A. Rockford Public Schools (Owner) is seeking bids for purchase and installation of classroom multimedia and associated equipment and installation. Proposed systems shall be configured and installed as described herein. B. Project: MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY RENOVATIONS Sites of Work: 1. Belmont Elementary School 6097 Belmont Avenue Belmont, MI 49306 2. Meadowridge Elementary School 8100 Courtland Rockford, MI 49341 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT SEQUENCE A. Sequences and dates specified herein are for information only and indicate the plan and intent of the Owner. Actual dates shall be established based on final award of project. B. Sequence of operations shall be established by the Contractor within the guidelines established by the Owner as required to meet schedules. Question and Clarification Deadline: February 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM Bids shall be submitted in total and with required detail for each item bid and as is required herein and include all portions of the work identified for the individual bid package as specified herein. Bids shall be made on unaltered bid forms as included herein. Bidder shall fill in all blank spaces and the bid shall be signed by a legal officer or agent authorized to bind the bidder to a contract A pre-bid conference will be held. A discussion of the project and review of bid documents will be followed by a site review and an opportunity to ask questions. Attendance is highly encouraged for all contractors interested in bidding on any components or portions of this project. Attendance at the prebid conference will be a factor considered during evaluation of bids. Bid security shall be either a Bid Bond issued by a company licensed in the State of Michigan to furnish bid security or Certified Check made payable to the Owner. OWNER'S RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS A. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. The Owner reserves the right to accept a bid, or portion thereof by issuance of a valid purchase order within ninety (90) calendar days following the bid opening. No bids may be withdrawn during this time without the specific approval of the Owner. B. Withdrawal of any Bids after the opening time without specific approval by Owner may result in forfeiture of required bid security by Bidder. Question and Clarification Deadline: February 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM 1. Final Vendor Presentations: Week of March 6, 2023 2. Contractor Chosen: Week of March 13, 2023 3. Work Commences: June 2023 4. Substantial Completion: August 18, 2023 5. Project Close-out: September 2023