Thomas Ryan Intermediate Tables

Gull Lake Community Schools issued a Request for Proposals on April 28, 2026, for the procurement and installation of custom cafeteria tables at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, located in Richland, Michigan. The project scope encompasses the removal and disposal of 14 existing tables from Richland Elementary School, the transfer of custom tables from Thomas Ryan Intermediate to Richland Elementary, and the delivery and installation of 18 new Palmer Hamilton cafeteria tables at Thomas Ryan Intermediate. Specific equipment deliverables include four Wave Top 12 Stool Tables with custom logo laminate, four Wave Top 12 Stool Tables without custom laminate, four standard 12 Stool Tables with custom logo laminate, four standard 12 Stool Tables without custom laminate, two Wave Top ADA Tables with custom logo laminate, and 24 stackable chairs. The selected vendor must be responsible for coordinating all aspects of shipment, delivery, and installation, with project completion targeted for August 14, 2026. Proposals are due by 1:30 PM EST on May 14, 2026, with a deadline for clarification requests on May 8, 2026. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Vendor Experience and References (15 points), Ability to Meet Project Scope and Timeline (20 points), Fulfillment of and Quality of Equipment Specifications (30 points), and Contract Charges and Fees (35 points). Sealed proposals must be submitted to Amanda McElroy, Director of Business Services, at Gull Lake Community Schools, 10100 East D Avenue, Richland, Michigan 48083, with contract award anticipated by May 22, 2026.

All bidders must submit 12 required forms with their proposals, including a non-collusion affidavit, HUB certification form, debarment certification, and a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount. Compliance certifications are required regarding federal funds, EPA regulations, Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance, and familial disclosure statements. The School District participates in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, mandating compliance with Buy American provisions for domestic commodities, which may restrict vendor eligibility to those offering domestically manufactured goods. Payment terms are established at net 45 days upon project completion. The RFP does not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors; however, all equipment specifications reference Palmer Hamilton manufacturer models exclusively. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents; vendors must provide itemized pricing for each line item with extended cost calculations on the provided bid tabulation form. The School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and considers the RFP legally binding, with all responses becoming property of the School District subject to public disclosure under the Michigan Access to Public Records Act following contract award.