Kearsley Schools Pickup Truck RFP

Kearsley Community Schools Board of Education in Flint, Michigan, issued this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of one 2020 Chevrolet or GMC pickup truck to support school district operations. The truck specifications include a regular cab configuration in white with a V8 engine, 1-ton single rear tire chassis, 4x4 drive, heavy duty automatic transmission, spray-in bed liner, rust proofing, dual batteries, towing package, plow package with plow lights, and a fully installed Boss V Plow 9.2 VDXT steel with dual trip hand-held controls and smart hitch, with an alternate bid option available for a ½-ton single rear tire chassis. Sealed proposals consisting of one original and two copies must be submitted to Paul Gaudard, Assistant Superintendent, at 4396 Underhill Drive, Flint, Michigan 48506, with a deadline of Friday, January 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read. Questions regarding specifications should be directed to Greg Ellsworth at 810-591-7612 or gellsworth@kearsleyschools.org. Evaluation criteria include the vendor's past experience in similar services within public school districts, the cost of the product, and reference checks. Proposals must remain firm for 60 days following bid opening, and payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt upon satisfactory performance and acceptance by the school district.

The RFP requires all proposals to be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement and an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification. Vendors must comply with the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and all applicable health, safety, and hazardous material regulations. The school district is exempt from sales tax and will provide an exemption certificate upon request. The RFP does not identify any specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions. No award value or budget range is specified in the procurement documents. The school district reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals in whole or in part, to waive any informalities, and to split the proposal in any manner deemed in its best interest.