Wheelchair Lift RFP Jefferson Middle School

The Midland Public Schools Board of Education has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the demolition and replacement of an existing wheelchair lift at Jefferson Middle School in Gratiot County, Michigan. The RFP seeks bids from qualified and licensed vendors to remove the existing lift and install a new wheelchair lift manufactured by Freedom Lift Systems. The work must be completed between June 2, 2024, and August 26, 2024, and bidders are required to submit proposals by 2:00 PM local time on April 25, 2024. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bidders are required to attend a site visit and are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits. The RFP includes specific pricing requirements, with bidders required to provide separate pricing for the equipment and installation. Bidders must also provide a 5% bid security, comply with prevailing wage requirements, and submit the required Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification, Familial Relationship Disclosure, and School Safety Initiative Legislation Compliance forms.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The prevailing wage requirements outlined in the RFP and supporting documents indicate that the successful contractor must pay state-mandated prevailing wages to their employees working on the project. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the RFP does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range for the project is not disclosed in the available documents.