Wall Partition - ET.pdf

May 24, 2019

To Whom It May Concern:

Branch ISD previously sought bids for two wall partitions. Due to the cost, the bid specifications have been revised. The ISD is now seeking bids for the following stud wall partition:

88’ Wall with one 3070 Hollow Metal Door & Frame (Electrical Tech area)

Bid needs to include:

20 gauge steel studs 12’ high with 20-gauge track anchored to concrete floor with impact anchors and top braced to ceiling joists or other roof supports.

T1-11 wood siding, 4x8 sheets on south section side of north wall. All other walls are to be ½” drywall.

1x4 trim boards over seams at 8’, 1x4 trim boards at corners, base and top of partition on T1-11 side only.

3070 hollow metal door with hollow metal jamb. ISD will provide and install all door hardware.

Excess materials to be hauled from site.

BISD will be responsible for:

Removal of existing items/structures prior to start of project.

Electrical/mechanical work associated with partitions.

Work must be completed no later than August 2, 2019.

Vendors must visit the work site, take measurements and evaluate the work to be done.

Please contact Roger Broughman at (517) 227-1121 to make arrangements for your site visit. Successful vendor must secure any necessary permits and provide certificates of liability and worker's compensation insurance.

Bids are to be returned to my attention no later than 2:00 p.m. local time, on Friday, June 14, 2019. Bids are to be sent to my attention by mail, fax (517) 279-5766, or email rineharb@branch-isd.org. There will be no public opening of bids.

mailto:rineharb@branch-isd.org

As required by State Law (P.A. 232 of 2004), all bids shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between Branch Intermediate School District or any employee of the bidder and any member of the School Board or the Superintendent of the School District. Bids that do not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement will not be accepted.

Also, as pursuant to Michigan law (P.A. 517 of 2012), before accepting any bid or proposal, or entering into any contract for goods or services with any prospective vendor, the vendor must first certify that it is not an “Iran Linked Business” as defined by law.

A bidder wishing to protest a bid must file in writing with the Office of the Superintendent within seventy-two (72) hours of the opening of the bids in protest. Within five (5) days of receipt of a protest, the Superintendent shall review the protest as submitted and render a decision regarding the merits of the protest and any impact on the acceptance and rejection of bids submitted. Notice of the filing of a bid protest shall be communicated to the Board and shall be so noted in any subsequent recommendation for the acceptance of bids and awarding of contracts. Failure to file a notice of intent to protest, or failure to file a formal written protest within the time prescribed, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings.

The Branch Intermediate School District reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all bids.

Sincerely, Beth Rinehart, Administrative Assistant Purchasing/Accounts Payable Services

Enclosures

Branch Intermediate School District

All bids are required to 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 intermediate school board, or the intermediate superintendent of the intermediate school district. The intermediate school board shall not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER OR CONTRACTOR

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of ________________________ (the "Bidder or Contractor"), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the Branch Intermediate School District (the "School District") advertisement for construction, contractor, service, or material bids, hereby represent and warrant, except as provided below, that no familial relationships exist between the owner 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.

List any Familial Relationships:

BIDDER OR CONTRACTOR:

By: _______________________________

Its: _______________________________

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

)ss:

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:__________________

VENDOR CERTIFICATION

THAT IS NOT AN

“IRAN LINKED BUSINESS”

Pursuant to Michigan law, (the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, 2012 PA 517, MCL 129.311 et seq.), before accepting any bid or proposal, or entering into any contract for goods or services with any prospective Vendor, the Vendor must first certify that it is not an “IRAN LINKED BUSINESS”, as defined by law.

Vendor

Legal Name

Street Address

City

State, Zip

Corporate I.D.

Number / State

Taxpayer I.D. #

The undersigned, with: 1) full knowledge of all of the Vendor’s business activities, 2) full knowledge of the requirements and possible penalties under the law MCL 129.311 et seq.

and 3) the full and complete authority to make this certification on behalf of the Vendor, by his/her signature below, certifies that: the Vendor is NOT an “IRAN LINKED

BUSINESS” as required by MCL 129.311 et seq., and as such that the Vendor is legally eligible to submit a bid and be considered for a possible contract to supply goods and/or services to the County of Branch.

Signature of Vendor’s Authorized Agent:

Printed Name of Vendor’s Authorized Agent:

Witness Signature:

Printed Name of Witness: