2018 Kent ISD Audiology Equipment - see attached RFP

Kent Intermediate School District issued this Request for Proposal to procure specialized audiology equipment for its educational programming. The solicitation seeks sealed bids for eight categories of equipment: two Otocam video otoscopes, one Zodiac Diagnostic Tympanometer, one Sentiero OAE system, two Astera 2 Diagnostic Audiometer Systems, one Behavioral Audiometry Reinforcement System with soundfield speakers, one Behavioral Audiometry Reinforcement Lights system, and one Aurical Probe Microphone Measurement System. All equipment must integrate with the OTOsuite platform and maintain NOAH 4 compatibility where applicable. Bidders must include comprehensive pricing that encompasses equipment costs, shipping, handling, installation, and a two-year warranty with service contract in their proposals. Alternative manufacturers are acceptable provided bidders submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating equivalency to base specifications. Sealed bids are due by 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at the Kent ISD Maintenance Building located at 1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, with public bid opening immediately following the deadline. Kent ISD intends to award the contract at its October 15, 2018 board meeting, and all proposals must remain firm for 90 days following the bid submission date.

All bids must be accompanied by sworn and notarized affidavits certifying compliance with Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012 (Iran Economic Sanctions Act) and disclosing any familial relationships between company owners or employees and Kent ISD board members or superintendent as required by Public Act 232 of 2004. Kent ISD reserves the right to restrict bidding to Michigan-based businesses and to accept or reject any or all bids. The district is exempt from state and federal excise taxes. Delivery terms are flexible and must be coordinated with the project coordinator, with all waste disposal responsibilities assigned to the bidder. No incumbent vendors, budget range, or award value was specified in the RFP documentation.