________________

Title:________________________________

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

)ss.

COUNTY OF ________________ )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of ____________, 2018, by

, Notary Public

_____________________County, Michigan

My Commission Expires:________________ Acting in the County of:________________