RFP for G. T Norman Elementary Fire Alarm System Upgrade

Reed City Area Public Schools is procuring a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade for G.T. Norman Elementary School located at 338 W Lincoln Ave, Reed City, Michigan through a sealed proposal process. The project deliverable is the complete design and installation of a new fire alarm system at the elementary school facility. The request for proposals was posted on April 20, 2018, with sealed bids due by 11:00 A.M. on May 8, 2018. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at G.T. Norman Elementary. Bidders must submit proposals to Mr. Paul Lewis, Facilities and Transportation Director, at 21809 Coyote Trail, Reed City, MI 49677. The project timeline requires bid opening on May 8, 2018, contract award anticipated for May 16, 2018, construction start on June 11, 2018, with substantial completion and inspections completed by August 10, 2018. Bidders must provide a detailed construction schedule for owner approval, and the building will not be occupied during the construction period. Bidding documents are available through GMB's website at www.gmb.com and the Plan Command site. All proposals must remain firm for 60 days from the bid opening date, and the owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Bidders are required to provide bid security equal to five percent of the Base Bid in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check payable to Reed City Area Public Schools. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds covering 100 percent of the project value must be separately indicated with costs not included in the Base Bid. All bids must include a sworn statement disclosing any familial relationships between bidder owners or employees and school board members or the superintendent, along with an Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act. The project does not require prevailing wages, and Michigan use and sales tax applies. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget range is listed in the available documentation.