Cooler/Freezer Combo

This Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued by Morenci Area Schools, a Michigan school district, for the procurement and installation of a replacement walk-in freezer/cooler combo unit at Morenci Elementary School located at 517 East Locust Street in Morenci, Michigan. The new unit will be installed in the same location as the existing equipment on the current foundation. Bidders are required to submit sealed proposals clearly marked "Freezer/Cooler Bid" that include complete manufacturer standard warranties, information on optional extended warranties, detailed pricing information, specification sheets, estimated delivery dates, and product specification information. Prospective bidders may contact Nicolas Wilson, Director of Operations, at (517) 403-5387 or Erica Metcalf, Director of Finance, at (517) 458-7501 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to view the current unit or obtain clarification on specifications. The bid due date is May 3, 2021, with all bids remaining valid for sixty days from submission. Morenci Area Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, with selection based on factors including uniformity, delivery time, and other considerations beyond lowest price alone.

All bidders must submit a sworn and notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement as required by Michigan Public Act 232 of 2005 and provide certification regarding debarment and suspension status, confirming they have not been debarred by any federal agency, convicted of fraud or criminal offenses related to public contracts within the preceding three years, or had public transactions terminated for cause or default. Bidders should also indicate whether they maintain a permanent office, factory, or facility in Lenawee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Monroe, or Washtenaw counties and whether they have paid real or personal property taxes relating to such business in the previous tax year, suggesting potential preference for regional vendors. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget amount is identified in the RFP document, and no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned. The contract does not require integration with existing infrastructure or technology beyond standard installation on the existing foundation. The RFP was posted on April 28, 2021, with a proposal deadline of May 3, 2021.