Bid Request for Cabinetry Work

Escanaba Area Public Schools is requesting sealed bids for cabinetry work at Webster School in Escanaba, Michigan, as part of the school's conversion to a Kindergarten Center. The project requires the replacement of existing lockers with new laminated benches and cubbies designed to accommodate early childhood education needs. Deliverables include installation of 15-inch deep benches attached to block walls, approximately 12-inch by 18-inch cubbies, and approximately two hooks per 18 inches of cubby space across two separate hallways: the west hallway requiring approximately 2,133 inches (177.75 feet) of cabinetry and the south hallway requiring approximately 1,458 inches (121.5 feet). All installation must be completed by September 4, 2018. Sealed bids must be submitted in duplicate, signed by the bidder, and delivered to Marlene Valley at the Office of Superintendent, 1500 Ludington Street, Escanaba, Michigan 49829, with a deadline of 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, followed by public opening at the Superintendent's Office. Bids must include an itemized list detailing all materials, labor, installation costs, and warranties, with optional pricing available for installation of dividers approximately every 18 inches between cubbies. Bidders may direct questions to Amy Cseter, Director of Operations, at acseter@eskymos.com or 906-786-4661.

Bidders must provide bid security in the form of a Certified Check or Bid Bond equal to no less than 5 percent of the bid amount, and each bid must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder or its employees and members of the Board or Superintendent. The procurement documents do not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories, nor do they reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified for this cabinetry project. Escanaba Area Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive omissions, irregularities, or clerical errors not affecting compliance with plans and specifications. The specific bid amount or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents, requiring interested bidders to develop cost estimates based on the detailed specifications and material requirements outlined in the bid request.