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DeWitt Public Schools is seeking multiple prime sealed bids for a Summer 2018 Furnishings Bid Package covering furniture and equipment for three specific school locations: Middle School, Herbison Woods School, and Schavey Road Elementary. The procurement requires sealed bids to be delivered to John B. Deiter, Ph.D. Superintendent at 2957 W. Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820 by 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, March 7th, 2018, with a public bid opening immediately following. Electronic bidding documents will be available after February 21st, 2018, through GMB Architecture + Engineering's website. Bidders must provide 5% bid security, and for bids exceeding $50,000, Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds covering 100% of the project value are required. Prevailing wage rates will apply to this project, and all bidders must complete an Affidavit of Bidder form and Affidavit of Compliance - Iran Economic Sanctions Act. Proposals must remain firm for 60 days from the bid opening, and the Board of Education reserves the right to evaluate bids on any basis and consider alternate bids if low bidders do not meet specifications.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Two complete copies of bid submittals are required, and bidders must carefully review all specifications to ensure compliance. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the requirement for performance bonds suggests a potentially significant project value. The procurement covers furniture and equipment across multiple school locations, indicating a comprehensive procurement approach. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements that might necessitate specific integration considerations. The Board of Education maintains significant discretion in bid evaluation, allowing flexibility in selecting the most appropriate vendor based on their assessment of meeting project specifications and requirements.