Folding Partition Replacement

Rochester Community Schools is seeking bids for a folding partition replacement project at McGregor Elementary School located in Michigan. The procurement involves removing an existing non-functional power-operated folding partition in the gym and cafeteria and installing a new manually operated folding partition with specific technical requirements. The partition must be approximately 83' wide x 22' tall, with a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of not less than 47, panel weight of 7 lb/sq. ft. maximum, and a nominal panel thickness of 3 inches. The specification requires a vinyl-coated fabric wall covering with a porcelain enamel whiteboard on the bottom 7 feet of the wall, with Modernfold, Inc. Acousti-Seal 932 as the basis-of-design product. Alternative manufacturers like Hufcor, Inc., KWIK-WALL Company, and Moderco Inc. will be considered. Key dates include a mandatory site walk-through on August 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with bid submissions due electronically through BidNet Direct on August 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The project has an "ASAP" completion timeline, with an anticipated Board of Education bid award on September 15, 2025.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit several required documents, including a Familial Disclosure Affidavit detailing any relationships between the bidder's owners/employees and school board members, an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Compliance form, and a completed Vendor Information Form. A 5% Bid Bond or Certified Check is required, and bidders must use a Michigan-licensed company for bond issuance. The award will not necessarily go to the lowest bidder but to the most qualified bidder based on various evaluation criteria. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves a comprehensive partition replacement with specific technical and performance requirements. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, award the contract to a non-low bidder, waive irregularities, and make awards in the best interests of the district.