Wood Shop Dust Collector

Rudyard Area Schools in Cass County, Michigan is issuing a Request for Proposal for the procurement of a wood shop dust collector system to support its Career & Technical Education Cabinetry and Furniture Manufacturing class. The dust collector must operate on 220V 3-phase power with 110V/60/single control and must deliver air flow capacity between 4,200 to 5,000 ACFM, designed as an exterior unit that returns pulled air into the building to minimize reheating costs. Bidders must submit sealed proposals with itemized costs for equipment, installation, shipping, and support services by 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the Rudyard Area Schools Administration Office, 11185 W 2nd Street, Rudyard, MI 49780, with public opening and reading of bids occurring at that time. Technical questions regarding specifications should be directed to Jason Perkins, CTE Instructor, or Chad Folkersma, Rudyard Jr/Sr High School Principal. All proposals must include a completed Familial Relationship Disclosure Form and an Iran Linked Business Disclosure Form affirming compliance with Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012, with bids remaining irrevocable for 30 days following submission. The School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. Bidders who submit false certifications regarding Iran sanctions compliance face significant civil penalties up to $250,000 or twice the contract amount, whichever is greater, plus investigation costs and attorney fees, and will be deemed ineligible to bid on the district's proposals for three years from the determination date of false certification. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.