Request for installation of shatterproof film for ext window

Battle Creek Public Schools in Calhoun County, Michigan, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on March 28, 2019, for the installation of shatterproof safety and security window film on exterior windows across ten school facilities, including Ann J. Kellogg Elementary, Dudley Elementary, LaMora Park Elementary, Post-Franklin Elementary, Valley View Elementary, Verona Elementary, Northwestern Middle School, Springfield Middle School, Battle Creek Central High School, and the Battle Creek Area Math & Science Center. The film specifications require 8-mil optically clear polyester with acrylic coating meeting ANSI Z97.1 Class A impact resistance standards, blast hazard mitigation per GSA and ASTM standards, and 99.9% UV rejection capabilities. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of successful experience in similar work and provide references from at least three school projects completed within the past five years. Contractors must carry comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation coverage, and automotive liability insurance, with certificates of insurance required before work commencement. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through was scheduled for April 10, 2019, at 9:00 am at Springfield Middle School, proceeding sequentially through each facility, with sealed bids due by 10:00 am on April 19, 2019, at the Battle Creek Public Schools Purchasing Department. The Board of Education reserved the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract based on factors including uniformity and delivery time rather than lowest price alone. Bidders were required to submit three hard copies and one electronic copy of their proposals, along with a sworn and notarized affidavit disclosing familial relationships with Board members or the Superintendent, and certification of compliance with Michigan's Iran Economic Sanctions Act.

The RFP documentation does not identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational type. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documentation. The contract award would be issued via letter of intent and purchase order or purchase order only, with no price increases permitted after contract execution. Installation must comply with manufacturer instructions, and a 30-day drying period is required before film cleaning. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, though the scope encompassing ten facilities suggests a significant project value.