High School Weight Room Equipment

Clawson Public Schools in Oakland County, Michigan, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive weight room equipment procurement project for Clawson High School. The solicitation covers the acquisition and installation of 32 distinct fitness equipment items, including benches, racks, weight plates, dumbbells, medicine balls, and various training attachments from manufacturers such as Wilder Fitness, BSN Sports, Escalade Sports, and RFS Sports. Specific requirements include 6 RFS Sports Platforms with custom heat-sealed logos, with artwork to be supplied by the owner. Bidders must submit an original and two copies of their proposal to Dr. Jackie Johnston by 11:00am on June 5, 2025, with a public bid opening at 11:15am the same day. The project is scheduled for completion by August 29, 2025, and requires contractors to provide full assembly, installation, and verification of all motorized equipment functionality. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsible bidder, considering the complete set of equipment and installation. A 5% bid bond or certified check must accompany the proposal, and bidders are required to submit product data, samples, maintenance instructions, and manufacturer's standard warranties.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement revealing any relationships between the bidder's ownership/employees and school board members or the Superintendent, which is mandatory for bid acceptance. Contractors must also comply with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act requirements. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, interested vendors must contact Toby Nemyer, Director of Facilities, to arrange site visits and obtain bidding documents, which became available on May 20, 2025. Bidders are required to provide physical samples of each product after bid receipt and before final contract award, with the successful dealer expected to personally verify equipment counts with the district. The solicitation suggests a comprehensive procurement process focused on ensuring high-quality, fully functional weight room equipment for Clawson High School.