Jackson Public Schools – Request for Proposal for Articulating Lift

Jackson Public Schools is seeking sealed bids: for the purchase of 1 brand new or used articulating lift

The RFP release date: September 30, 2026.

Pricing Due Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, at 9:00 AM; bids received after this deadline will not be opened. Bids will be read at 9:00 AM on October 14th at 522 Wildwood Ave, Jackson, MI 49201.

District reserves the right to request additional information or clarification if needed, upon review of your Proposal.

This Request for Proposal should not be construed as a guarantee of business or contract. The objective of this RFP is to select a dealer which, based on the content and evaluation of the proposals received, will best serve the needs of the District at this time. However, the District may also, upon review of proposals, elect not to award a contract to any respondent.

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted no later than 12PM on Wednesday, October 7th. All questions should be directed to Todd Frey at todd.frey@jpsk12.org

Sealed bids should be submitted to:

Jackson Public Schools Attn: Marcus Leon 522 Wildwood Ave Jackson, MI 49201

Please mark on the envelope: “JPS Lift Purchase.”

TO BID:

· 1 brand new or used articulating lift per the below requirements – all makes and models are acceptable.

Requirements:

Platform height- 40-50ft Lift Capacity- 400-600lbs Stowed Length- no more than 20ft Turntable Rotation- 340-360 degrees Fuel Type- Dual, primary source Electric or Propane Self-Propelled Indoor and Outdoor rated.

4wd Preferred

Optional Alternate specs will be reviewed separately.

BIDDER INFORMATON

Please complete this form, sign and return it with your proposal

COMPANY:

DATE:

MAILING ADDRESS:

PHONE:

SSN OR FEDERAL TAX NO:

TITLE OF AUTHORIZED

REPRESENTATIVE:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

PRINTED NAME:

DATE:

VEHICLE BID FORM

Lift

1 brand new or used Lift

Proposed Vehicle (year, make, model)

Final Price (tax exempt) (District provides own plate)

Mileage (hours)

Lead Time

FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of (the “Bidder”) pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the advertisement for bids, hereby represent and warrant, except as provided below, that no familial relationships exist between the owner(s) or any employee of and any member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, except as indicated below:

List any Familial Relationships:

BIDDER:

By:

Its:

State of Michigan )

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County of )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of , 20 , by

, Notary Public

, County, Michigan

My Commission Expires:

Acting in the County of:

END OF FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT

Effective April 1, 2013, all Bids and/or Proposals received by public entities in the State of Michigan must comply with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Act 517 of 2012. As a condition to compliance with the Act, the following certification must be submitted with the Bid.

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of (the “Bidder”), pursuant to the requirements of the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Act 517 of 2012, hereby certifies under civil penalty for false certification, that the Bidder is not an "Iran Linked Business", as defined in the Act, and is eligible to submit a Bid.

BIDDER:

By:

Its:

State of Michigan )

) SS

County of )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of , 20 , by

, Notary Public

, County, Michigan

My Commission Expires:

Acting in the County of:

END OF IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT COMPLIANCE AFFIDAVIT