UCS Advertisement for Bid -Food Service Technology

Utica Community Schools in Macomb County, Michigan issued an Advertisement for Bid (RFB B-2165-19) on March 14, 2019 for Food Services Technology procurement. The solicitation seeks sealed proposals for food services technology solutions, with bid documents available via email to purchasing@uticak12.org or in-person pickup at the Utica Community Schools Administrative Service Center Purchasing Department located at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. All proposals must be clearly marked "B-2165-19 Food Services Technology" and submitted in one original signed copy, two copies, and one electronic copy in Excel format to the Purchasing Department, Attention: Jeff Henderson, by 2:30 p.m. on March 28, 2019. Public opening and reading of proposals will occur immediately following the submission deadline, with any proposals received after the due date and time rejected. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a bid bond or certified check payable to Utica Community Schools in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part, to waive irregularities or informalities, and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder.

All contractors must submit a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship between the owner or key employees of the bidder and any member of the Utica Community School District Board of Education or the District Superintendent. Additionally, all contractors are required to provide a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted vendor categories are mentioned in the procurement documents. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or technology integration specifications. No budget range or estimated award value is disclosed in the available procurement materials.