phone RFP

This procurement is a sealed bid solicitation issued by the Imlay City Schools Board of Education for a district-wide phone replacement initiative, classified as Bid Package 6. The project encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the comprehensive phone system replacement across the district. Bid documents were made available for examination beginning April 12, 2021, through the Building Connected online platform. A virtual pre-bid meeting was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on April 19, 2021, with attendance by request submitted to bradley.kolcz@bartonmalow.com. Sealed bid proposals were due by 1:00 p.m. on May 6, 2021, submitted either via the Building Connected online bidding platform or as hard copy submissions, with the public bid opening scheduled for the same date and time, offering virtual attendance options via Microsoft Teams Live Event. All bidders were required to submit a familial disclosure form, Iran Sanctions Form, and bid bond with their proposals; bids lacking this required documentation would not be accepted. The Board of Education reserved the right to accept or reject any or all bid proposals in whole or in part, to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder, to waive irregularities or informalities, and to make awards in any manner deemed in the best interests of the owner.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned vendors. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration were identified in the solicitation materials. The advertisement contains no pricing information, stated funding sources, or contract term details that would indicate the award value or budget range for this project. Prospective bidders should contact the project manager at bradley.kolcz@bartonmalow.com for additional information regarding technical specifications, project scope, or other clarifications necessary to prepare competitive proposals.