Auditorium Lighting Equipment 2026

Grand Rapids Public Schools in Kent County, Michigan, is soliciting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for auditorium lighting equipment to be delivered to 900 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids. The procurement specifically seeks various ETC lighting components, including 10 ColorSource Fresnel V LED fixtures, 6 barn doors with extension rings, 10 ColorSource Spot V fixtures, 2 and 8 EDLT lenses of varying degrees, 36 ColorSource CYC fixtures, 9 ColorSource Linear 2 units, and 8 SolaFrame Theatre fixtures with Mini-Claws. The RFQ was issued on January 8, 2026, with a designated question period from January 8 to February 4, 2026, and a submission deadline of February 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals through the Grand Rapids Public Schools Bonfire Hub portal, including a proposal file, Debarment and Suspension Certification, Iran Business Relationship Affidavit, and Statement of Familial Relationship. The district anticipates vendor selection within five business days of the RFQ due date, with Board of Education approval expected on March 10, 2026, which is the intended purchase date.

The procurement includes several mandatory compliance requirements that may restrict potential bidders. Vendors must complete and submit a Sworn Statement of Familial Relationship disclosing any familial connections to school board members or the superintendent, as well as an Iran Business Relationship Affidavit certifying they are not an "Iran linked business" under Michigan law. Additionally, bidders must provide a Debarment and Suspension Certification attesting that they and their associated owners, partners, directors, officers, or managers are not currently suspended, debarred, or ineligible by any Federal agency. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive certification requirements suggest a thorough vetting process. Quotes must include all shipping and delivery costs to the specified Michigan location, with estimated delivery dates required for a potential March 10, 2026 purchase. Technical support for portal submissions is available through Euna Procurement at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com, and vendors are advised to submit materials at least one business day before the closing deadline to ensure sufficient upload time.