Whiteboard replacement

This Request for Proposal issued by Comstock Public Schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan, seeks qualified vendors to retrofit and install magnetic dry erase whiteboards across two school locations. The procurement requires bidders to supply porcelain enamel on steel writing surfaces with boards ranging from 4' x 8' to 4' x 16' in size, with exact quantities to be determined during a mandatory walk-through inspection scheduled for April 6, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. at Compass High School (3010 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048). Required components include porcelain steel magnetic surfaces, map rails, aluminum frames, and hidden fastener systems, with proposals due by May 4, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. to Mr. Sean Gillette, Director of Facilities. Bidders must submit detailed costing with separate line items for whiteboards, labor, and installation costs at each location, along with material availability and timeline information. Material samples or scaled versions of proposed units must be available for inspection prior to award, and all proposals must include certifications regarding debarment status, nondiscrimination compliance, access to records and financial statements, and confirmation that the bidder is not an Iran-linked business under Michigan Public Act 517.

All bidders are required to submit a sworn and notarized conflict of interest affidavit disclosing any familial relationships with school board members or district administrators, as mandated by Michigan Public Act 232. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or minority-owned businesses are noted in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will make the final selection based on which proposal best fits the district's needs, with consideration given to alternate designs. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the RFP materials provided.