UCS Bid Advertisement - Kindergarten Readiness Kits

Utica Community Schools in Michigan is soliciting sealed bids for the provision of Kindergarten Readiness Kits through a competitive procurement process identified as B-2436-26. The school district will accept electronic proposals submitted exclusively through its online purchasing portal at https://uticak12.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities, which requires Bonfire registration for access. Bid documents are available beginning March 11, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted no later than 9:30 a.m. on March 23, 2026. Following the submission deadline, all proposals will remain electronically sealed until the due date and time, after which they will be publicly unsealed and read aloud via video conference. All contractors submitting proposals must provide a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the owner or key employees of the bidder and members of the Utica Community School District Board of Education or the superintendent. Additionally, all bidders must submit a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Compliance pursuant to the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part, with or without cause, to waive any irregularities or informalities in the process, and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder.

The bid advertisement does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. The advertisement does not disclose an estimated award value or budget range for the Kindergarten Readiness Kits procurement. Interested vendors should consult the complete bid documents available through the Bonfire portal for comprehensive specifications, pricing requirements, delivery schedules, and any additional evaluation criteria that may apply to this solicitation.