Any questions regarding details of this RFP should be directed to the District's Executive Director of Technology and District Services, Brad Reichert at 810-591-2570 or by e-mail at breichert@lakefentonschools.org or to the District's Food Service Director, Lorie Grant at 810-591-99449 or by E-mail at lgrant@lakefentonschools.org. Right to Reject Bid The district reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any and all bids submitted in response to this RFP, in whole or in part. Award It is the intent of Lake Fenton Community Schools to award the bid at the district's regularly scheduled Board meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023. This date is negotiable if needed. Submission of a bid will be construed as a conclusive presumption that the bidder is thoroughly familiar with the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP and agrees to abide by each and all of the stipulations and requirements contained therein. The district reserves the right to waive irregularities and accept or reject whole or partial bids based on criterion determined by the district to be in the best interest of the district. This criterion may include but is not limited to: (a) Real and/or perceived value of the equipment and services being proposed. (b) Ability of the equipment and/or services meeting the Districts stated and/or implied needs. (c) References and/or reputation of the bidder. (d) Stated and/or perceived ability of the bidder to meet the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP. A certified cashier's check payable to "Lake Fenton Community Schools" or an acceptable BID BOND from a Treasury listed surety company and executed by the bidder in the amount of 20% of the bid must be included with the proposal. 9. All bids are required to be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Affidavit of Bidder disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner and school district personnel or Board members. Any bid that does not include the sworn and notarized Affidavit of Bidder will not be accepted. 10. All bids are required to be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Affidavit of compliance of the Iran Economics Sanctions Act, Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012. Any bid that does not include the sworn and notarized Affidavit of Bidder will not be accepted. The attached bid proposal sheets must be completed and enclosed as part of the bid proposal. Additional information may be attached but the bid proposal sheet must be completed and submitted.