Greenhouse Installation at Garfield Community School Rebid

This is a sealed bid solicitation issued by Livonia Public Schools for the installation of a greenhouse facility at Garfield Community School in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. The project encompasses the design and construction of a 30' x 50' greenhouse structure with comprehensive site improvements, including a concrete foundation system, concrete masonry unit walls, aluminum doors, plumbing and natural gas infrastructure, raised planters measuring 6' x 12' x 3' in height, a 1,450 square foot bioswale for stormwater management, orchard trees, and compacted gravel aisles. Deliverables include all greenhouse installation materials and labor, delivery charges quoted F.O.B. Destination, and coordination with an external greenhouse manufacturer for final structure specifications. Required qualifications mandate that bidders must have been established in their field for at least three years and provide five or more references from school districts or companies. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough was scheduled for May 28, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Garfield Community School located at 10218 Arthur, Livonia, MI 48150. Sealed bids were required to be received by 12:00 p.m., with an addendum extending the deadline to June 10, 2020, at 12:00 Noon at the Warehouse Office, Board of Education Complex, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154. Bid proposals must remain firm for ninety days following submission, and oral, telephone, facsimile, and electronic mail bids are not acceptable.

Livonia Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, award to other than the low bidder, waive irregularities, and award by individual line items, with local preference resolution applied in accordance with district policy. Bidders exceeding $23,230 in their proposal amount must provide a bid bond equal to five percent of the proposal amount or submit a certified check payable to Livonia Public Schools, and all taxes on equipment, supplies, and materials are the contractor's responsibility, though the district is exempt from sales and excise taxes. Mandatory documentation requirements include a sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement, an Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, and an Equal Opportunity Statement. The solicitation document does not specify a set-aside designation for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or minority-owned businesses, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors. The project specifications indicate coordination requirements with the City of Livonia and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, the 2015 Michigan Building Code, and ASCE 7-10 design load standards. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the bid bond threshold of $23,230 provides an indication of the anticipated contract value range.