New Clarkston Junior High Large Venue Audio/Visual Systems

Clarkston Community Schools' Board of Education is seeking prime contractors to implement a large venue audio/visual systems project at Clarkston Junior High School. The procurement involves comprehensive equipment and installation services for audio/visual systems in three specific areas: the main gymnasium, auxiliary gymnasium, and weight fitness room. Bidding documents have been prepared by Communications by Design, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and are available for download through PreconSuite. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 11:00 am on Monday, March 17, 2025, located at the job site trailer at 6595 Waldon Rd in Clarkston. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 pm (EST) on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with submission options including electronic submission through PreconSuite or hardcopy duplicates. Bidders must provide a bid bond or cashier's check for at least 5% of their proposal amount for proposals exceeding $30,512. The Board of Education will evaluate bids and reserves the right to reject any submissions, with all proposals remaining valid for 60 days.

The procurement appears open to qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Successful bidders with proposals of $50,000 or more will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond for 100% of their bid amount. Additional mandatory documentation includes sworn and notarized statements covering familial relationships, Iran Economic Sanctions Act Compliance, Equal Opportunity Statement, and Affidavit of Compliance for Criminal Background Checks. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for bid bonds suggests the project has a substantial financial scope. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure details are provided in the available documentation. The project focuses on modernizing audio/visual systems across multiple venues within the junior high school, indicating a comprehensive technological upgrade initiative for the educational facility.