Divider Curtains for Fieldhouses at CHS, FHS and SHS Rebid

Livonia Public Schools issued a sealed bid solicitation for the purchase and installation of divider curtains for fieldhouses at three high schools: Churchill High School (CHS), Franklin High School (FHS), and Stevenson High School (SHS). The procurement requires six replacement divider curtains measuring 94'-8" wide by 29'-7" high, constructed of vinyl/mesh material to replace existing Porter 4080 Center Roll divider curtains, with colors varying by location. Bidders must submit sealed proposals to the Operations Office at 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, addressed to Phillip Francis, Director of Operations, with a final deadline of December 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. (revised from the original November 20, 2019 deadline via two addenda). A mandatory walk-through inspection was scheduled for November 14, 2019, beginning at Churchill High School and proceeding through Franklin and Stevenson High Schools. All bid proposals must remain firm for ninety days following the bid opening, and the successful bidder must provide a two-year warranty and a three to five-year maintenance price agreement. Bidders must have been established in their field for a minimum of three years, submit five or more references from school districts or companies, and submit all bids on district-provided forms in duplicate with a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the contract value. Prices must be quoted F.O.B. Destination and include all delivery charges. All bids must be accompanied by three sworn and notarized statements: a familial disclosure statement, an affidavit of compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, and an equal opportunity statement.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond beyond the standard qualification requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, though the procurement specifies replacement of existing Porter 4080 Center Roll divider curtains. The school district is exempt from state and federal taxes, and the successful contractor will be responsible for paying taxes on all materials and equipment used. Livonia Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, award to other than the low bidder, waive irregularities, and make awards by line item, and will apply its local preference resolution in evaluating proposals. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents, though the bid bond requirement of five percent suggests contracts exceeding $23,230.