WMA Midland HVAC - Requst For Proposal #1021.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

Midland Campus HVAC Improvements

RFP #1021

WATERFORD MONTESSORI ACADEMY

Attention: Jeremy Gillam

4860 Midland Avenue

Waterford, Michigan 48328

Telephone: (248) 674-2400 Ext. 2

Email: jgilliam@waterfordmontessori.org

I. OVERVIEW

1.1. PURPOSE

The purpose of the Request For Proposals (“RFP”) is for Waterford Montessori Academy

(the “Academy”) to obtain proposals from qualified contractors to perform mechanical, electrical and structural improvements (the “Work”).

1.2. SELECTION TIMELINE

NOTE: Throughout the remainder of this RFP, a prospective contractor is referred to as the “Contractor.”

The Academy’s anticipated timeline for its selection process is:

Issuance of this RFP July 26, 2021

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting 1:00 p.m. August 11, 2021

Deadline for written Requests For Clarifications 12:00 p.m., August 19, 2021

DUE DATE FOR PROPOSALS 1:00 p.m., August 26, 2021

Contractor Post Bid Interview August 26, 2021 – September 3, 2021

Academy’s consideration of the Contract September 15, 2021

Commencement of Work Immediately following contract award, September 15, 2021

Academy Completion of Work TBD, 2021

PLEASE NOTE: The Academy reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to make modifications to the above selection timeline as it determines to be in its best interest.

II. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

2.1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND REQUIREMENTS

The Due Date for receipt of Proposals is:

July 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. EDT (the “Due Date”)

2.1.1. Proposal Envelope: The opaque envelope containing your Proposal must be marked in the lower left hand corner as follows:

SEALED PROPOSAL ENCLOSED

MIDLAND CAMPUS HVAC IMPROVEMENTS

RFP #1021

[Contractor’s Name]

[Contractor’s Address]

[Contractor’s Telephone Number]

The envelope must also be addressed and delivered as follows:

WATERFORD MONTESSORI ACADEMY

Attention: Jeremy Gillam

4860 Midland Avenue

Waterford, Michigan 48328

2.1.2. Late Proposals: Each Contractor is responsible for submission of its Proposal.

Proposals or Proposal revisions received after the Due Date will not be accepted or considered. The Academy is not liable for any delivery or postal delays.

2.1.3. Returned Proposals: All Proposals received after the Due Date will be unopened and made available to the respective Contractor for pick-up, at its sole cost and expense.

2.1.4. Signed Original Proposal: Each Proposal must be an original and hard copy, and signed by an authorized member of the Contractor’s firm. This member should be the highest-ranking officer at the local level. NO ORAL, FAX or E-

MAILED Proposals will be accepted. Each Proposal must be submitted on the

Proposal Forms attached to this RFP.

2.1.5. Copies of Proposal: The Contractor shall also submit with the signed original

Proposal, two (2) complete copies of the signed original Proposal and one (1) copy on a thumb drive.

2.1.6. Opening of Proposals: At the specified location and Due Date stated above, all submitted Proposals shall be publicly opened and read aloud. Any interested parties may attend. No immediate decision will be rendered.

2.1.7. E-Mail Clarifications: The Academy intends to communicate with Contractors via e-mail (e.g., RFP clarifications and addenda). Except for the delivery of the

Proposal itself, references in this RFP to “written” form of communications include e-mail.

2.1.8. Additional Requests For Clarification: Prospective Contractors may request that the Academy clarify information contained in this RFP. All such requests must be made in writing via email. The Academy will attempt to provide a written response to all written Requests For Clarification within five (5) business days after the receipt of such request. The Academy will not respond to any

Request For Clarification received after 12:00 p.m. on August 19, 2021.

Requests For Clarification and inquiries must be made via e-mail. All Requests

For Clarification must be directed to Ehresman Architects at architects@ehresmanarchitects.com (Subject Line: WMA Midland Campus

RFP#1021 Request For Clarification). No response will be made to any oral questions. All questions and answers will be posted on the Academy’s website.

It is each Contractor’s responsibility to check the Academy’s website prior to the

RFP Due Date to ensure that it has received all of the information, including, but not limited to, all Addenda to this RFP.

2.1.9. Restrictions On Communication: From the issue date of this RFP until a

Contractor is selected and the selection announced, a prospective Contractor shall mailto:architects@ehresmanarchitects.com not communicate about the subject of this RFP or an Contractor’s Proposal with the Academy, its Board of Directors, or any individual member, administrators, faculty, staff, students, employees, except for additional Requests For

Clarification in accordance with Paragraph 2.1.8 above, or as otherwise required by applicable law.

2.1.10. Addenda to the RFP: If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFP, notice of the revision will be e-mailed to all parties that requested a copy of this

RFP. All addenda will be issued through the Academy’s website and all addenda shall become a part of this RFP. Each Contractor must in its Proposal, to avoid any miscommunication, acknowledge all addenda which it has received, but the failure of an Contractor to receive, or acknowledge receipt of, any addendum shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complying with the terms thereof.

2.1.11. RFP/Proposal Information Controlling: The Academy intends that all

Contractors shall have equal access to information relative to this RFP, and that this RFP contains adequate information. No information communicated, either verbally or in writing, to or from a Contractor shall be effective unless confirmed by written communication contained in an addendum to this RFP, a Request For

Clarification or other written response thereto, or in the Proposal.

2.1.12. Finality of Decision: Any decision made by the Academy, including the

Contractor selection, shall be final.

2.1.13. Reservation of Rights: The Academy reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion (for this provision and all other provisions contained in this RFP), to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all Proposals with or without cause.

The Academy further reserves the right to waive any irregularity or informality in the RFP process or any Proposal, and the right to award the Contract to other than the Contractor(s) submitting the best financial Proposal (low bidder). The

Academy reserves the right to request additional information from any or all

Contractors. The Academy reserves the right to select one or more Contractors to perform the Work on behalf of the Academy. In the event Contractor’s Proposal is accepted by the Academy and Contractor asserts exceptions, special considerations or conditions after acceptance, the Academy, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to reject the Proposal and award the

Contract to another contractor.

2.1.14. Release of Claims: Each Contractor by submitting its Proposal releases the

Academy from any and all claims arising out of, and related to, this RFP process and selection of a Contractor.

2.1.15. Contractor Bears Proposal Costs: A recipient of this RFP is responsible for any and all costs and liabilities incurred by it or others acting on its behalf in preparing or submitting a Proposal, or otherwise responding to this RFP, or any negotiations incidental to its Proposal or this RFP.

2.1.16. Irrevocability of Proposals: All Proposals 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 Proposals set forth above.

2.1.17. Collusive Bidding: The Contractor certifies that its Proposal is made without any previous understanding, agreement or connection with any person, firm or corporation making a Proposal for the same Work and is in all respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud or otherwise illegal action.

2.2. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT

This outlines the information that must be provided by each Contractor and the required format for its Proposal. Any Proposal not providing the required information, or not conforming to the format specified, may be disqualified on that basis. Please also refer to

Sections 2.1, 4.1 and 4.2 of this RFP for additional Proposal requirements. Attached to this RFP is a form of contract under which the Work requested under this RFP shall be provided by the successful Contractor (the “Contract” and referred to throughout the

Contract as the “Agreement”) (See also Section 3.1 of this RFP). The Contract contains many details relative to the Work requested by the Academy, the terms and conditions under which the Work shall be provided by the Contractor, and should be reviewed carefully by each Contractor prior to submitting a Proposal.

Any exceptions to the terms and conditions contained in this RFP or the form of

Contract attached to this RFP, or any other special considerations or conditions requested or required by the Contractor MUST be specifically enumerated by the

Contractor and be submitted as part of its Proposal, together with an explanation as to the reason such terms and conditions of the RFP or form of Contract cannot be met by, or, in the Contractor’s opinion, are not applicable to, the Contractor. The

Contractor shall be required and expected to meet the specifications and requirements as set forth in this RFP and the form of Contract in their entirety, except to the extent exceptions or special considerations or conditions are expressly set forth in the Contractor’s Proposal and those exceptions or special considerations or conditions are expressly accepted by the Academy. All Pricing factors must be clearly indicated in the Proposal Forms provided as part of the Contractor’s

Proposal.

Each Proposal must include, at a minimum, the following:

2.2.1 A detailed list setting forth any exceptions to this RFP and/or the Contract, or other special considerations or conditions of the Contractor, including explanations of such exceptions or the reason such terms and conditions of the

RFP or form of Contract cannot be met by, or on the Contractor’s opinion are not applicable to, the Contractor.

2.2.2 References – Each Proposal must include detailed evidence that the Contractor is currently providing Work for other public schools or educational institutions. The

Contractor must provide this information, including contact names, addresses, phone numbers and type and scope of work provided. This should include school of similar size and scope as the Academy HVAC Improvements.

2.2.3 Evidence of the Contractor’s ability to provide adequate insurance coverages and bonds and licenses, as required by this RFP and the Contract to protect the interests of the Contractor and the Academy.

2.2.4 Demonstrate that the Contractor understands and will comply with all regulatory laws, codes, and requirements of any Local, State, and Federal law that apply to the requirements and obligations under this RFP and the Contract, including, but not limited to, the Michigan Revised School Code (MCL 380.1 et seq.), and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

2.2.5 A completed Proposal Pricing Form provided as ATTACHMENT A.

2.2.6 A completed Familial Disclosure Affidavit provided as ATTACHMENT B.

2.2.7 A completed Iran Economics Sanctions Act Affidavit of Compliance provided as

ATTACHMENT C.

2.3. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Examples: Contractor to provide Minimum Experience – at least three (3) comparable projects of similar size and cost, with customer reference. Education Projects preferred.

Detail Construction Schedule: Contractor to provide a detailed schedule assuming construction start immediately following contract award, and providing substantial completion date and final completion date for consideration.

Required Warranties: Contractor to provide a one (1) year written guarantee for the entire work. Provide written warranty for one (1) year from each subcontractor and from each major material supplier, and to include any extended warranty specified under the

Specification Section.

Required Permits: This project falls under the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan

Bureau of Construction Codes and Bureau of Fire Safety.

Required Licenses: As required based on the Construction Documents.

Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain the following insurances until the completion of Work of this Contract in the following minimum amounts:

Workers compensation coverage that meets or exceeds legal requirements.

Automobile and truck liability coverage with a minimum combined single limit of liability of $1,000,000.

A minimum Commercial General Liability limit of $1,000,000.

With respect to any of the insurance policies maintained by the Contractor pursuant to this Contract which are “claims made” policies, in the event at any time any such policies are cancelled or not renewed, the Contractor shall provide a substitute insurance policy with terms and conditions and in amounts which comply with the terms of this Contract and which provides for retroactive coverage to the date of cancellation or nonrenewal to fill any gaps in coverage which may exist due to the cancellation or nonrenewal of the prior “claims made” policies. With respect to all “claims made” policies which are renewed, the Contractor shall provide coverage retroactive to the date of commencement of work under this Contract. All said substitute or renewed “claims made” policies shall be maintained in full force and effect for three (3) years from the date of final payment of the Project.

All such certificates of liability insurance must include the Owner as an additional insured on both the commercial general liability and automobile policies and must provide that the Owner will be given at least thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or change in insurance coverage.

2.4. SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF THE WORK

Refer to Ehresman Architects’ Construction Documents including the Project Manual and set of Drawings.

III. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

3.1. FORM OF CONTRACT

3.1.1. Form of Contract: This is a Request For Proposals only. Proposals will be treated as offers to enter into the Contract (as defined above) with the Academy.

The Academy and successful Contractor shall memorialize their contractual relationship and obligations using the form of Contract attached hereto as

ATTACHMENT D. The Contract contains many details relative to the Work required under this RFP, as well as the terms and conditions under which the

Work shall be provided by the successful Contractor. The Contract should be reviewed carefully by each Contractor prior to submitting a Proposal. Any exceptions to the terms and conditions contained in the Contract, or any other special considerations or conditions requested or required by the Contractor relative to this RFP or the form of Contract shall be expressly/specifically enumerated by the Contractor and be submitted as part of its Proposal, together with an explanation as to the reason such terms and conditions cannot be met by, or, in the Contractor’s opinion are not applicable to, the Contractor, provided however, that exceptions or special conditions of the Contractor will not be binding upon the Academy unless those exceptions or special conditions are expressly accepted by the Academy, and incorporated into the final Contract.

Following the selection of the successful Contractor by the Academy, the

Contract will be finalized by the parties. The below sections contain information relative to selected provisions of the Contract and/or the expectations of the

Academy relative to the provision of the Work. This information is provided to assist the Contractor in evaluating the Academy and submitting a Bid, and should neither supplant the terms and conditions of the Contract nor a careful review of the Contract by the Contractor.

3.1.1.1. Familial Disclosure Affidavit: All Contractors must provide familial disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to its Proposal. The Proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner and/or any employee of the Contractor and any member of the Academy’s Board of Directors or the Academy’s

Chief Executive Officer. The Academy will not accept a Proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement. The

Familial Disclosure Affidavit is attached to this RFP as

ATTACHMENT B.

3.1.1.2. Iran Economic Sanctions Act: In accordance with Michigan Public

Act No. 517 of 2012, all Proposals must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement certifying that the Contractor is not an Iran

Linked Business. The Academy will not accept a Proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized statement. The Affidavit of

Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act is attached to this RFP as

ATTACHMENT C.

3.1.1.3. Bid Bond: Contractors must submit with its Proposal bid security in the form of a Bid Bond issued by a qualified surety or certified check in an amount of five percent (5%) of the Proposal (“Bid Security”).

Failure to include this Bid Security with Contractor’s Proposal will result in the rejection of your Proposal. If a Bid Bond is posted by a

Contractor, it shall be from a Treasury Surety licensed to do business in the State of Michigan, and the attorney-in-fact who executes the Bid

Bond on behalf of the Contractor shall attach a certified, current copy of its power of attorney. In the event a certified check is submitted, it shall be made payable to “Waterford Montessori Academy.” The

Academy shall not be liable for any interest earned thereon. The Bid

Security shall be forfeited as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, if the Contractor withdraws its Proposal after the Due Date for submission of Proposals or, upon acceptance of its Proposal by the

Academy, Contractor fails to execute the form of Contract acceptable to the Academy, substantially evidencing and incorporating this RFP and its Proposal and fails to provide the required Performance Bond and/or Payment Bond, if any, and the required insurance certificates, within fifteen (15) days of an award of a Contract to the Contractor.

Bid Bonds shall be duly executed by the Contractor, as principal and by a surety that is properly licensed and authorized to do business in the state in which the Work is to be performed. All sureties providing bonds for this Project must be listed in the latest version of the

Department of Treasury’s Circular 570, entitled “Companies Holding

Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies”, with the bond amount less than or equal to the underwriting limitation, and/or have an A.M. best rating of A- or better. Bid Security shall be returned to all non-successful

Contractors within a reasonable time after the award of a Contract and execution of a Contract by the successful Contractor.

3.1.1.4. Performance Bond: Successful Contractors whose Proposals are

$50,000 or more will be required to furnish Performance and Payment

Bonds, in a form satisfactory to the Academy, in the amount of 100% of its Proposal by a Treasury listed Surety licensed to do business in the State of Michigan, and the attorney-in-fact who executed the

Performance and Payment Bonds on behalf of the Contractor shall attach a certified, current copy of its power of attorney. The cost of the Bonds shall be included in each Proposal.

3.1.1.5. Governing Law: The Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. The parties hereby agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts sitting in

Oakland County, Michigan.

3.1.1.6. General Indemnification: Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Academy, its Board of Directors, its Board

Members, in their official and individual capacities, its administrators, employees, agents, contractors, successors and assignees, from and against any and all claims, counter claims, suits, debts, demands, actions, judgments, liens, costs, expenses, damages, injuries and liabilities, including actual attorney’s fees and actual expert witness fees arising out of or in connection with Contractor’s performance of the Contract and/or from Contractor’s violation of any of the terms of the Contract, including, but not limited to: (i) the negligent acts or willful misconduct of the Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, successors, assignees, contractors and agents; (ii) any breach of the terms of the Contract by the Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, successors, assignees, contractors and agents; (iii) any violation or breach of any applicable Federal, State or local law, rule, regulation, ordinance, policy and/or licensing and permitting requirements applicable to the Contract; or (iv) any breach of any representation or warranty by the Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, successors, assignees, contractors and agents under the

Contract. The Contractor shall notify the Academy by certified mail, return receipt requested, immediately upon actual knowledge of any claim, suit, action, or proceeding for which the Academy may be entitled to indemnification under the Contract. This paragraph shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Contract. This paragraph shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the

Contract and shall not be limited by the Contractor’s insurance obligations contained in the Contract.

3.1.1.7. Compliance With Laws: Contractor shall comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, ordinances, policies and regulations, including any licensing and permitting requirements, under the Contract. Contractor, including its personnel, employees, contractors, consultants and agents shall be responsible for knowing the Academy’s policies concerning appropriate behavior of persons in

Academy facilities and, on Academy properties, including for example, the prohibitions of sexual harassment and smoking, and shall comply with all such policies. Contractor represents and warrants to the Academy that it shall at all times be in compliance with any and all applicable federal and state laws, rules, ordinances, policies and regulations and licensing and permitting requirement applicable to the

Contract. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold Academy harmless from any liability from its failure to so comply.

3.1.1.8. Right to Terminate on Breach: Each party shall have, in addition to all other remedies available to it, the right to terminate the Contract immediately upon written notice to the other party that the other party has committed a material breach of any of its obligations herein and such material party has committed a material breach of any of its obligations herein and such material breach shall not have been cured or corrected within ten (10) days following written notice of the same.

Furthermore, if the Academy must regularly request that the

Contractor cure breaches of the Contract, such circumstances shall be grounds for termination of the Contract for cause, even if each breach on its own would not be material.

i. Events Upon Termination: Upon termination of the

Contract by either party for Breach or default of the other party, each party shall be entitled to exercise any other right, remedy or privilege which may be available to it under applicable law or proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the Contract or to recover damages for the breach of the Contract. Upon termination of the

Contract, the Contractor shall immediately provide the

Academy with any and all drawings and documentation regarding the Work. In the event of termination, title to all supplies, materials, equipment or products purchased by the

Contractor for integration into the Work shall pass to the

Academy, and Contractor shall deliver possession of said supplies, materials, equipment or products to the Academy at a location to be designated by the Academy.

3.1.1.9. Pricing: Prices quoted are to be F.O.B. to Waterford Montessori

Academy. All purchases Prices shall be net; including transportation, insurance and delivery charges fully prepaid by the successful

Contractor to destinations indicated in the Proposal.

3.1.1.10. Taxes: The Academy is exempt from taxes. However, when state and local taxes are required on construction materials installed by the

Contractor, such taxes must be included in the Contractor’s Proposal price.

3.1.1.11. Proposal Withdrawal: Contractors may withdraw its Proposals any time before the Due Date. Proposals may not be withdrawn for at least

90 days after the Due Date.

3.1.1.12. Competition: The name of a model, manufacturer or brand in this

RFP shall not be considered as exclusive of other brands. Brands and models specified in this RFP are preferred. The Academy expects all supplies, materials, equipment or products bid by a Contractor to meet or exceed the Specifications set forth in this RFP. Further, it is the

Academy’s intent that this RFP 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 supplies, material, equipment or products requested in this RFP 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. The Academy in its sole and absolute discretion, shall have the right to determine if the proposed equivalent products/brands submitted by the Contractor meet the

Specifications contained in this RFP and possess equivalent and/or better qualities. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the

Academy in writing if any Specifications or suggested comparable equivalent products/brands require clarification by the Academy prior to the Due Date for Proposals. Any and all deviations from

Specifications must be noted on the Proposal Form.

IV. PROPOSAL

4.1. PROPOSAL FORMS

Each Contractor shall submit its Proposal using the Proposal Pricing Form attached hereto as ATTACHMENT A, along with any other information required by this RFP or deem necessary and appropriate by the Contractor for evaluation of its Proposal.

4.2. PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

In addition to the Proposal Pricing Form and any information required under Section 4.1 above, please attach copies of the following documents to your Proposal:

4.2.1. Proposal Pricing Form and detailed list setting forth any exceptions to the RFP and/or Contract, or other special considerations or conditions of the Contractor, including explanations of such exceptions or the reason such terms and conditions of the RFP or form of Contract cannot be met by, or are not applicable to, the

Contractor.

4.2.2. List of Contractor’s References (K-12 references preferred) with which

Contractor has contracted to perform Work or services similar to the Work described herein. The Contractor must provide this information, including contact names, addresses, phone numbers and type and scope of Work/services provided.

4.2.3. Contractor’s Verification of addenda to the RFP, if any.

4.2.4. Evidence of the Contractor’s ability to provide adequate insurance coverages as required by this RFP and the Contract to protect the interests of the Contractor and the Academy.

4.2.5. A completed Familial Disclosure Affidavit, which is attached hereto as

ATTACHMENT B.

4.2.6. A completed Iran Sanctions Act Affidavit of Compliance, which is attached hereto as ATTACHMENT C.

ATTACHMENT A

PROPOSAL PRICING FORM

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:

CONTRACTOR’S NAME:_________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON:____________________________________________________

ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE:__________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER:_________________________________________________

FAX NUMBER:_________________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________

A. CONTRACTOR PRICING

B. WARRANTIES

Please detail the type and length of all warranties offered by the Contractor under this

Proposal for the following: 1) labor/installation; and 2) materials and equipment.

C. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA TO RFP

The Contractor acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Addendum Number __________________dated_________________________

Addendum Number __________________dated_________________________

Addendum Number __________________dated_________________________

The undersigned understands that the Academy reserves the right to accept or reject in whole or in part any and all Proposals, to waive informalities and irregularities therein, and to award the

Contract to other than the Contractor(s) submitting the best financial Proposal (low bidder) and to award the Contract to one (1) or more Contractors in the Academy’s sole and absolute discretion.

If award is made to our firm based upon our Proposal, we agree to enter into the attached form of

Contract with the Academy to furnish the Work in strict accordance with this Request For

Proposal, the Contract and our Proposal.

My signature certifies that the Proposal as submitted complies with all terms and conditions as set forth in this Request For Proposal and the Contract, unless specifically enumerated as an exception as part of our Proposal.

I hereby certify that I am authorized to sign as a Representative for the firm.

CONTRACTOR HEREBY SUBMITS THIS PROPOSAL PRICING FORM IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RFP.

Name of Contractor:____________________________________

(Signature/Principal)

(Name Printed)

Date: ________________________________

ATTACHMENT B

FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVIT

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of ________________________ (the

“Contractor”), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the Waterford

Montessori Academy’s (the “Academy”) Request For Proposals For

_______________________, hereby represents and warrants that, except as provided below, no familial relationships exist between the owner or any employee of the Contractor, and any member of the Board of Directors of the Academy or the Chief Executive Officer of the

Academy. A list of the Academy’s Board of Directors Members and its Chief Executive Office may be found at https://www.waterfordmontessori.org.

List any Familial Relationships:

CONTRACTOR:

By:

Its:

STATE OF )

)ss.

COUNTY OF ____________ )

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

, Notary Public

______________ County, My Commission Expires:

Acting in the County of :

https://www.waterfordmontessori.org/

ATTACHMENT C

IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE

Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of the below-named contractor (“Contractor”), pursuant to the compliance certification requirement provided in the Waterford Montessori

Academy’s (the “Academy”) Request For Proposals For ____________________ (the “RFP”), hereby certifies, represents and warrants that the Contractor (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 Contractor is awarded a contract as a result of the aforementioned RFP, the Contractor will not become an

“Iran linked business” at any time during the course of performing any Work under the Contract.

The Contractor 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 Academy’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 proposal for three (3) years from the date the it is determined that the person has submitted the false certification.

CONTRACTOR:

Name of Contractor

By:

Its:

Date:

STATE OF )

)ss.

COUNTY OF ____________ )

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

, Notary Public

______________ County, My Commission Expires:

Acting in the County of

ATTACHMENT D

CONTRACT

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