EKLC Furniture

The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is soliciting sealed bids for office furniture procurement to support the Elmer Knopf Learning Center (EKLC) in Flint, Michigan. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive furniture package consisting of 27 line items organized into five categories: chairs (73 units), panel systems (12 units), workstations (5 units), tables (5 units), and storage components (45 units). All furniture specifications are prescriptive, designating specific approved manufacturers including Steelcase, SitOnIt, OFS, AllSteel, and Turnstone, with detailed product models, dimensions, finishes, and color specifications to establish a cohesive contemporary office environment. The successful vendor must provide all delivery and installation services at the EKLC facility, with delivery expected in late August and installation to be completed by September or early October 2019. Final acceptance will be granted by the Owner following complete delivery, installation, and Owner approval. Bids are due by May 13, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., submitted in writing on the official GISD Bid Form with one original and two copies, hand-delivered to 2413 West Maple Avenue, Flint, Michigan 48507. All bidders must submit written questions to Cynthia McCain, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, at least 72 hours prior to the bid due date. Bid award is anticipated at the Board of Education's regular meeting on May 28, 2019, with purchase order issuance to follow.

There are no identified set-aside designations or restrictions limiting procurement to specific enterprise types. However, all bidders must satisfy mandatory compliance requirements including submission of a notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement under Michigan Public Act 232 of 2004, a notarized vendor certification confirming the bidder is not an "Iran Linked Business" under Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012, and criminal background clearance through State Police and FBI fingerprinting for all project personnel. An addendum issued May 1, 2019, eliminated the requirement for bid bonds, thereby removing a 5% financial surety obligation that had originally been mandated. The awarded vendor must submit a Performance, Labor and Materials Bond equal to the final contract amount, and all bid prices must remain firm for 90 days from the bid opening date. No incumbent vendors or budget range information is disclosed in the solicitation documents. All labor, equipment, and materials are exempt from Michigan Sales and Use Tax, with the vendor responsible for all shipping, labor, materials, insurance, and packaging removal as part of the base bid price.