Carpentry Services RFP 16. 2425

Chippewa Valley Schools in Clinton Township, Michigan, is soliciting proposals for on-call Carpentry Services through RFP 16.2425, seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services across their educational facilities. The procurement covers a wide range of carpentry-related services including general maintenance, painting, rough and finish carpentry, trim work, drywall repair, wallpaper services, wall framing, door hardware repair, lock/key services, and limited card access system repairs. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of business experience, specifically in educational environments, and provide 24/7 emergency response capabilities with a one-hour response time for urgent issues and 24-hour response for standard requests. The initial contract term is 15 months, running from April 2025 through June 2026, with potential for three additional one-year renewals extending potentially through June 30, 2029. Bid submissions are due on March 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with questions accepted until February 26, 2025, and contract award anticipated for April 7, 2025.

The procurement allows for potential multiple contractor awards and does not mandate selection of the lowest bidder. Contractors must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $2 million in commercial general liability per occurrence, $1 million in automotive liability, and state-mandated workers' compensation insurance. Pricing submissions must include detailed labor rates for normal business hours, overtime, weekend, and holiday work, along with material markup percentages and trip charges. The school district will issue blanket purchase orders with maximum service values and operate under net 30-day payment terms. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, bidders must provide Iran Linked Business disclosure documentation and a sworn/notarized affidavit related to School Safety Initiative Legislation. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of services and multi-year potential suggests a significant procurement opportunity for qualified carpentry service providers with strong educational sector experience.