Chromebook cases

Kearsley Community Schools in Flint, Michigan, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on May 30, 2020, for the procurement of Chromebook protective cases. The school district seeks sealed proposals to supply 1,650 14-inch zip cases, 675 14-inch folder cases, and 475 11-inch folder cases, all featuring royal blue coloring with the Kearsley Community Schools logo. Each case must include elastic screen straps and an ID card slot, with folder cases requiring open sides for port access and cart ventilation. Proposals must include sample zip and folder cases meeting all specifications, along with a completed, sworn, and notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement. Contract evaluation will be based on overall quality, product cost, and reference checks, with the Board of Education reserving discretion to accept or reject any proposals or award to other than the lowest bidder. The proposal deadline is June 17, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., with public opening and reading of proposals occurring at that time. Sealed proposals must be delivered in person, by mail, or by express carrier to Kearsley Community Schools, 4396 Underhill Drive, Flint, Michigan 48506, Attention: Paul Gaudard, Assistant Superintendent, with inquiries regarding specifications directed to Paul Gaudard at 810-591-7640 or pgaudard@kearsleyschools.org.

The RFP contains no documented set-asides or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to specific enterprise classifications or disadvantaged business categories. All vendors must comply with the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and submit an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification affirming they are not an Iran-linked business. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Payment for services will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt upon satisfactory performance and approval by the school district, with Kearsley Community Schools exempt from sales tax and able to provide an exemption certificate upon request. Proposals shall remain firm for 60 days from the bid opening date. The contract may be terminated by the school district for cause or for convenience with 30 days written notice. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documentation.