GALESBURG-AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROJECT: OWNER: SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE Bids Due by 5 p.m., Monday, January 18 th, 2016 Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools 1076 North 37 th Street Galesburg, Michigan 49053 INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES 1. Bids for the School Bus Purchase, as described in these specifications, will be accepted until Monday, January 18 th, 2016 at 5 PM EDT. 2. Bids will be accepted by mail or by personal delivery to Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Administration Building at 1076 North 37 th Street, Galesburg, Michigan 49053. 3. Should a vendor elect to mail bids to the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Administration Building, it is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that the bid is delivered to the reception desk of the Superintendent s office at 1076 North 37 th Street, Galesburg, Michigan 49053 by the date and time indicated above. 4. All bids must be printed and placed in an opaque envelope with the following plainly marked in the lower left corner of the envelope: a. Text reading SEALED BID - SCHOOL BUSES b. the name of the bidder c. the date of the bid opening 5. All bids must be addressed to: Dania Bazzi, Superintendent Administration Office 1076 North 37 th Street Galesburg, MI 49053 Any bid submitted to the District may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for opening bids.
6. Bids received after Monday, January 18 th, 2016, at 5 PM EDT, and bids sent by fax or electronic mail will not be accepted. 7. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure that the bids are delivered to the Galesburg-Augusta Community School District by the stated date and time. 8. All bids must be submitted with the BID RESPONSE FORM (Attachment B) and must be signed by an authorized representative of the vendor. 9. Bids not submitted with the BID RESPONSE FORM or bids not signed and/or dated will not be considered and will be determined to be a non-bid. 10. A notarized copy of Public Act 232 of 2004, Familial Relationship Disclosure, (Attachment C) must accompany all bids. Bids submitted without the notarized Public Act 232 of 2004, Familial Relationship Disclosure, will be determined to be a non-bid. 11. A notarized copy of Public Act 517 of 2012, Iran-linked Business Disclosure (Attachment D) must accompany all bids. Bids submitted without the notarized Public Act 517 of 2012, Iran-linked Business Disclosure, will be determined to be a non-bid. 12. A notarized copy of a Non-Collusive Affidavit (Attachment E) must accompany all bids. Bids submitted without the notarized Non-Collusive Affidavit will be determined to be a non-bid. 13. 5% Bid Bond: A certified check or bank draft payable to Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and a surety company in the amount equal to not less than five percent of the maximum bid amount shall be submitted with each proposal. 14. The Galesburg-Augusta Community School District reserves the right to withdraw this Request for Bid at any time and for any reason and to issue such clarifications, modifications and/or amendments as it may deem appropriate. 15. The Galesburg-Augusta Community School District Board of Education reserves the right to accept any bid, waive any informality in or reject any part of a bid. 16. All bids shall be opened publicly on Monday, January 18 th, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Galesburg-Augusta High School (HS Media Center/Library). All bidders and other interested persons are invited to be present when the bids are opened. 17. Any questions regarding the project or bid process should be directed to Dania Bazzi, Superintendent, or Phillip Heasley at (269) 484-2000 at the address stated above.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Galesburg Augusta Community Schools is requesting proposals for a school bus purchase. All bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18 th, 2016. Bids received after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18 th, 2016 will not be considered. The bids will be opened publicly at 6:30 p.m. on January 18 th, 2016 at Galesburg Augusta High Schools (Media Center/Library) 1076 N. 37 th Street, Galesburg, MI 49053. If you would like a copy of the proposal, please check our website at www.g aschools.org.
ATTACHMENT A GALESBURG AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE Bus Bid Specifications Conventional Style School Bus 71/72 Passenger Bus Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools requests sealed bids on a per-unit price for a 71 passenger, conventional style school bus chassis and body. Requirements are for new models and or used no older than a 2014, as described in these specifications and must indicate warranty and miles on the bus. Minimum specifications are listed below. Each bidder must state immediately below the listed specifications (or on an attached page with reference to the specification line item number), the compliance details that pertain to the specification line item indicating size, quality, range and information as necessary to determine unit quality. Bidder specifications must meet, be comparable or exceed minimum specifications and must be listed in detail to be considered a qualified bidder. All chassis and body specifications shall meet or exceed current specifications as set forth by the State and Federal Minimum Specifications for School Buses. (Specs on following page)
GALESBURG AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE ATTACHMENT A CHASSIS 2014 or NEWER EMMISSIONS COMPLIANT FOR 2010 50 STATES 276" WHEELBASE 50,000 PSI FRAME IN LINE 6 CYC. ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED TURBO CHARGED / AFTER COOLED DIESEL ENGINE 230 HORSEPOWER / 660 FT/LB TORQUE ALLISON 2500PTS TRANSMISSION TRANSYND SYNTHETIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 5 YEAR TRANSMISSION WARRANTY TILT STEERING COLUMN DUAL ABS AIR BRAKES AD-9 AIR DRYER W/HEATER HEATED AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE AIR COMPRESSOR 13.2 CFM 15.0 X 5.0 ROCKWELL FRONT AIR BRAKES 16.5 X 7.0 ROCKWELL REAR AIR BRAKES 30/30 REAR HEAVY DUTY BRAKE OIL LUBED FRONT WHEEL SEALS 10,000 # FRONT AXLE 10,000 # FRONT PARABOLIC TAPER LEAF SPRINGS 21,000 # REAR AXLE 4.88 RATIO 21,000 # REAR AIR RIDE SUSPENSION - IROS FRONT & REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS 11R22.5G TIRES 22.5 x 8.25 " HUB PILOTED DISC WHEELS 200 AMP ALTERNATOR TRIPLE 12 VOLT BATTERIES 1,950 CCA TOTAL 12 VOLT STARTER MANUAL RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS 65 GALLON FUEL TANK W / CAGE RIGHT SIDE MOUNT TWIN ELEMENT FUEL FILTER HEATED FUEL / WATER SEPERATOR SINGLE EXHAUST CONSTANT TORQUE CLAMPS - RADIATOR VISCOUS FAN CLUTCH 1,250 WATT ENGINE BLOCK HEATER ENGINE OIL COOLER - INTEGRAL RESTRICTION INDICATOR - AIR CLEANER HEAVY DUTY FRONT BUMPER FRONT & REAR TOW HOOKS TILT HOOD AND FENDERS, EASY TILT DUAL ELECTRIC HORNS LOW COOLANT ALARM TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GAUGE ENG. ALARM - LOW OIL PRESS / HIGH WATER TEMP. BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND BUZZER SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER TACHOMETER AND VOLTMETER HOURMETER / AMMETER OIL PRESS / WATER TEMP / FUEL LEVEL GAUGES ON BOARD IP DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY BODY 2013 or NEWER FMVSS BODY CONSTRUCTION KOROSEAL PEBBLE TOP STEP TREADS 78 HEADROOM W / 12 WINDOW OPENINGS FUEL DOOR W / LOCKING LATCH ELECTRICAL ACCESS PANEL LOCKING LATCH ACCESS COVER-FUEL SENDER ELECTRIC OPEN OUT ENT. DOOR W/VANDAL LOCK ENT DOOR VANDAL LOCKS OUTSIDE ASSIST HANDLE ENTRANCE DOOR DUAL DOOR CONTROLS REAR EMERGENCY DOOR W/VANDAL LOCK & INTERLOCk INSULATION-ROOF & SIDES 1 1/2 ACOUSTIC HEADLINER FULL LENGTH W/SOUND INSUL. BODY BODY UNDERCOAT FIRE RESISTANT TTC HEADLINER FASTENED W/SCREWS 14 GAUGE ROOF BOWS 16 GAUGE 14 SKIRT PANELS 16 GAUGE SMOOTH SIDE PANELS 4 EXTERIOR RUB RAILS WITH TOP EDGE SEALED 3-PIECE FLAT / TINTED WINDSHIELD 73% STATIC ROOF VENT NON CLOSING WINDOW STOP LINES LOWER GLASS REAR EMERGENCY DOOR 2 AUXILIARY DEFROSTER FANS HEATER CUT OFF VALVES W / BUTTERFLY HANDLE SELF PRIMING HEATER BOOSTER PUMP CONSTANT TORQUE CLAMPS HEATER HOSES DRIVER'S HEATER / DEFROSTER 90,000 BTU HEAT DUCT TO WHEELHOUSE STEP WELL HEATER / DEFROSTER 50,000 BTU REAR UNDERSEAT HEATER - 2 FANS - 84,500 BTU ARMORED CLEARANCE / CLUSTER LAMPS - LED 7" AMBER DIRECTIONALS FRONT AND REAR & SIDE 7" & 4 REAR STOP/TAIL 7" BACK UP LAMPS DUAL ROW DOME LAMPS DRIVERS DOME LAMP - SEPARATE SWITCH 8 LAMP SEQUENTIAL WARNING SYSTEM W /HOOD VISORS POST TRIP INSPECTION MONITOR W / ALARM & 2 MINUTE DOME LAMP DELAY EXTERIOR LIGHT CHECK SYSTEM MAGNETIC BODY CUT-OFF SOLENOID MANUAL RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS NOISE SUPPRESSION SWITCH DOOR SWITCH - STEP WELL LAMP REAR DOOR BUZZER & PILOT LAMP LETTERING TO MICHIGAN FEDERAL REQ. POLYURETHANE EXTERIOR PAINT PAINTED BLACK AROUND 8 WAY LAMPS DOT SB HIGH BACK USV SEAT BELT READY SEATS DOT SB HIGH BACK BARRIERS NATIONAL 2000 AIR DRIVERS SEAT W/FABRIC INSERT & ARMREST DRIVERS 3 PT. SEAT BELT W / LOCKING RET. ADJUSTABLE D LOOP W / BLAZE ORANGE WEBBING FRONT & REAR RUBBER MUD FLAPS 5/8" EXTERIOR GRADE PLYWOOD SUB FLOOR ALUMINUM AISLE TRIM 6 X 30 INSIDE MIRROR & SUNVISOR REFLECTORS AS REQUIRED ELECTRIC STOP ARM ELECTRIC POLY CROSSING ARM W/INTERRUPT SWITCH WET ARM WASHER SYSTEM-6 QT. CAP.W/SINGLE SWITCH SAFETY EQUIPMENT ( 2 ) SPECIALTY 9245 PROLO ROOF HATCHES ( 2 ) EMERGENCY PUSH OUT WINDOWS AM / FM / CD RADIO W / PA & 6 SPEAKERS OUTSIDE SPEAKER UNDER STEPWELL 3M DIAMOND GRADE REFLECTIVE TAPE SIDES,R EAR & EXITS 3M DIAMOND GRADE SCHOOL BUS SIGNS FRONT & REAR TINTED TEMPERED SIDE WINDOWS 28% ROOF PAINTED WHITE 5 ABOVE DRIPRAIL BROWN 42OZ VINYL UPHOLSTERY BLACK KOROSEAL FLOOR AND STEPS ROSCO OPEN VIEW REAR ES VIEW MIRRORS EQUAL SIZE HEADS ROSCO CROSS VIEW MIRRORS ALL EXTERIOR MIRRORS HEATED BACKUP ALARM 107db 12 VOLT POWER SOCKET IN DRIVERS AREA PADDED SHOULDER RAILS BARRIER POUCH COVER- SINGLE POCKET VELCRO 16 LIGHT MONITOR BOARD REAR RUBBER FENDERETTES CHILD CHECK SYSTEM
Attachment B The intent of Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is to purchase one (1) International bus under this program. 1. The lump sum bid is to include: One NEW (1) School Bus delivered to Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Transportation Center per 2016 School Bus Replacement Specification. For all Work and Services, a lump sum of: ($ ) 2. The lump sum bid is to include: One NEW (1) School Bus delivered to Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Transportation Center per 2016 School Bus Replacement Specification. For all Work and Services, a lump sum of: ($ ) 3. The lump sum bid is to include: One 2014 USED (1) School Bus delivered to Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Transportation Center per 2016 School Bus Replacement Specification. This bus s odometer must not exceed 40,000 miles and meet all the above specifications For all Work and Services, a lump sum of: ($ ) 4. The lump sum bid is to include: One 2015 USED (1) School Bus delivered to Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Transportation Center per 2016 School Bus Replacement Specification. This bus s odometer must not exceed 30,000 miles and meet all the above specifications For all Work and Services, a lump sum of: ($ ) Please state Model year and Miles. VENDOR NAME Contact Person Telephone Mobile Number Toll-Free Number Fax Number E-Mail Web Site
Product Line(s) Mailing Address City, State, Zip Code
ATTACHMENT C GALESBURG-AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Important: This disclosure statement must be included with your bid as required by state law (Public Act 232 of 2004). As required by Public Act 232 of 2004, all bids shall 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 Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Board of Education or the Superintendent of Schools. The Board of Education shall not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement. ++++ The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of (the Bidder ), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools invitation to bid, hereby represent and warrant, except as provided below, that no familial relationships exist between the owner(s) or any employee of the company and any member of the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Board of Education or the Superintendent of Schools. (Listing of names follows.) If such a relationship exists, please explain: By: (bidder signature) Name: (type or print) Date: Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me: This day of, 20 A.D., in and for the County of, Michigan. My commission expires. _ Signature of Notary Page 1 of 1
ATTACHMENT D GALESBURG-AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE IRAN-LINKED BUSINESS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Important: This disclosure statement must be included with your bid as required by state law (Public Act 517 of 2012). The "Iran Economic Sanctions Act" (P.A. 517 of 2012) makes an Iran-linked business ineligible to submit a bid on a RFP with a public entity. School districts, community college districts, and intermediate school districts must require each entity submitting a bid on an RFP to certify it is not an Iran-linked business. This requirement applies to all RFPs and not just to construction projects. The Iran Economic Sanctions Act defines an Iran-linked business as either of the following: -- A person engaging in investment activities in the energy sector of Iran, including a person who provides oil or liquefied natural gas tankers or products used to construct or maintain pipelines used to transport oil or liquefied natural gas for the energy sector of Iran. -- A financial institution that extends credit to another person, if that person will use the credit to engage in investment activities in the energy sector of Iran. The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of (the Bidder ), pursuant to the Iran-linked business disclosure requirement provided in the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools invitation to bid, hereby represent and warrant that (legal business name) is not an Iran-linked business as defined by P.A. 517 of 2012. By: (bidder signature) Name: (type or print) Date: Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me: This day of, 20 A.D., in and for the County of, Michigan. My commission expires. _ Signature of Notary
GALESBURG AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE ATTACHMENT E AFFIDAVIT OF NON COLLUSION State of Michigan ) ) ss County of Kalamazoo ), being first duly sworn, deposes and says that: 1. He/She is of, the Bidder that has submitted the attached Proposal. 2. He/She is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Proposal and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such Proposal. 3. Such Proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Proposal. 4. Neither the Bidder nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham Proposal in connection with the Contract for which the attached Proposal has been submitted or to refrain from bidding in connection with such contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached Proposal or of any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, cost element of the Proposal price or the Proposal price of any other Bidder, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the Village of Middleville, Michigan, or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and 5. The prices quoted in the attached Proposal are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant. (Name and Title) Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of, 2016. Notary Public, a Resident of County, MI Acting in County, MI My Commission Expires: