Request for window replacement

This Invitation to Bid procurement is issued by Hemlock Public Schools, located in Saginaw County, Michigan, for window replacement services at Hemlock High School (733 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, Michigan). The project scope requires the removal and replacement of existing windows in the Courtyard of Hemlock High School, with all materials and labor to be provided by the contractor. Deliverables include installation of aluminum windows with insulated glass (1/4" clear tempered – 1/2" air – 1/4" clear tempered Low-E #3) and clear anodized finish, removal and reinstallation of existing rolling window shades and ceiling sections, proper disposal of old windows in accordance with state and local regulations, and daily job site cleaning. One unit in each classroom must be designated as an emergency escape window meeting NFPA Life Safety 101 standards with appropriate signage. Sealed bids must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on September 23, 2020, with all work required to be completed on or before January 1, 2021. Required qualifications include submission of appropriate insurance documentation with workers' compensation coverage of $100,000 and liability coverage of $300,000, a list of references including names, addresses, phone numbers, and contact persons, written assurance that all materials are asbestos and lead-free, and compliance with Hemlock Public Schools' Safety Rules and Accident Prevention plan and applicable OSHA, MiOSHA, and state regulatory requirements. Bidders are required to visit the project site to familiarize themselves with the scope and field-verify existing conditions, and bids shall remain firm for ninety days from the date of opening.

The Invitation to Bid document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder if deemed in the best interest of the District. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the procurement documents. The bid submission form requires contractors to provide a total project cost and the number of days required to complete the project, which will serve as key evaluation criteria for award determination.