INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)
LED Video Scoreboard - Jackson-Olin High School
To Prospective Bidders:
IFB 2024-24
Release Date: October 24, 2024
Notice is hereby given that the Birmingham Board of Education (the “Board”) will accept bids for IFB 2024-24, LED Video
Scoreboard - Jackson-Olin High School. Sealed bid must be submitted to the Birmingham Board of Education, Purchasing
Department, Room 202, 2015 Park Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, by November 21, 2024 11 a.m.. Bids are due and
will be opened at this time.
Faxed or emailed bids are not acceptable. The Invitation for Bid document is available on the District’s website at
https://www.bhamcityschools.org/Page/332.
Bidder may not withdraw bid after the time set for the opening thereof, unless the award of the contract is delayed for a period
exceeding ninety (90) calendar days. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive all formalities in proposing
and to award the contract to the lowest responsible Bidder in accordance with applicable law.
It is not the policy of the Board to award contracts on the basis of price alone, quality and suitability to purpose and the needs
of the Board being controlling factors. When applicable a warranty and maintenance agreement will be considered in
determining the lowest responsible Bidder.
THE BOARD WILL NOT ACCEPT BIDS THAT ARE LATE.
By: Edward McMullen
Edward McMullen, Director of Purchasing
Birmingham City Schools
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NO RESPONSE – I hereby submit a “NO RESPONSE” for the following reason(s):
Insufficient time to respond to IFB.
Schedule will not permit us to respond.
We do not offer the product or service requested.
Unable to meet specifications.
Unable to meet insurance requirements.
Remove our company from future correspondence.
Other__________________________________________
Please submit “No Response” via email to: purchasing@bhm.k12.al.us
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LED Video Scoreboard – Jackson-Olin High School
ENVELOPE LABEL
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
(To Be Opened By Purchasing Official Named Below)
Respondent’s Name: ________________________________________________
Primary Contact:
________________________________________________
Respondent’s Address: ________________________________________________
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Respondent’s Email: ________________________________________________
General Contractor License Number ______________________________________
Submit Response To:
Edward McMullen, Director of Purchasing
Birmingham Board of Education
Purchasing Department, Room 202
2015 Park Place North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Solicitation No. & Title: IFB 2024-24 –LED Video Scoreboard - Carver High School
Solicitation Due Date & Time: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 10:00 AM CDT
Birmingham City Schools IFB 2024-24
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SECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 District Background ......................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2: SCOPE OF PRODUCT AND SERVICES/SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 7
2.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Solution Minimum Technical Specifications ................................................................... 7
SCOREBOARD STRUCTURE AND LED DISPLAY ......................................................................... 7
SCOREBOARD CONTROL SYSTEM ............................................................................................ 9
PLAY CLOCKS............................................................................................................................ 9
SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Proposed Contract .......................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Project Areas .................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 Warranty Repair Service ................................................................................................ 12
2.6 Project Management and Oversight ............................................................................... 12
SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS ..................................................................... 12
3.1 Minimum Eligibility Requirements ............................................................................... 12
3.2 State of Alabama Immigration Law (Act 2011-535) ..................................................... 13
3.3 Contract Term ................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 Additional Purchases...................................................................................................... 13
3.5 IFB Schedule of Events.................................................................................................. 13
3.6 Bidder Inquiries.............................................................................................................. 14
3.7 Representatives............................................................................................................... 14
3.8 Addenda ......................................................................................................................... 14
3.9 Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit ........................................................................................ 14
3.10 Bid Due Date .................................................................................................................. 15
3.11 Prime Bidder .................................................................................................................. 15
3.12 Bid Opening Date........................................................................................................... 15
3.13 Bid Preparation............................................................................................................... 16
3.14 Bid Submittal Items........................................................................................................ 16
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3.15 Evaluation....................................................................................................................... 19
3.16 Award ............................................................................................................................. 20
3.17 Additional Information................................................................................................... 20
3.18 Withdrawal of Bids ........................................................................................................ 20
3.19 Late Bid .......................................................................................................................... 20
3.20 Rejection of Bid ............................................................................................................. 21
3.21 Acceptance of Bid .......................................................................................................... 21
3.22 Protests ........................................................................................................................... 21
3.23 Disputes and Appeals ..................................................................................................... 21
3.24 Cost of Preparation, Submitting Bids/Oral Presentation................................................ 21
SECTION 4: TERMS AND CONDITIONS ............................................................................... 22
4.1 Bid Validity Period......................................................................................................... 22
4.2 Disposition of Bids......................................................................................................... 22
4.3 Bid Security.................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Insurance Requirements ................................................................................................. 22
4.5 Orders ............................................................................................................................. 22
4.6 Purchase Orders.............................................................................................................. 23
4.7 Invoicing and Payment................................................................................................... 23
4.8 Gratuities ........................................................................................................................ 24
4.9 School District Regulations............................................................................................ 24
4.10 Identification .................................................................................................................. 24
4.11 Cancellation/Termination............................................................................................... 24
4.12 Non-Discrimination........................................................................................................ 25
4.13 Confidential and Proprietary .......................................................................................... 25
4.14 Cleaning of Worksite ..................................................................................................... 25
4.15 Permits and Licenses ...................................................................................................... 25
4.16 Independent Contractor .................................................................................................. 25
4.17 Subcontractors ................................................................................................................ 25
4.18 Delegation, Subcontracts and Assignment..................................................................... 26
4.19 Procurement Rules ......................................................................................................... 26
4.20 Force Majeure ................................................................................................................ 26
4.21 Governing Laws, Ordinances and Regulations .............................................................. 26
4.22 Defense and Indemnification ......................................................................................... 26
4.23 Public Disclosure............................................................................................................ 26
4.24 Pending Legal Actions ................................................................................................... 27
4.25 Warranty of Price ........................................................................................................... 27
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4.26 Right to Purchase Elsewhere.......................................................................................... 27
ATTACHMENT A – Bid Pricing Sheet ................................................................................... 28
ATTACHMENT B - Insurance Requirements.......................................................................... 29
ATTACHMENT C - Addenda Acknowledgement................................................................... 32
ATTACHMENT D - References .............................................................................................. 33
ATTACHMENT E - Certification Regarding Debarment ........................................................ 34
ATTACHMENT F - Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999, Chapter 22A ............................ 35
ATTACHMENT G - BCS Minority Participation Program ..................................................... 36
ATTACHMENT H - Minority Participation Form................................................................... 37
ATTACHMENT I - State of Alabama Immigration Law Certification of Compliance ........... 38
ATTACHMENT J - Drug-Free Workplace Certification ......................................................... 39
ATTACHMENT K - Bid Certification ..................................................................................... 40
ATTACHMENT L - Non-Collusion Certification.................................................................... 41
ATTACHMENT M - Disclosure Statement ............................................................................. 42
ATTACHMENT N – Federal Contract Conditions .................................................................. 43
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.