RFP 2021-01 Sub-compact Tractor with Implements

Central Lake Public Schools in Central Lake, Michigan is issuing RFP 2021-01 to procure a sub-compact tractor with multiple implements for school operations. The procurement includes an 18 to 26 horsepower tractor equipped with hydrostatic transmission, four-wheel drive, and a cab, along with a two-stage snow blower (48-60 inches), a 60-inch back blade, and a 48-inch loader with bucket and forks. Vendors must provide delivery to the school's location at 8169 W State Street and comprehensive training on attaching, detaching, and operating all implements. Vendors may bid on the complete project or portions thereof and are permitted to submit multiple proposals with noted deviations from specifications. The question submission deadline is August 13, 2020, with sealed bids due by 1:00 p.m. on August 20, 2020. Bid opening and awarding decisions are scheduled for August 20, 2020 and September 14, 2020, respectively. Pricing is the most heavily weighted evaluation factor, though the school district reserves the right to consider vendor qualifications, product quality, references, experience level, and proposal quality in making its award decision.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. All vendors must submit a notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement and an Iran Business Relationship Affidavit in compliance with Michigan state law. The bid package must include a bid sheet, proposal sheet(s), references, product specification web links or documentation, contract templates, and required appendices, with one original and one complete copy required for submission. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the procurement documentation. Pricing information and estimated budget ranges are not disclosed in the RFP materials provided. Payment will be issued within 30 days of product receipt and inspection for compliance, with the school district exempted from tax obligations as a government entity.