Clarkston Junior High School Security Technology

The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education is procuring security technology upgrades for Clarkston Junior High School through a competitive sealed bidding process as part of the 2022 Bond Projects. The procurement encompasses three primary trades: Public Address System, Building Access Control, and Video Monitoring Equipment. Bidding documents have been prepared by Communications by Design, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and are available for download through PreconSuite or for in-person review at the Construction Manager's office (George W. Auch Company, 65 University Dr, Pontiac, Michigan 48342) beginning at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Clarkston Junior High Construction Trailer located at 6595 Waldon Road, Village of Clarkston, Michigan 48346. Bids must be submitted electronically through PreconSuite or as hardcopy duplicates by 12:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and will be publicly opened and read at the Administration Building (6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346) and via Microsoft Teams at 2:00 PM (EST) on the same date. All proposals must remain firm for sixty days following submission.

Bids exceeding $31,321 require either a bid bond executed by a Treasury-listed surety company or a cashier's check equal to at least 5% of the proposal amount payable to Clarkston Community Schools. Successful bidders with proposals of $50,000 or more must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond by a Treasury-listed surety in the amount of 100% of their bid, with bond costs included in the proposal. All bids must be accompanied by sworn and notarized statements disclosing familial relationships with board members or the superintendent, compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, an Equal Opportunity Statement, and an Affidavit of Compliance for Criminal Background Checks. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract to other than the low bidder in its sole discretion. While no specific budget range is provided in the available documentation, the bonding requirements indicate project values potentially exceeding $50,000.