The Troy School District will receive firm, sealed bids for furnishing, delivering and installing new Playground Loose Fill Surfacing Material for Troy Schools.

Specifications and proposal forms can be obtained online at http://www.troy.k12.mi.us.  From the main page click the “Business Services” tab listed under “Departments”, then click “Purchasing” and go into the “Current Bids” tab, scroll down to locate and access the bid document. 

Your proposal and one copy marked "Bid 9945 Playground Loose Fill Surfacing Material" must be delivered no later than 10:00 am., Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Troy School District Maintenance/Operations and Purchasing Offices, 1140 Rankin, Troy, MI 48083, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. Bid proposals received after this time will not be considered or accepted. 

No pre-bid conference will be held; however, contractors\vendors are encouraged to perform site visits which need to be pre-arranged by contacting Rob Carson - Director of Operations via phone or email (248-823-4067; rcarson@troy.k12.mi.us.  All questions regarding the bid specified, or the bid terms and conditions will be accepted in writing ONLY and subsequently answered through an addendum to all interested parties.  All questions must be received no later than noon, Friday, May 20, 2022,  at no other time prior to the bid opening will questions/concerns be addressed or accepted and may be faxed to:  248.823.4077, or emailed as a Word document to:  PurchasingOffice@troy.k12.mi.us.

All bidders must provide familial disclosure in compliance with MCL 380.1267 and attach this information to the bid proposal.  The bid proposal will be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the Troy School Board or the Troy School Districts Superintendent.   Also, a sworn and notarized Affidavit of compliance for the Iran Economic Sanctions Act certifying the vendor does and will comply with Public Act 517 of 2012 shall accompany all proposals.  Both forms will be enclosed in the specification’s booklet that shall be used for this purpose.  The District will not accept a bid proposal that does not include these sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful bidders whose proposals are $50,000 or more, for any bid category, will be required to furnish a U.S. Treasury Listed Company Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of their bid. The cost of the Bond shall be identified within each proposal.

The Troy Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, either in whole or in part; to award contract to other than the low bidder; to waive any irregularities and/or informalities; and in general to make awards in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the owner.

 Project:                                                            RFP #9946 – Learning Center Paging

Bids will only be accepted on forms provided. Proposal forms must be in a sealed envelope and mailed or delivered in person prior to the due date:

Bid Public Opening:                                        2:00 P.M. EST, May 10, 2022 

Labor and Material and Performance Bond:   In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 129.201, successful contractor(s) must obtain Performance and Payment Bonds for any Bid Category exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The performance and Payment Bonds shall be solely for the protection of Troy School District and shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state of Michigan and be listed in Federal Register or have an AM Best Rating of B+ or better.   

Bid Bond:   5% Bid Bond required (certified or cashier checks are not acceptable)

Exempt Status:  This project is tax exempt for state sales tax and/or use tax.

Disclosure Statements:  Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between owner or any employee of bidder and any member of Board of Education or Superintendent of Troy School District. Each bid proposal must also include a signed Iran Economic Sanctions Affidavit. The Board of Education will not accept a bid proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement or the Iran Economic Sanctions.