Swartz Creek Book Shelving Units

Swartz Creek Community Schools issued an Invitation to Bid for the procurement of 250 fully assembled metal bookshelving units for Swartz Creek Middle School during the 2021-22 school year. The procurement included four different sizes: 16 units measuring 24" W x 18" D x 28" H, 32 units measuring 30" W x 18" D x 28" H, 103 units measuring 36" W x 18" D x 28" H, and 99 units measuring 42" W x 18" D x 28" H, with each unit to include one adjustable shelf. Sealed bids were due by 10:00 am on September 23, 2021, with public opening and reading scheduled at the Administration Building located at 8354 Cappy Lane, Swartz Creek, Michigan. Bidders were required to submit proposals using the prescribed Bid Submittal Sheet format and include a Federal Employer ID number, completed W-9 form, sworn and notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement, and Iran Economic Sanctions Act Affidavit. All pricing must include freight and delivery charges, and vendors were required to provide color options with their bids, with the district selecting the final color after vendor selection. The Board of Education was scheduled to approve the bid recommendation on October 13, 2021, and successful vendors were required to execute a contract within 10 days of award notification. Evaluation criteria included price, proposal thoroughness, specification compliance, clarity, detail, and a proposed delivery timeline submitted with each proposal.

The procurement documents do not identify any set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. All bids were required to remain open for a maximum of 45 days after opening, and the district reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part, awarding to the most responsible vendor whose proposal is determined most advantageous to the district. As a Michigan public school district, Swartz Creek Community Schools is exempt from all federal, state, and local taxes. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the procurement documents.