Divider Curtains for FH at Churchill, Franklin, Stevenson HS

Livonia Public Schools in Wayne County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for divider curtains to be installed at three high schools: Churchill, Franklin, and Stevenson. The procurement specifically requires six vinyl/mesh replacement curtains for Porter 4080 Center Roll divider curtains, with each curtain measuring 94'-8" wide by 29'-7" high and featuring varying colors. Sealed bids must be submitted by 1:30 p.m. on August 14, 2019, to the Operations Office at the Board of Education complex, located at 15125 Farmington Road in Livonia. Bidders are required to provide a comprehensive proposal that includes delivery charges, with all pricing set as F.O.B. Destination and exempt from state and federal taxes. The bid requires several mandatory documents, including a sworn familial disclosure statement, Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance affidavit, and an Equal Opportunity Statement. Bid submissions must include a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the contract amount for bids exceeding $23,230, and all proposals will remain firm for 90 days.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The district reserves the right to award the contract by line item and apply local preference in making awards. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid includes a two-year warranty and a three to five-year maintenance price agreement, suggesting potential long-term value for the selected vendor. Interested parties can obtain bid documents from the Livonia Public Schools website or the SIGMA website. Potential bidders are encouraged to direct any questions to Harry Lau, Administrator of Facilities and Operations, prior to the bid submission deadline. The Board of Education maintains the flexibility to accept or reject any or all bids and will make awards in the best interests of the district. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the requirement for a bid bond suggests the total project value is substantial, likely in the range of $25,000 to $50,000.