Upper Elementary School Door & Hardware Replacement

Clinton Community Schools, located in Clinton County, Michigan, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Upper Elementary School Door & Hardware Replacement project. The procurement involves the replacement of interior and exterior doors with new hollow metal frame doors, fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) exterior doors, and associated hardware throughout the Upper Elementary School facility. The scope encompasses 29 interior door locations and 12 exterior door locations, with some designated as voluntary alternates, and includes installation of tempered glass for interior doors and 1-inch insulated glass units for exterior doors, as well as electrical work necessary for sliding door operator connections. Vendors must submit written questions or requests for clarification by March 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with an optional site walkthrough scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. EST at 100 East Franklin Street, Clinton, Michigan. Proposals must be submitted electronically to bids@clinton.k12.mi.us by March 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST, with the subject line "RFP: DR26192 Upper Elementary School Door & Hardware Replacement." Work must commence after June 5, 2026, and be completed prior to August 16, 2026, to accommodate the school calendar. Evaluation criteria include price of goods and services (40%), prior positive experience (20%), proposed equipment specifications (15%), understanding of the work (15%), company references (5%), and work plan and vendor capacity (5%). Vendors must provide company information, references from three similar projects, current client information, and agree to maintain valid pricing through December 31, 2026, with proposals remaining valid for 180 calendar days from the RFP closing date.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondent types are identified in the available procurement documents. All vendors must comply with federal Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and local accessibility regulations, complete required certifications including vendor certification, Michigan familial relationship disclosure, and Iran affidavit attestations. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific technology integration requirements beyond the integration of existing door access control systems with designated doors. Payment terms specify that no pre-payments will be made for goods or services, with payment due upon proper delivery pursuant to purchase order terms and conditions, and sales tax is not applicable. A $10,000 allowance has been established for floor and wall damage repairs during installation. The procurement documents do not provide an explicit overall budget or award value range for the project.