LSI Playscape Structure Repairs at 14 schools

Livonia Public Schools in Wayne County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for LSI Playscape Structure Repairs at 14 elementary schools, including Buchanan, Cass, Cleveland, Coolidge, Garfield, Grant, Hoover, Johnson, Kennedy, Randolph, Riley, Rosedale, Niji Iro, and Webster. The procurement involves comprehensive playground equipment repairs, specifically targeting bridge deck replacements, monkey bar chain shackles, witch hat bearings, lily pads, cargo nets, and other structural components. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of experience in playground equipment repair and must submit a comprehensive bid package that includes detailed documentation of existing damage and repair requirements. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for August 8, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. at Webster Elementary, with sealed bids due by 1:00 p.m. on August 15, 2019, at the Board of Education complex. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond or certified check for bids over $23,230, along with three notarized statements: a Familial Disclosure Statement, an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Compliance Affidavit, and an Equal Opportunity Statement. The contract includes a two-year warranty and a three to five-year maintenance price agreement, with all proposals required to remain firm for 90 days after submission.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to make awards as deemed in the best interest of the district, including the possibility of awarding by line item. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid documents indicate that the district will follow local preference resolution guidelines. The project involves replacing existing playground equipment components with hard surface bridges and other specified materials, suggesting potential technology or infrastructure integration considerations. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the requirement for a bid bond suggests the total project value is likely substantial, with individual line items potentially exceeding $23,230. Interested bidders can obtain bid documents from the Livonia Public Schools website or the SIGMA website, and any questions should be directed to Harry Lau, Administrator of Facilities and Operations.