Furnish and Install Roller Shades and Window Tinting at Police Headquarters Building

The City of Warren, Michigan is requesting bids under ITB-W-1928 for furnishing and installing black-out roller shades, frosted film window tinting, and dual reflective film window tinting at Christopher M. Wouters Police Headquarters, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. EST via the BidNet (MITN) system and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the building (29900 Civic Center Boulevard, Warren, MI 48093).

The scope includes black-out roller shades (Hunter Douglas preferred) with 5-year commercial warranty on floors 1–2 per floor plan areas; white frosted film window tinting with 15-year commercial warranty on floor 1; and Huper Optik Fusion 10% dual reflective film (99% UV protection, 88% glare reduction, up to 77% total solar energy rejection, Energy Star rated) with 15-year commercial warranty on floors 1–2. Some areas require both tinting and shades. The City removes existing blinds; the vendor measures windows, cleans surfaces, and installs per manufacturer specifications. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contractors must maintain five years of established business operation and provide three references for similar services completed within two years. Employees must complete fingerprinting and criminal background checks before commencing work. A living wage ordinance applies: $20.62 per hour without benefits or $16.50 per hour with benefits. Required insurance includes $2 million general liability, $1 million automobile liability, statutory workers' compensation, and $2 million umbrella liability.

Pricing shall be submitted as a grand total for all items plus unit pricing for each highlighted area, quoted for new products F.O.B. destination inclusive of delivery and installation labor. Payment terms are 45 days from completion or receipt of correct invoices, whichever is later. The contract includes a two-month extension option at the City's sole discretion. Questions are due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Public bid opening is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. EST on August 19, 2026 via Zoom.