RFP 2026-18 (BPT1) - Clock Systems Upgrade

Southfield Public Schools is issuing Request for Proposals 2026-18 (BPT1) for a Clock Systems Upgrade project designed to modernize timekeeping infrastructure across the school district. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to upgrade clock systems throughout the district, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM local time on May 26, 2026, at the John W. English Administrative Center. A mandatory pre-bid conference and facility walk-through will be held on May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Levey Middle School (25300 West 9 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48033), where prospective bidders can examine the existing systems and clarify project requirements. Bidding documents became available on May 12, 2026, and can be accessed electronically through https://solution.ids-michigan.com/bids/sps/BP-T1 Clocks, with bidders responsible for monitoring the website for all addenda and supplemental information. The project is being managed by Engineering/Technology Designer Integrated Design Solutions, LLC, and bids will be publicly opened and read aloud following the submission deadline. Each proposal must include a sworn and notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement, an Iran Sanctions Affidavit of Compliance, and a proposal guarantee of not less than 5% of the Base Bid in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, money order, or bid bond from a Michigan-licensed bonding company.

Successful bidders submitting proposals valued at $50,000 or more are required to furnish a Satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of their bid, with bonding costs included in the proposal price. The procurement documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or other designated groups, nor are any incumbent vendors or existing contractors identified in the available materials. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the advertisement; however, the 5% proposal guarantee threshold and 100% performance bond requirement for awards of $50,000 and above suggest projects potentially in that range or higher. Southfield Public Schools reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part, waive any informalities, and award the contract to the bidder whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the school district.