Clock System Replacement

River Valley School District in Berrien County, Michigan is seeking qualified contractors for a comprehensive Clock System Replacement project across three school buildings: River Valley Middle High School, Chikaming Elementary, and Three Oaks Elementary. The procurement requires the supply and installation of master clocks with synchronized analog and digital clocks for classrooms, hallways, and offices, with specific quantities for each facility: 49 analog clocks with lithium batteries and 8 LED digital clocks for the middle high school; 21 analog clocks and 1 LED digital clock for Chikaming Elementary; and 20 analog clocks and 1 LED digital clock for Three Oaks Elementary. All bid pricing must be inclusive of applicable taxes, bonds, overhead, and profit, with prices remaining binding for the contract duration. Key qualifications and requirements include submission of proof of Workers' Compensation insurance, Automobile Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per accident limits, and Commercial Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 occurrence limits prior to work commencement. The district will award contracts based on factors beyond low price, including delivery time, quality, and past performance. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2019, at 1:30 PM at the district's central office, with bidders required to examine project sites prior to submission. Proposals must be submitted by March 28, 2019, at 3:00 PM, with bid opening occurring at 3:10 PM the same day.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular types of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The district reserves the right to award the contract to multiple contractors and is tax-exempt, committing to issue a tax exemption certificate upon request. Payment will be processed within thirty days of invoice receipt, provided invoices are submitted within thirty days of service completion. No specific bid security or performance bonds are required. The district documents do not provide an explicit budget range or estimated award value for this procurement.