Kent ISD Vehicle Exhaust Reels & Hoses RFP

Kent Intermediate School District (Kent ISD) is soliciting bids for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure eight vehicle exhaust reels and hoses for their Diesel Program at the Kent Career Technical Center. The procurement specifically requires wall-mounted, automatic spring rewind exhaust reels with precise specifications, including a 5" x 30' Type 2MIL 600 Degrees Fahrenheit Silicone/Nomex Hose to replace existing DURO 9005 Series reels. Bidders must submit mandatory documentation, including an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Affidavit and a Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement, and demonstrate full certification for product installation. The RFP allows for base bids and up to two alternate proposals, with contractors required to provide unit pricing, installation costs, and shipping fees. The proposal is due by 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with bids to be delivered to the Kent ISD Maintenance Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the intended award date is after the Kent ISD Board meeting on August 18, 2025.

The procurement includes a preference for Michigan-based businesses and requires contractors to provide a minimum one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the RFP emphasizes the educational purpose of the procurement, supporting student learning in diesel technology and industry certification training. Contractors must be fully qualified to install the exhaust reels and hoses, with a focus on meeting the technical specifications for the Kent Career Technical Center's Diesel Program. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but bidders are expected to provide comprehensive pricing that includes the exhaust reels, hoses, and installation services. The procurement is designed to upgrade the existing infrastructure of the diesel technology training program, ensuring students have access to modern, industry-standard equipment.