Genesee Career Institute (GCI) Field House Technology RFP

The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and installation of comprehensive technology equipment at the Genesee Career Institute (GCI) Field House located in Flint, Michigan. This procurement encompasses two primary scopes: Field House Gym technology and Field House Lobby equipment, with bidders permitted to respond to any or all sections. The gym installation requires a high-lumen laser projector (minimum 5,000 lumens) with protective cage, motorized projector screen, comprehensive audio system with wireless lavaliere and handheld microphones and speakers, wall-mounted control system with programming capabilities for projector and audio functions, wall plate inputs including HDMI and XLR connections, and a wall-mounted networking rack for the mechanical room. The lobby scope includes a 50-65 inch flat-screen television with wall mounting hardware. An alternate bid option is available for dual projectors and dual screens on opposite gym walls. All base bid pricing must include materials, labor, shipping, insurance, and complete turnkey service delivery. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Davis Education Center, with attendees required to arrive at 1:45 PM for COVID-19 screening. Sealed bids must be submitted in one original and two copies (with electronic copy preferred) by February 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM to Cynthia McCain, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services. All questions regarding specifications must be submitted in writing to Scott Hartman, Technical Services Supervisor, at least 72 hours prior to the bid due date. Bid prices must remain valid for ninety days from the bid opening date, with bid opening anticipated on February 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM and award expected at the Board of Education meeting on February 23, 2021.

There are no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises identified in this procurement; however, all bidders must comply with standard bonding and compliance requirements. A certified check or bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount or one month's estimated service cost (whichever is greater) is required at submission, and the awarded vendor must provide a Performance, Labor, and Materials (PLM) Bond equal to the final contract value. All workers must be fingerprinted and provide criminal background checks from State Police and FBI. Bidders must submit notarized certifications including a Vendor Certification under Public Act 517 of 2012 (Iran Economic Sanctions Act) and a Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement under Public Act 232 of 2004. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The District is exempt from Michigan Sales and Use Taxes, and vendors are responsible for determining their own tax liability on purchased components. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to split the award among multiple vendors if deemed in the District's best interest. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available documentation.