Drive on School Bus Four Post Lift

Gaylord Community Schools, a Michigan school district located in Oscoda County, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement and installation of a drive-on school bus four-post lift. The procuring entity seeks sealed bids for a single lift unit with a minimum capacity of 30,000 pounds, compatible with vehicles having a minimum 300-inch wheelbase. Deliverables include the sale of the lift equipment, complete installation in compliance with manufacturer specifications, and comprehensive training on safe equipment operation. Sealed bids are due on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the district's office located at 615 South Elm Avenue, Gaylord, Michigan 49735, with public bid opening occurring at the same date, time, and location. Prospective bidders may contact Kenneth LaLone, GCS Transportation Mechanic, at lalonek@gaylord.k12.mi.us or 989-705-3022 to schedule site visits at the Gaylord School Bus Garage (300 East Seventh Street, Gaylord, Michigan 49735) or to inquire about project details. Bidders must submit detailed specifications for the proposed lift unit, a comprehensive list of optional items with individual pricing (such as two 15,000-pound rolling air-operated jacks, lighting kits, and tire/wheel dolly air-operated lifts), completed Familial Disclosure Statements, and Iran Economic Sanctions Act Compliance Affidavits.

The RFP does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types based on disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documentation. Gaylord Community Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive irregularities or defects, award on a split-order or lump-sum basis, and select other than the lowest bidder if deemed in the district's best interests. The district may also increase or decrease quantities or modify specifications by mutual agreement with the selected supplier. No award will be made at the time of bid opening, and no budget range or estimated contract value has been disclosed in the available documentation.