Kent ISD Vehicle Exhaust Reels & Hoses RFP

Kent Intermediate School District (Kent ISD) is seeking bids for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure eight (8) vehicle exhaust reels and hoses with installation for their Diesel Program at the Kent Career Technical Center. The procurement specifically requires wall-mounted, automatic spring rewind exhaust reels with a lock-out mechanism, featuring a 5" x 30' Type 2MIL 600 Degrees Fahrenheit Silicone/Nomex Hose, with precise mounting plate dimensions and a 5" connection for ventilation duct work. Bidders must provide a minimum 1-year warranty on workmanship and materials and submit comprehensive documentation, including an Iran Economic Sanctions Affidavit and Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement. The bid is due by 1:00 pm on Friday, May 23, 2025, with hand-delivery required to the Kent ISD Maintenance Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The intended award date is scheduled after the Kent ISD Board Meeting on June 16, 2025, with product delivery required after July 1, 2025. Potential vendors must be fully certified to install the products and meet all specified technical requirements, with the understanding that the provided specifications are considered minimums.

Kent ISD has structured this procurement to prioritize Michigan-based businesses and requires bidders to follow all applicable state codes and regulations. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the district reserves the right to accept or reject any bids at its discretion. The procurement appears focused on supporting student learning in the Diesel program, with an expectation that bidders might offer industry-related discounts. Although a specific budget range is not detailed in the available documentation, the scope involves eight exhaust reels and hoses with professional installation. The project seems designed to upgrade technical education infrastructure, with an emphasis on quality, compliance, and local economic engagement. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical competence, provide comprehensive documentation, and meet the district's stringent installation and performance requirements.