Baseline MS Security Improvements

South Haven Public Schools is seeking bids for Baseline Middle School Technology Improvements, specifically focusing on Access Control Systems and Video Security Systems upgrades. The procurement is located in Van Buren County, Michigan, with sealed bids due on April 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm local time. Bidders must submit proposals to the South Haven Athletics Technology Improvements location at 554 Green Street, South Haven, MI 49090. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the South Parking lot, and potential bidders are required to notify Commtech Design of their intent to bid by April 1, 2025. Bidder qualifications include being a reputable organization with a minimum of five years of successful experience in similar technological security projects, appropriate licensing, and sufficient financial resources. Each bid must include a bid security or bid bond of at least 5% of the total bid amount, with performance requirements for contracts exceeding $50,000.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must secure Performance, Labor, and Material bonds from a surety company with an A- or better rating if their contract exceeds $50,000. The Board of Education retains full discretion to accept or reject any bids, waive irregularities, and make awards in the best interests of the school district. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the technology improvements suggest a substantial investment in modernizing the school's security infrastructure. Bid documents can be obtained by emailing Joni Hodson, indicating a direct communication channel for interested vendors. The comprehensive nature of the security system upgrades suggests this is a significant technological enhancement for the school's baseline security measures.