Rebid RFP synchronized clocks BP2 rochester community school

Rochester Community Schools in Oakland County, Michigan, is issuing a rebid Request for Proposals for Synchronized Clocks BP2, a technology design services project funded through their 2015 Bond initiative. The project requires sealed bid proposals submitted by 2:00 PM EST on Friday, November 17, 2017, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for 1:00 PM EST on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the Rochester Community Schools Administration Building (501 W. University Drive, Rochester, MI 48307). Bid documents and submission forms are available through the Rochester Community Schools Purchasing web page, and all proposals must be clearly marked with project identification, the bidder's name, address, and the proposal opening date and time. Sealed bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 AM EST on Monday, November 20, 2017. Successful bidders must demonstrate the capability to perform technology design services related to synchronized clock systems and must comply with all project specifications and bonding requirements. The procurement is being managed by Convergent Technology Partners, with Eric Helsel serving as the primary contact.

Bidders must submit a 5% Bid Bond naming Rochester Community Schools as obligee or a certified check, and contractors whose bids exceed $50,000 must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds equal to the contract amount from surety companies authorized to do business in Michigan and listed in the Federal Register or holding an AM Best Rating of B+ or better. All bid proposals must include a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder, its employees, and members of the Board of Education or superintendent, as well as a signed Iran Economic Sanctions Affidavit. The project is not tax exempt for state sales tax and use tax, meaning all materials and supplies becoming permanent parts of the project are subject to applicable state taxes. Prevailing wage rates are not required for this nonqualified bond project. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents; however, the project falls under the school district's 2015 Bond initiative for technology infrastructure improvements.