RFQ #20-0160 lighting for dpscd horticultural programs

Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Office of Procurement issued RFQ #20-0160 for the supply and delivery of horticultural greenhouse lighting equipment to support student horticultural programs. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply 150 horticultural lights, specifically GH PRO 340 or equivalent models designed for supplemental greenhouse lighting. Vendors must submit quotes for both Bluetooth-enabled and non-Bluetooth versions of the lights with detailed pricing for custom cord configurations, including multiple plug type options (240v or 240v twist-lock) and standard cord lengths for both plug cords and interconnect cords between units. Quotes must also include options with and without light control systems, and all quoted pricing must reflect bulk pricing for the 150 units without including installation or electrical upgrade costs. Delivery consists of five pallets to be shipped within five working days to a Detroit location to be designated later, with vendors required to provide shipping and delivery services using lift gate-equipped trucks with all delivery costs included in their quotes. Questions regarding the RFQ were due by April 10, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., with all proposals due by April 17, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., and all lights must be delivered to the District by June 15, 2020. Submissions must include a quote on company letterhead, product pictures, warranty information if applicable, and must be submitted electronically to justin.bell@detroitk12.org with organization name, RFQ number, and contact information included; all quoted pricing must remain firm for 150 calendar days from the submission deadline.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are identified in the procurement documents. As a sales tax-exempt school district, DPSCD will not charge sales tax on the purchase, and the District will issue a purchase order to the selected vendor upon award with payment issued within 45 days of product receipt. The successful bidder will be required to complete additional DPSCD vendor documentation as part of the vendor approval process, and early communication regarding any vendor approval requirements is emphasized to ensure compliance with project delivery deadlines. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. The non-Bluetooth GH340PRO model is not currently DLC certified and may not qualify for rebates, while the wireless GHPro 340 WL version requires customer-provided WiFi infrastructure and a Cat5 cable connection to an internet gateway. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available RFQ documents.