Summerfield Room Divider RFP

The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is seeking sealed bids for a procurement of 24 Screenflex Full Motion Room Dividers for its Head Start Program locations in Flint, Michigan. The room dividers must meet specific requirements, including a height of 7 feet 6 inches, length of 25 feet 1 inch, and a gray smoke or neutral-tone fabric finish suitable for frequent educational use. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires vendors to submit one original and two copies of their bid proposal, along with an electronic copy, using the district's specific bid form. Bids are due on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with the Board of Education planning to make a bid award on June 16, 2025. Potential bidders are allowed to submit proposals for equivalent products that meet or exceed the specified performance and quality standards, and all pricing must include delivery and setup at the GISD Head Start - Summerfield location, with the contractor responsible for removing and disposing of all packaging after installation.

The procurement opportunity includes several mandatory attachments and certifications that vendors must complete, including a Familial Relationship Disclosure, Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification, and a School Safety Affidavit. Vendors must certify that all personnel working on school district property comply with Michigan school safety laws and have no disqualifying criminal convictions. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are mentioned, the district reserves the right to accept or reject any part or all bids and potentially split the bid between vendors if deemed in the best interest of the district. The district is exempt from Michigan Sales and Use Taxes, and bid prices must remain firm for 90 days from the bid opening date. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 24 room dividers with associated delivery and installation costs. Vendors are instructed to direct any questions to Danielle Templeton, Director of Business Services, via email until 72 business hours before the due date, with all questions to be answered in addendum form.