door Access Control Hardware RFP

The Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS), located in Wayne County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for door access control hardware and installation services through an Advertisement for Bid. The procurement encompasses district-wide improvements at up to sixteen facilities, including nine elementary buildings, three middle schools, two high schools, and one early childhood center. The scope of work includes installation of new door intercom systems with associated hardware and software, modifications to existing doors and frames, line and low voltage wiring, and access control equipment. Bid documents are available for purchase beginning February 26, 2019, from Engineering Reproduction, Inc., located in Detroit. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the GPPSS Administration Building in Grosse Pointe, with contractor attendance required or the bid will be rejected. Sealed bids must be submitted by March 21, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. EDT to the Administration Building Support Services Office, where bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bid submissions must include a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder or its employees and Board members or the Superintendent, as well as a sworn and notarized Iran Economic Sanctions Certification.

The project is partially or wholly funded by a State of Michigan Competitive School Safety Grant, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements do not apply. No specific set-asides or restrictions on respondent types are identified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific existing infrastructure requiring integration are listed. The contract award is at the sole discretion of the GPPSS Board of Education, which reserves the right to accept or reject any bids in whole or in part, waive irregularities, or award to other than the lowest bidder. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the advertisement. Inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to Richard VanGorder, Manager of Buildings and Grounds, at 313-432-3082.