Door Reader Key System

Rudyard Area Schools in Clare County, Michigan, is seeking proposals for a Door Reader Key System procurement involving the integration of 25 interior door locks with an existing Kantech system. The project requires installing ioProx Proximity Card Readers and ioProx Key Tags at multiple locations including gym entrances, shop areas, weight rooms, classroom doors, high school offices, and locker rooms. Vendors must provide comprehensive hardware descriptions, product compliance documentation, warranty details, and maintenance costs. The procurement will be evaluated on a "best value" basis, considering factors such as price, specification conformance, training quality, past performance, and vendor capabilities. Key deadlines include questions due by April 24, 2019, proposal responses by April 27, 2019, and proposal submissions by April 30, 2019 at 1:00 PM, with a public bid opening at 1:15 PM. The project must be completed by August 31, 2019, with final board approval scheduled for the May 20, 2019 school board meeting.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors are required to submit a Familial Relationship Disclosure Form and an Iran Linked Business Disclosure Form as part of their proposal. The existing infrastructure involves integration with the current Kantech system, suggesting potential technical compatibility requirements. Warranty provisions are structured with one year coverage for general components, three years for exit devices and locksets, and ten-year coverage for manual closers. Bidders must include all potential costs in their pricing, including delivery and installation, with proposals remaining valid for 60 days from the opening date. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project involving 25 door lock installations implies a significant investment in security infrastructure for the school district.