Addendum 3 RFP LISD Improvement Projects

The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) in Adrian, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for improvement projects at the Trenton Hills Learning Center and TECH Center facilities. This procurement encompasses five separate bid divisions: Trenton Hills Cabinetry Replacement, Trenton Hills Data Renovations, Trenton Hills Flooring Replacement, East Building Data Renovations, and TECH Center Main Building Data Renovations. The scope of work includes electrical relocation, flooring installation totaling 1,361 square feet with specific finishes including Wilsonart laminate and Karndean design flooring, cabinet and countertop modifications, vinyl base installation, and comprehensive network infrastructure upgrades requiring installation of 126 total data drops (52 new drops at TECH East Building and 74 new drops at Trenton Hills Learning Center). Network requirements mandate Category 6 plenum-rated UTP and STP wiring with strict installation standards including 6-foot bundling intervals, firewall sealing with Fire Stop red caulk, and EIA/TIA 568B compliance, along with Cisco 2960X 48-port switches, Belkin 48-port Cat6 patch panels, and cable certification testing using a Fluke DTX1800 tester. All labor and materials must be provided by the contractor, with cable labeling requirements and electrical outlet and raceway relocation to maintain usability in new configurations. The mandatory pre-bid walk is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Trenton Hills Learning Center (1008 W Maple Ave, Adrian, MI 49221), with sealed bid proposals due by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, submitted to the William J. Ross Education Service Center (4107 North Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI 49221). Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately following the deadline via Zoom in accordance with Governor Whitmer's Executive Order, with the project completion date set for August 10, 2020.

Michigan-based businesses receive a preference of the lesser value of 5% or $10,000 when determining awards. All bidders must submit sworn and notarized familial disclosure statements certifying any relationships to LISD Board members or the superintendent, compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan business certification, conflict of interest certification, and suspended or debarred vendor status. Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the base bid is required in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or money order, and successful bidders must furnish Labor and Material Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds each in the amount of 100% of the contract sum. Comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 excess liability umbrella coverage is mandatory. Progress payments will be made based on approved schedules of values with ten percent (10%) retainage, and liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the August 10, 2020, completion date. Contract administration will be provided by Dailey Engineering, Inc., with weekly and monthly project meetings as required, and bids may not be withdrawn for thirty (30) days after the bid date. No specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in the solicitation documents.