Greenhouse Installation at Garfield Community School Bid

Livonia Public Schools is issuing a sealed bid solicitation for the installation of a greenhouse facility at Garfield Community School located at 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150. The project encompasses the design and construction of a 30' x 50' greenhouse structure with associated site improvements, including earthwork and site preparation to create a level concrete pad, installation of storm sewer piping, construction of a perimeter bioswale for stormwater management, placement of raised planters measuring 6' x 12' x 3' in height with cedar framing and stainless steel side walls, and landscaping elements including orchard trees. The scope of work includes 33 divisions of construction specifications covering general requirements, concrete work, masonry, thermal insulation, joint sealants, exterior painting, greenhouse construction, plumbing, mechanical systems including gas-fired unit heaters, and utilities. Sealed bids must be submitted by 11:30 a.m. on February 26, 2020, to the Operations Office at 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, with a mandatory pre-bid walk-through scheduled for February 19, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. The successful bidder must be established in the greenhouse installation field for at least three years and must provide five or more references from school districts or companies, and all proposals must include a two-year warranty and a three- to five-year maintenance price agreement. All bids must include delivery charges, be submitted on district-provided forms with two signed copies, and remain firm for ninety days following submission. Questions regarding specifications should be directed to Harry Lau, Administrator of Facilities and Operations, at hlau@livoniapublicschools.org or 734.744.2511 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. EST.

Bids exceeding $23,230 require a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the contract value. All bids must be accompanied by three sworn and notarized statements: a familial disclosure statement, an affidavit of compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, and an equal opportunity statement. Prices are quoted F.O.B. Destination and are exempt from all taxes. The district will apply local preference resolution to all proposals and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, award to other than the low bidder, waive irregularities, or award by line item. The bid opening will occur publicly at 11:30 a.m. on February 26, 2020, at the Board of Education Complex. The procurement documents do not specify a particular award value or budget ceiling; however, the five percent bond requirement threshold suggests a project value potentially exceeding $23,230, with the final contract amount to be determined upon bid evaluation and award.