Churchill High School Domestic Hot Water System Re-bid

Livonia Public Schools is issuing a sealed bid Request for Proposal for the procurement and installation of a domestic hot water system at Churchill High School in Wayne County, Michigan. The project represents a complete system rebid, with sealed bids required by 12:00 p.m. on February 25, 2020, at the Operations Office located at 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154. Interested bidders may request a facility walk-through prior to submission. The scope of work includes the purchase, delivery, and installation of hot water equipment meeting specified technical requirements and performance standards, with all deliverables to be provided on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Successful bidders must provide a two-year warranty and a three- to five-year maintenance price agreement as contract deliverables. Qualified contractors must be established firms with a minimum of three years of experience in the relevant field and must provide five or more references from school districts or other companies. Evaluation criteria focus on technical competence, cost, contractor qualifications, and overall proposal value. All bids must remain firm for ninety days following the bid opening on February 25, 2020, with public bid opening occurring at the submission deadline.

All purchases through this procurement are exempt from federal and state taxes, with exemption certificates provided upon request upon award. Bids exceeding $23,230 require submission of a bid bond or cashier's check equal to 5% of the proposal amount payable to Livonia Public Schools. All bidders must submit a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement, a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, and an Equal Opportunity Statement as required documentation. The bid documents do not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. Livonia Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, award to other than the low bidder, waive irregularities, or make awards by line item as deemed in the district's best interests. Questions regarding specifications should be directed to Harry Lau, Administrator of Facilities and Operations, at hlau@livoniapublicschools.org or 734-744-2511. The estimated budget range appears to be approximately $23,230 or greater based on the bid bond requirement threshold.