Access Control Project - Edgemont, Rawsonville

Van Buren Public Schools is seeking bids for an Access Control Project at Edgemont and Rawsonville Elementary Schools located in Belleville, Michigan, within Wayne County. The procurement is a public bid opportunity for comprehensive access control system implementation, with electronic bid submissions due by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Edgemont Elementary School, where potential bidders can gather project-specific details. Bidders are required to submit a Bid Security of at least 5% of the proposal amount and may need to provide Performance and Payment Bonds covering 100% of the Contract Price. The bid documents will be available for viewing starting March 31, 2025, and can be downloaded from a specified e-builder website. Accompanying mandatory submission documents include disclosure of familial relationships, compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Criminal Background Disclosure, and a Non-Collusive Affidavit. The Board of Education retains the right to accept, reject, or modify bids and may award to a non-low bidder while reserving the ability to waive procedural irregularities.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders will need to submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating technical capability to implement access control systems across two elementary school facilities. Questions regarding the bid can be directed to Rob Kakoczki at Plante Moran Realpoint, who will likely provide additional clarification on technical specifications and project requirements. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the requirement for bid security and performance bonds suggests a substantial project investment. The access control project appears to involve system-wide security infrastructure upgrades, potentially including electronic door locks, monitoring systems, visitor management technologies, and integrated security protocols. Contractors responding to this opportunity should demonstrate expertise in educational facility security systems, comprehensive installation capabilities, and the ability to meet stringent documentation and compliance requirements outlined in the bid advertisement.