Request for Middle School Athletic Locker Replacement

Hartford Public Schools in Hartford, Michigan, located in Huron County, is seeking sealed bids for the Middle School Athletic Locker Replacement Project. The procurement involves the demolition and removal of existing athletic lockers and the installation of new heavy-duty metal lockers, including 30 single-tier lockers (12x12x60) and 100 double-tier lockers (12x12x30/60), for a total of 230 numbered doors. Installation requirements include continuous firring at the top and bottom of locker banks and new vinyl cove base. Approved locker manufacturers are limited to Interior Penco Lockers, Lyon Metal Products, and Republic Steel. Contractors must provide a five-year warranty on materials and a two-year warranty on installation workmanship. Required qualifications include adherence to district drug, tobacco, and alcohol policies; employment of skilled and experienced workers; and procurement of comprehensive general liability insurance with a $100,000 minimum, comprehensive automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage. Sealed bids must be submitted by 3:30 PM on June 2, 2021, to the Superintendent's Office at 115 School Street, Hartford, Michigan 49057. Contract award is anticipated for on or about June 21, 2021, with project completion required by August 1, 2021. All bids remain valid for forty-five days after the bid date. Questions should be directed to Andrew Hubbard, Superintendent, at 269-621-7001.

The request for bids does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documents. Bid security equal to five percent of the base bid must accompany each proposal. All bidders are required to submit a sworn and notarized disclosure statement regarding familial relationships with school board members or district employees, as well as an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification. The district reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all bids. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.