RFP FENCE-DUNESIDE.pdf

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RFP for Fence Installation
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RFP GHAP 260000001547 1
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Ottawa County, Michigan

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This is an Invitation to Bid for fencing installation services issued by Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) in Michigan. The District seeks sealed bids for the purchase and installation of fencing at the Duneside Discovery Center located at 1400 Wisconsin Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan. Bids must be received in person or by mail at the Education Service Center, 1415 S. Beechtree Street, Grand Haven, Michigan, no later than 10:00 AM on March 24th, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic submissions are not permitted. The selected bidder's proposal will be presented to the full school board for approval on Friday, April 17th, 2026, with notification of the award by Friday, April 24th, 2026. Project commencement is scheduled for on or about June 15th, 2026, following the conclusion of the school year. Site walks are available upon request with 24-hour advance notice. The contractor will coordinate installation with GHAPS ownership and the Landscape Architect from the Outdoor Discovery Center.

The fencing specifications require a 5-foot-high black vinyl-coated system with 2-inch diamond wire (8 gauge, 11 core) extruded knuckle-knuckle, 1-inch by 0.65-inch swedged rails measuring 21 feet long, line posts of 1-inch diameter and terminal posts of 2-inch diameter, all set in concrete to a depth of 42 inches. Single and double gates shall feature 1-inch frames with residential post hinges and strong arm latches. All bid proposals must be submitted with one original and one copy and include a notarized Familial Disclosure Statement and an Affidavit of Compliance to the Iran Economic Sanctions Act. Proposals are firm for ninety days. The contractor is responsible for contacting Miss Dig 811, obtaining Director of Operations approval before any core boring or digging, and locating underground items not identified by Miss Dig. Inquiries should be directed to Jason MacKay, Director of Operations, at mackayj@ghaps.org or 616-850-5185.

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INVITATION TO BID

FENCING

Grand Haven Area Public Schools will accept sealed bids for the purchase and installation of fencing as described in the attached specifications. Bids will be accepted in person or via mail until 10:00 AM on March 24th, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Electronic bid submissions will not be accepted.

The proposal from the successful bidder will be presented to the full school board for approval on Friday, April 17th, 2026. The chosen bidder will be notified by Friday, April 24th, 2026.

The awarded contractor will coordinate the installation with the owner (GHAPS) and the Landscape Architect from the Outdoor Discovery Center. The project will commence after the conclusion of the school year, on or about June 15th, 2026.

Each proposal must be submitted with one original and one copy, and must include the Familial Disclosure Statement and the Affidavit of Compliance to the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, which must be notarized. All proposals shall be firm for a period of ninety (90) days.

The Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids; to waive any informality therein; or to award the contract to other than the low bidder, which is in the best interest of the District.

Questions may be submitted to Jason MacKay, Director of Operations, via email mackayj@ghaps.org.

Project location:

Duneside Discovery Center 1400 Wisconsin Ave.

Grand Haven, MI 49417

Bid receiving location:

Education Service Center 1415 S. Beechtree St.

Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.ghaps.org

The contractor is responsible for contacting Miss Dig 811 and following the rules outlined on the website before construction. The contractor will also obtain approval from the Director of Operations before starting any core boring or dig work. Some underground items need to be located on-site that will not be identified by Miss Dig.

The contractor may request a site walk before submitting their proposal. Please allow 24 hours to set up a site visit. Please do not stop at the site without an appointment.

District contact:

Jason MacKay Director of Operations Grand Haven Area Public Schools mackayj@ghaps.org Office- 616-850-5185

Fence specifications:

General- Fence systems shall be 5’ fence height, black vinyl-coated

Wire- 2” Diamond x 8 gauge (11 core) extruded knuckle-knuckle x 60”

Rails- Fencing shall have a top and bottom rail Rails: 1 ⅜” 065 swedged x 21’ long

Posts- Line posts shall be 1 ⅝” in diameter x 065 Terminal posts shall be 2” diameter x 065 Post footings shall be embedded to a depth of 42” All fence posts shall be set in concrete

Gates-

Single fence gates shall be 1 ⅜” frame with residential post hinges and a strong arm double latch.

Double fence gates shall be 1 ⅜” frame with residential post hinges and a strong arm double gate latch.

(Example of gate latch required can be found on the page below.)

mailto:mackayj@ghaps.org

IRAN BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AFFIDAVIT

Effective April 1, 2013, all bids, proposals, and/or qualification statements received in the State of Michigan must comply with the “Iran Economic Sanctions Act”. The following certification must be signed and included with the bid submittal.

Certification:

Pursuant to the Michigan Iran Economic Sanctions Act, 2012 P.A. 517, by submitting a bid, proposal, or response, Respondent certifies, under civil penalty for false certification, that it is fully eligible to do so under law and that it is not an “Iran-linked business” as the term is defined in the Act.

Signature:___________________________Print:______________________________

Company:_______________________________________

Title:___________________________________________

Date:_________________

Familial Disclosure Statement

All bids shall be accompanied by a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner(s) or any employee of the bidder and any member of the Board of Education of the School District or the Superintendent of the School District.

The Board of Education shall not accept a bid that does not include a sworn and notarized disclosure statement regarding familial relationships.

Owner Employee:

GHAPS District Board Member or Superintendent:

STATE OF MICHIGAN

COUNTY OF_________________

The instrument was acknowledged before me on the________day of

_____________, 20____ by _____________________________Notary Public

___________________ County, Michigan

My Commission Expires: _______________

Example of the gate latch required for this project.

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