Multifunctinal Copier Machine lease

Utica Community Schools issued Bid B-2255-21 for the lease of multifunctional copier machines under Michigan state procurement authority. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide copier equipment and related services through a lease arrangement, with the primary objective of supplying functional copy machines to support district operations. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the district's Bonfire purchasing portal at https://uticak12.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities, which became available on April 13, 2021, with mandatory bidder registration required. The proposal submission deadline is 10:30 a.m. on May 4, 2021, at which time all sealed bids will be publicly unsealed and read aloud via video conference. Proposers must submit bid security equal to at least five percent of the base bid amount in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, money order, or bid bond payable to Utica Community Schools. Additionally, all bidders are required to submit a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder's owner or key employees and school board members or the superintendent, as well as a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part, waive irregularities, award to other than the lowest bidder, and request additional information from proposers as needed.

The bid documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions limiting vendor eligibility based on organizational type or status. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements are identified in the available procurement materials. The specific award value, lease term duration, equipment specifications, and quantity of copier machines required are contained within the full bid specifications document but are not detailed in the summary information provided. Vendors should consult the complete bid documents available through the Bonfire portal for comprehensive specifications, pricing requirements, and contract terms applicable to this procurement.