Fabrication and installation of a pylon and LED sign

Kingsley Area Schools in Gratiot County, Michigan, is seeking proposals for the fabrication and installation of a pylon and LED sign located on M-113. The procurement involves a comprehensive sign project requiring a 16" deep double-faced extruded aluminum sign cabinet with a 16mm full-color Watchfire Electronic Message Center (EMC) and wireless broadband controller. Specific technical requirements include a hinged face design, satin black acrylic polyurethane finish, and a 5-year parts and labor warranty. Proposals must be submitted to Superintendent Dr. Keith Smith by noon on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018, and must include a minimum of three professional references. The school district will evaluate bids based on multiple criteria, including price, quality, specifications, payment discounts, warranty, travel time for warranty service, ability to provide service, and guaranteed delivery time. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 bodily injury liability, $1,000,000 property damage insurance, and workers' compensation coverage.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project requires the contractor to obtain all necessary electrical permits, with the school district providing a 120v 20A circuit at the sign location. The sign will feature a 3'x8' double-sided display with a total height of 154 inches above ground level, mounted on a 1/4"x6" steel pole directly buried in a 2500 PSI concrete foundation. While no specific budget range was provided, the detailed technical specifications suggest a significant investment in a high-quality, technologically advanced signage solution. The school board reserves the right to award or reject bids in whole or by item, and no deposits or pre-payments will be allowed. The sign must be UL listed and include disconnect capabilities, indicating a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.