Plymouth-Canton - RFB For Grand Piano(287244738.1) final (1) (1).pdf
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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools for the procurement of a grand piano for the Salem High School choir program located in Canton Township, Michigan. The School District is seeking proposals for a new, high-quality grand piano that will support choral rehearsals, performances, and instruction while accommodating a wide range of musical styles including classical, folk, jazz, and contemporary music. The preferred piano sizes range from 6'1" to 7'0" in length, with specific make/model preferences including Yamaha S3x, Yamaha C3X, Kawai GX-3, Yamaha C5X, Kawai RX-6, and Boston GP-193 PE II. Written requests for clarifications must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on May 1, 2026, with bid submissions due by 1:00 p.m. on May 8, 2026. The School District intends to award the contract by June 16, 2026, with preferred delivery and assembly occurring between August 31, 2026 and September 11, 2026, though delivery must be completed no later than September 30, 2026. Professional tuning must be completed within one week of delivery. All bids must be submitted in sealed, hard-copy format to Kenetra Tisby at the School District's central office.
All unit prices must be firm for six months from the bid due date and expressed on the School District's required Bid Pricing Form as not-to-exceed amounts. Pricing shall be F.O.B. delivered and unloaded, inclusive of all costs including delivery, assembly, initial tuning, and warranties. The School District is exempt from state and federal sales taxes and will provide its tax-exempt number upon request. While the School District prefers a minimum 10-year fully-transferrable manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, vendors may propose alternate pianos if they meet specifications, though the School District retains absolute discretion to accept or reject such alternates. The evaluation criteria include instrument quality, sound, craftsmanship, warranty coverage, vendor reliability, total cost, included accessories, and references from educational or institutional clients. The School District expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities, and to award the contract to vendors other than the lowest bidder based on overall qualification and ability to serve the School District's best interests.
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REQUEST FOR BIDS
FOR
GRAND PIANO
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
454 S. Harvey Street
Plymouth, Michigan 48170
INFORMATION TO VENDORS
1. PURPOSE OF RFB
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (the “School District”) is issuing this Request For Bids For a Grand
Piano (the “RFB”) to solicit Bids from qualified vendors for the provision of a Grand Piano for the School
District based on the requirements/specifications set forth in Attachment A of this RFB. The School District will select the Bid, if any, that it deems most qualified to serve the best interests of the School District, in its sole and absolute discretion.
2. RFB TIMELINE
NOTE: Throughout the remainder of this RFB, each bidder is referred to as a “Vendor.”
The School District’s timeline for its selection process is:
Issuance of this RFB Monday, April 27, 2026
Deadline for Written Requests For Clarifications 1:00 p.m. – Friday, May 1, 2026
DUE DATE FOR BIDS 1:00 pm – Friday, May 8, 2026
School District’s Award of the Vendor/Contract, if any June 16, 2026
Delivery and assembly of Grand Piano to School District: Preferred delivery of grand piano to school district between August 31, 2026 & September 11, 2026, with assembly on same day, but no later than
September 30, 2026.
Tuning of Grand Piano: no later than one week after delivery date.
PLEASE NOTE: The School District reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to make modifications to the RFB timeline set forth in Paragraph 2 above as it determines to be in its best interest.
3. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE
A. All Bids are due on or before 1:00 p.m., local time, on May 8 , 2026 (the “Due Date”).
B. Bids shall be sealed and delivered in an opaque envelope (or equivalent) and be marked in the lower left-hand corner as follows:
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
RFB for Grand Piano
[Vendor’s Name]
[Vendor’s Address]
[Vendor’s Telephone Number]
C. All Bids shall be delivered to the School District as follows:
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Attention: Kenetra Tisby
454 S. Harvey Street
Plymouth, Michigan 48170
D. All Bids must be received by the School District, as directed above, by 1:00 p.m., local time, on the
Due Date. Each Vendor is responsible for submission of its Bid. Bids or Bid revisions received after the Due Date and time specified above will not be accepted or considered. The School District is not liable for any delivery or postal delays or any other delays affecting Vendor’s Bid submission.
All Bids received after the Due Date will be unopened and made available to the respective Vendor for pick-up, at their sole cost and expense for a period of two (2) weeks from the Due Date.
E. Each Bid must be an original and hard copy and signed by an authorized member of the Vendor.
This member should be the highest-ranking officer at the local level. NO ORAL, FAX or E-
MAILED Bids will be accepted. Each Bid must be submitted on the Bid Forms attached to this
RFB.
F. At the location specified for delivery of Bids, all Bids timely received will be opened and dated by the School District at 1:00 pm on May 8, 2026. Any interested parties may attend. No immediate decision will be rendered.
G. The School District intends to communicate with Vendors via e-mail (e.g., RFB clarifications and addenda). Except for the delivery of the Bid itself, references in this RFB to “written” form of communications include e-mail.
H. From the issue date of this RFB until a Vendor is selected and the selection announced, a prospective
Vendor shall not communicate about the subject of this RFB or a Vendor’s Bid with the School
District, its Board of Education, or any individual member, administrators, faculty, staff, students or employees, except for additional Requests For Clarification in accordance with Paragraph 7.A.
below, or as otherwise required by applicable law.
I. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFB, all addenda will be issued through the School
District’s website and all addenda shall become a part of this RFB. Each Vendor must in its Bid, to avoid any miscommunication, acknowledge all addenda which it has received, but the failure of a
Vendor to receive, or acknowledge receipt of, any addendum shall not relieve the Vendor of the responsibility for complying with the terms thereof.
J. Written Requests For Clarifications must be submitted via email to Kenetra Tisby, Purchasing
Coordinator, at Kenetra.Tisby@pccsk12.com, by 1:00 p.m. local time on May 1, 2026. All vendors’ questions and School District’s answers will be posted as an addendum on the School District’s website and the Sigma website by 4:00 p.m. local time on May 4, 2026.
K. Each Vendor by submitting its Bid releases the School District from any and all claims arising out of, and related to, this RFB process and selection of a Vendor.
L. A recipient of this RFB is responsible for any and all costs and liabilities incurred by it or others acting on its behalf in preparing or submitting a Bid, or otherwise responding to this RFB, or any negotiations incidental to its Bid or this RFB.
M. All Bids submitted shall not be withdrawn and shall be irrevocable for a minimum period of ninety
(90) calendar days following the Due Date for receipt of Bids set forth above.
N. The Vendor, by making a Bid, represents that they have read and understood the Contract and Bid documents, and that the Bid is made in accordance therewith.
O. The School District intends that all Vendors shall have equal access to information relative to this
RFB, and that this RFB contains adequate information. No information communicated, either verbally or in writing, to or from a Vendor shall be effective unless confirmed by written communication contained in an addendum to this RFB, a Request For Clarification or other written response thereto, or in the Bid.
P. Any decision made by the School District, including the Vendor selection, shall be final.
Q. By submission of a Bid, the Vendor certifies that its Bid is made without any previous understanding, agreement or connection with any person, firm or corporation making a Bid for the same Work and is in all respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud or otherwise illegal action.
4. QUALIFICATION OF VENDOR
A. The School District reserves the right to request qualifications and/or additional information from any Vendor before issuing documents, receiving Bids or awarding the Contract.
mailto:Kenetra.Tisby@pccsk12.com
B. Each Vendor shall complete the sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Affidavit included as
ATTACHMENT C to this RFB.
C. Each Vendor shall complete and notarize the Affidavit of Compliance - Iran Economic Sanctions
Act included as ATTACHMENT D to this RFB.
D. The selected Vendor (also referred to herein as the “Vendor”) shall require all of its subcontractors, insurance agents, and materials suppliers (payees) to comply with the provisions of this RFB and the Contract Documents by insertion of the requirements hereof in a written contract agreement between Vendor and School District. Failure to obtain such written contracts which include such provisions shall be reason to exclude some or all of the related School District’s costs from amount payable to Vendor pursuant to the contract.
5. SPECIFICATIONS
A. The specifications for the Grand Piano and other requirements for the Bids are contained in the
Specifications set forth in ATTACHMENT A of this RFB (the “Specifications”). All pianos proposed in a Bid must be NEW. Vendor may, as a Voluntary Alternate, propose a gently-used piano so long as such Piano meets all of the School District’s Specifications. Vendor must carefully review the Specifications as detailed information is included in the Specifications regarding the manner Vendors are to submit Bids in response to this RFB.
B. It is the School District’s intent that this RFB to encourage and permit competition. Accordingly, the use of any patent, proprietary name or manufacturer’s name is for demonstrative purposes only and is not intended to curtail competition. Whenever any of the Specifications, materials or products requested in this RFB are specified by patent, proprietary name or by the name of the manufacturer, unless stated differently, such specification shall be considered as if followed by the words “or comparable equivalent,” whether or not such words appear. Basic outside materials offered by the
Vendor shall be so designated or their equal. All equals or substitutes shall be so designated. Failure to do so will disqualify the Bid. The School District, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall have the right to determine if the proposed equivalent products/brands submitted by Vendor meet the specifications contained in this RFB and possess equivalent and/or better qualities.
D. The School District reserves the right to cancel this RFB and reject any and all Bids, or reschedule the Bid opening. The School District’s decision will be final.
E. The Vendor shall provide all warranty and other related information on the piano proposed. In addition to the above, Vendor shall also assign any and all manufacturers’ warranties to the School
District, if applicable.
F. The Vendor shall indicate as part of its Bid if any of the following are included in the Unit Prices, or if they would be available at an additional fee (and indicate additional fee):
i. Extended Warranty(ies).
ii. Maintenance Services Arrangements.
6. METHOD OF BIDDING & BID REQUIREMENTS
This outlines the information that must be provided by each Vendor and the required format for its Bid. Any
Bid not providing the required information, or not conforming to the format specified, may be disqualified on that basis. Bids must: (i) demonstrate an understanding of the scope of the piano requested in accordance with the Specifications; (ii) demonstrate the ability to supply the piano as set forth in this RFB and the Bid
Pricing Form; and (iii) include all necessary information to enable the School District to thoroughly evaluate each Vendor’s overall experience, expertise, qualifications and ability to deliver the products in accordance with the requirements and obligations of this RFB. Each Bid shall also include any other information or explanations that the Vendor feels is/are significant with respect to the School District making an informed decision relative to its Bid.
Additionally, each Bid must include, at a minimum, the following:
A. A detailed list setting forth any exceptions to this RFB, or other special considerations or conditions of the Vendor, including explanations of such exceptions or the reason such terms and conditions of the RFB or form of Contract cannot be met by, or on the Vendor’s opinion are not applicable to, the Vendor.
B. All contract documents, including all warranty information for the piano to be provided.
C. A completed Bid Pricing Form provided as ATTACHMENT B.
D. A completed Familial Disclosure Affidavit provided as ATTACHMENT C.
E. A completed and notarized Affidavit of Compliance - Iran Economic Sanctions Act provided as
ATTACHMENT D.
7. DISCREPANCIES, OMISSIONS OR INTERPRETATIONS
A. Vendor shall promptly notify the School District of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or errors that they may discover upon examination of the RFB and accompanying documents. Prospective Vendors may request that the School District clarify information contained in this RFB. All such requests must be made in writing via email. The School District will attempt to provide a written response to all written Requests For Clarification within three (3) business days after the receipt of such request.
The School District will not respond to any Request For Clarification received after 1:00 p.m. on
May 1, 2026. All Requests For Clarifications must emailed to kenetra.tisby@pccsk12.com (Subject
Line: Request for Clarification – RFP for Grand Piano). No response will be made to any oral questions. All questions and answers will be posted on the School District’s website. It is each
Vendor’s responsibility to check the School District’s website prior to the RFB Due Date to ensure that it has received all of the information, including, but not limited to, all Addenda to this RFB.
B. If any provisions of this RFB shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
C. Any contract entered into with the Vendor shall not be construed as granting “any exclusive rights thereunder.” The School District retains the right to contract with other parties for such products as it deems necessary.
8. ADDENDA
A. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFB, all addenda will be issued through the School
District’s website and posted to Sigma. All addenda shall become a part of this RFB, the Bid
Documents and Contract Documents and receipt thereof shall be acknowledged on the Bid Form.
B. Written Requests For Clarifications must be submitted via email to Kenetra Tisby, Purchasing
Coordinator, at Kenetra.Tisby@pccsk12.com, by 1:00 p.m. local time on May 1, 2026. All vendors’ questions and School District’s answers will be posted as an addendum on the School District’s website and the Sigma website by 4:00 p.m. local time on May 4, 2026.
C. Each Vendor shall ascertain prior to submitting their Bid that they have received all addenda issued.
9. UNIT PRICES
A. Each Vendor may bid on any or all Unit Prices listed in the Bid Form. They will be fully considered in awarding the Contract.
B. Bids are considered irregular and may be rejected if Unit Prices contained in the Bid Form are obviously unbalanced either in excess of, or below, reasonable cost analysis values.
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C. Any Unit Price that, in the sole opinion of the School District, is unbalanced or excessive, may be rejected without affecting the validity of the Bid or other unit prices. An entire Bid may be rejected if, in the sole opinion of the School District, rejection of individual unit prices materially affects the
Bid.
D. All Unit Prices in the Bid shall be firm for a period of six (6) months from the Due Date. Pricing shall be F.O.B. delivered and unloaded. If pricing will fluctuate during the 6-month period, please indicate any such pricing issues on the Bid Pricing Form.
10. SALES TAX
The School District is exempt from taxation on all tangible personal property purchased by the School District for its use and consumption. The School District will provide its Federal and State tax-exempt number upon request. All prices submitted on the Bid Pricing Form shall be inclusive of all other applicable taxes, if any.
11. FORM OF CONTRACT & EXCEPTIONS TO RFB
The selected vendor(s) must enter into the appropriate contract documents with the School District for the sale and purchase of the selected piano. As part of its Bid, the Vendor is requested to submit any proposed contract documents for the sale and purchase of the piano. Any such contract documents shall be subject to negotiation with the School District and any such contract must, at a minimum, incorporate the terms and conditions of this RFB. All warranty information shall be included with this contract documentation.
Any exceptions to the terms and conditions contained in this RFB, or any other special considerations or conditions requested or required by the Vendor MUST be specifically enumerated by the Vendor and be submitted as part of its Bid, together with an explanation as to the reason such terms and conditions of the RFB cannot be met by, or, in the Vendor’s opinion, are not applicable to, the Vendor.
The selected Vendor(s) shall be required and expected to meet the specifications and requirements as set forth in this RFB in their entirety, except to the extent exceptions or special considerations or conditions are expressly set forth in the Vendor’s Bid and those exceptions or special considerations or conditions are expressly accepted by the School District. All pricing factors must be clearly indicated in the manner required on the Bid Forms provided as part of this RFB.
12. WITHDRAWAL OR REVISION OF BIDS
A. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled Due Date and time for opening of Bids.
B. A Bid may not be modified, withdrawn or canceled by the Vendor for 90 calendar days following the Due Date and time designated for the opening of Bids, and Vendor so agrees in submitting its
Bid.
13. ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF BIDS
A. Low Bid price is not always the determining factor in the awarding of the Bid. Other factors considered may include, but not be limited to, the following: delivery and/or completion time, quality, warranties, past performance, inventory availability, financial stability, and references.
B. Bids are considered irregular and may be rejected for any of the following reasons unless otherwise provided by law:
1. If the Bid Pricing Form furnished is not used or is altered.
2. If there are unauthorized additions, qualifications, conditions, or irregularities of any kind which may make the Bid incomplete, indefinite, or ambiguous as to its meaning.
3. If Vendor adds any provisions reserving right to accept or reject any awards of contract.
4. If unit or lump sum prices or alternates contained in the Bid schedule are obviously unbalanced either in excess of, or below, reasonable costs analysis values.
5. If Vendor fails to complete any portion of the Bid Form where information is requested such that the Bid Form cannot be properly evaluated.
6. If any pertinent instructions to vendors is not fully complied with.
C. The School District reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion (for this provision and all other provisions contained in this RFB), to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all Bids with or without cause. The School District further reserves the right to waive any irregularity or informality in the RFB process or any Bid, and the right to award the Contract to other than the
Vendor submitting the best financial bid (low bidder). The School District reserves the right to request additional information from any or all Vendors. The School District reserves the right to negotiate with the Vendors concerning their Bids. In the event a Vendor’s Bid is accepted by the
School District and that Vendor asserts exceptions, special considerations or conditions after acceptance, the School District, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to reject the
Bid and award the Contract to another Vendor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any award to, or selection of, the successful Vendor shall be contingent upon the Vendor executing the form of contract acceptable to the School District.
D. The School District shall have the right to accept alternates in any order or combination and to determine the low Vendor on the basis of the sum of the base Bid and the alternates accepted.
E. The School District reserves the right to purchase the type of piano requested, or any combination thereof, in variable quantities. The School District reserves the right to not purchase any piano which are part of this RFB.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
A. All Vendors and the Vendor shall perform and operate in conformance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. Nothing contained in this RFB or any contract shall be construed in any manner so as to require or permit any act that is prohibited by law.
15. INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
Vendor agrees to accept responsibility for loss or damage to any person or entity, and to indemnify, defend, hold harmless and release the School District, the members of its Board of Education (in their individual and official capacities), administrators and employees, from any and all claims, counter-claims, suits, debts, demands, actions, judgments, liens, liabilities, injuries, damages, costs, expenses, including actual attorneys’ fees and actual expert witness’ fees, and the cost of litigation that are asserted by any person or entity to the extent arising out of the acts or omissions or willful misconduct in the performance by the Vendor, its officers, employees and agents hereunder, whether or not there is concurrent negligence on the part of the School
District, or any breach of any terms or warranty(s) required under this RFB or the Contract, or the Vendor’s failure to comply with any and all applicable laws. This indemnification obligation is not limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages or compensation payable to or for Vendor or its agents, under workmen’s compensation acts, disability benefits acts or other employees’ benefits acts.
16. SHIPPING/DELIVERY
The Grand Piano is to be shipped/delivered in accordance with industry standards to prevent damage. All shipping/delivery costs shall be included in the pricing submitted on the Bid Pricing Form. Pricing shall be
F.O.B. delivered and unloaded.
INDEX OF ATTACHMENTS
PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
RFB FOR GRAND PIANO
Attachment A – Specifications
Attachment B – Bid Pricing Form
Attachment C – Familial Disclosure Affidavit
Attachment D – Iran Economic Sanctions Act Affidavit
ATTACHMENT A
Specifications
In addition to the Specifications outlined in the RFB:
The Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Choir program, located at Salem High School, seeks proposals for a new, high-quality grand piano that will enhance student learning and support daily instructional and performance needs.
The piano must exhibit superior tonal quality, responsive touch, and durable craftsmanship suitable for institutional use.
• Bids will be evaluated on the following elements:
o Size/Make/Model preference as stated o Instrument quality, sound, and craftsmanship; School District reserves the right to request an audio sample and/or product demonstration o Warranty coverage o Vendor reliability and ability to deliver within preferred dates between August 31, 2026 and
September 11, 2026 but no later than September 30, 2026. Tuning must be no later than one week after the delivery date o Total cost (including delivery, assembly, tuning and warranty) o Included accessories o References, particularly educational and institutional clients o Price shall be considered, but may not be the sole determining factor
• Purpose of Piano:
o Grand piano will support high school choral rehearsals, performances, and instruction o Must serve a wide range of musical styles: classical, folk, jazz, and contemporary o Must endure heavy daily use by students and staff in an instructional setting
● Preferred Size/Make/Model in order of preference:
○ Grand Pianos 6’1” – 6’4” in length. Prefer Yamaha S3x / Yamaha C3X / Kawai GX-3
○ Grand Pianos 6’5” – 7’0” in length. Prefer: Yamaha C5X / Kawai RX-6 / Boston GP-193 PE II
● Warranty must be included in the Bid Price: A warranty shall accompany the piano, with a strong preference for a minimum 10-year manufacturer fully-transferrable warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, and shall commence on the date of accepted delivery.
● Delivery and Assembly o Bid must include delivery to Salem High School, 46181 Joy Rd, Canton Township, MI 48187 o Bid must include full assembly in the designated classroom location, including professional tuning within one week of delivery.
ATTACHMENT B
Attached
Bid Pricing Form
Vendor Name: __________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Contact Person: ______________________________
E-Mail: _________________________ Phone: _____________________________
In accordance with the School District’s RFB, the Vendor certifies that it has familiarized itself with the Specifications, has carefully read them and understands their contents.
The Unit Prices for each item shall be expressed as not-to-exceed amounts and all amounts are to include costs and expenses each item, packaging, shipping, delivery, assembly, initial tuning, warranties, and any other costs, expenses and overhead to provide the piano in accordance with
RFB Specifications and the Contract Documents.
All Unit Pricing will be firm for six (6) months from the Due Date for Bids unless the Vendor expressly provides alternate pricing parameters.
The piano included in this Bid shall be NEW.
However, Vendor may, as a Voluntary Alternate, propose a gently-used piano so long as such
Piano meets all of the School District’s Specifications. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the School
District, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall have the right to determine if the proposed alternate submitted by Vendor meets the Specifications contained in this RFB and possesses equivalent qualities, and reserves the right to conduct an evaluation of the piano in so doing. Tthe
School District retains the absolute right to not accept any such alternates proposed.
Instructions: Complete the information below for each piano. Vendor may submit bids for more than one piano, but a separate Bid Pricing Form must be completed for each piano.
If Vendor elects to submit a voluntary alternate, Vendor must also complete a VOLUNTARY
ALTERNATE FORM for each piano, attached.
Item
Description Brand Name/Model Number
Serial Number Unit Price
Grand Piano
Indicate Accessories Included in Unit Price Circle One
• Piano Cover Fitted to Quoted Piano Yes/No
If NO, cost of piano cover fitted to quoted piano: $ ___________
Describe:__________________________________________________________
• Piano Bench Yes/No
If YES, specify Piano Bench Make/Model: _______________________________
If NO, cost of Piano Bench matching quoted piano: $ ___________
• Piano Truck Yes/No
If YES, specify Piano Truck Make/Model: ________________________________
If NO, cost of Piano Truck appropriately sized to move quoted piano: $ ________
• Humidity Control System (“HCS”) Yes/No
If YES, specify HCS Brand/Model___________________________________
If NO, cost of appropriate HCS for quoted piano: $ ________
Describe:__________________________________________________________
• Other Accessory Included in Unit Price _____________________________ Yes
Describe (use separate page if needed:
Indicate Services Included in Unit Price Circle One
• Extended Warranty(ies) Yes/No
If Yes, describe terms: ________________________________________________
If No, describe terms and cost, if available: ________________________________
• Maintenance Service Agreement(s) Yes/No
If Yes, describe terms: ________________________________________________
If No, describe terms and cost, if available: ________________________________
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA TO THE RFB
The Vendor acknowledges the following addendum(a) that were issued to the RFB:
Addendum Number Date
1 __________________
2 __________________
3 __________________
OTHER MANDATORY INFORMATION TO INCLUDE WITH BID:
1. Manufacturer’s specification sheet for each piano quoted.
2. Details of Grand Piano cabinet material and finish.
3. Warranty documentation.
4. Two (2) references.
Include contact person name and phone number, preferably from educational or institutional clients.
5. Estimated delivery date.
Preferred delivery is between August 31, 2026 and September 11, 2026. Delivery of piano, and accessories if bid as a package, must be complete no later than September 30, 2026. Include details of the estimated delivery date, delivery company and responsible contacts.
6. Date for complete assembly, including piano tuning timeline.
Tuning must be complete within one week of delivery. If the piano tuning is being conducted by a third party, include company contact information.
7. Names and titles of all personnel who will be working on the School District account, including the name of the primary contact person.
8. For Voluntary Alternate submissions, include audio samples or demonstration availability.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERMS & AUTHORIZATION
The undersigned Vendor acknowledges and agrees that the School District reserves, in its sole and absolute discretion, the right: (i) to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any and all Bids received in response to this RFB; (ii) to waive informalities and irregularities in the RFB process; (iii) to award the contract to other than the Vendor with the know bid;
and (iv) to award the contract to one (1) or more vendor(s).
By submitting a Bid, the Vendor certifies that its Bid, as submitted, complies with all terms and conditions as set forth in this RFB, unless specifically enumerated as an exception as part of its Bid.
Vendor Name: _______________________________________________________
Authorized Individual Name: ___________________________________________
Position/Title:_________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________
VOLUNTARY ALTERNATE FORM
This Form must be submitted for each Voluntary Alternate USED Piano
Incomplete forms may not be accepted
VOLUNTARY ALTERNATE Piano Information
Make & model
Serial Number
Year Manufactured (2021 or newer preferred)
Usage, Maintenance and Repair
History
Location of Piano, Full History
Construction (material and finish) and condition of cabinet
Manufacturer Specification Sheet attached? Yes / No
ATTACHMENT C
Familial Disclosure Affidavit
The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of the undersigned Vendor (the
“Vendor”), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the Plymouth-Canton
Community Schools’ (the “School District”) Request for Bids for Grand Piano, hereby represents and warrants that, except as provided below, no familial relationships exist between the owner or any employee of the Vendor, and any member of the Board of Education of the School District or the Superintendent of the School District. A list of the School District’s Board of Education
Members and its Superintendent may be found at https://www.pccsk12.com.
List any Familial Relationships:
VENDOR:
Name of Vendor
Authorized Signature:
Printed:
Its:
STATE OF )
)ss.
COUNTY OF ____________ ______)
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of ____________, 2022, by
, Notary Public
______________ County, __________________
My Commission Expires:___________________
Acting in the County of :________________
ATTACHMENT D
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE – IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT
Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012
The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of the below-named Vendor (the “Vendor”), pursuant to the compliance certification requirement provided in the Plymouth-Canton
Community Schools (the “School District”) Request For Bids For Grand Piano (the “RFB”), hereby certifies, represents and warrants that the Vendor (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 Vendor is awarded a
Contract as a result of the aforementioned RFB, the Vendor will not become an “Iran linked business” at any time during the course of performing any services under the Contract.
The Vendor 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 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 a request for bid/proposal for three (3) years from the date the it is determined that the person has submitted the false certification.
VENDOR:
Name of Vendor
By:
Its:
Date:
STATE OF )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of ____________, 2022, by
, Notary Public
______________ County, __________
My Commission Expires: ___________
Acting in the County of :___________
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