Active RFQ/RFP documents appear below. If you wish to submit a bid, please send bids and a completed procurement form to procurements@accesscommunity.org by the posted deadline in order to be considered. We encourage minority and women-owned businesses to apply and will check all bidders against the System for Award Management (SAM).
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for snow removal services for ACCESS. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 10 am October 1st, 2022. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/download/file/fid/203 and 3 references.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Business Operations and Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of all facilities.
ACCESS requests a seasonal snow removal price, with ice melt/salt/brine included, for the noted locations in Schedule A. All locations include parking lot plowing, salt/ice melt, clearing of walks (from edge to edge or edge to street where applicable) and entries & emergency exits unless otherwise specified in Schedule B. Vendor agrees to furnish all labor, materials, and insurance to perform the above work.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous regarding price (See: "Low Bidder" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications, and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS.
Low Bidder: The lowest responsive, responsible bid will be based on the cost per month per facility, demonstrated ability to perform the work and history of performance.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays - Snow removal will be completed by no later than 8:00 am, seven (7) days a week. During business hours, snow will be removed within two hours of end of snowfall, seven (7) days a week. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done on a monthly basis for equal amounts of the entire contract during the snow season. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Term – ACCESS is requesting a 2-year contract for snow services beginning November 1, 2022.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and
Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each
accident for any employee.
2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined
single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
3. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, hired and non-owned vehicles with Personal Protection Insurance and Property Protection Insurance to comply with the provisions of the Michigan No Fault Insurance Law, including residual liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 each accident for bodily injury and property damage.
Insurance policies shall not contain endorsements or policy conditions which reduce coverage provided to ACCESS. Vendor shall be responsible to ACCESS or insurance companies insuring ACCESS for all costs resulting from both financially unsound insurance companies selected by Vendor and their inadequate insurance coverage. Vendor shall furnish the Facilities Manager with satisfactory certificates of insurance or a certified copy of the policy, if requested by the Facilities Manager.
Main Office, 2651 Saulino Ct, Dearborn, MI 48120 (313) 842-7010
Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 582-2266
The Annex, 13620 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Community Health & Research Center, 6450 Maple St, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 216-2200
Employment & Human Services Center, 6451 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 945-8380
Hope House, 6470 Williamson St, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 582-5979
ACCESS Community Health & Research Center, 4301 and 4247 E. 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights,
(586) 722-6036
ACCESS SUD Center, 10149 Michigan Ave, Dearborn MI 48126 (313) 842-7010
Arab American Community History Book Project
The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI, will be compiling and publishing a book based largely on oral history interviews and community history documents contained in AANM’s archive. The scope of the book will cover the history of the metro Detroit’s Arab American community. Project start date is Oct. 1, 2022. The book is expected to be about 300 pages long, consisting mostly of existing oral history transcripts, along with an introductory essay that the contractor will write.
We anticipate the project involving approximately 520 hours of work over a six-month period. Payment will be delivered in 2 installments. The first payment will be delivered at the completion of the oral history transcript editing. The final payment will be delivered when the text of the book is finalized.
Most of the work can be completed remotely, but some travel to AANM in Dearborn may be required. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Submitted bids should include a total cost to complete all required services (using the anticipated number of hours listed above) as well as an updated CV/resume, a cover letter describing your experience, and a relevant writing sample.
Please submit bids to Matthew Stiffler at the Arab American National Museum: mstiffler@accesscommunity.org.
Deadline to submit bids is October 28.
The winning bidder will be notified by November 5.
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Rooftop Garden Project Manager for the Arab American National Museum. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 9am Monday, November 7, 2022.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
Project Overview
Scope of Work
Time Frame
The Rooftop Garden Project Manager is to report to Jumana Salamey, Deputy Director of the Arab American National Museum and/or their designee (Kathryn Grabowski-Khairullah) and will cooperate and confer with them as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the “best value” (See: "Best Value" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully based on any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS. Bids will be reviewed and evaluated on a weighted system to determine best value.
Based on the criteria above, using a 100-point scale the vendor that accumulates the highest score wins the bid.
“Best Value” means that ACCESS will, in an evaluation of each proposal submittal, consider factors other than just cost in making the award decision.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation for offers to contract only and is not to be construed as: (a) an offer to contract; or (b) as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued because of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) If Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer.
(b) If Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) If Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
This Request for Proposal is being created to obtain the professional services of a Construction Management Firm (Firm) that has experience with demolition and build of 30-50,000 square foot Medical, Recreational/Educational and Professional construction projects. Experience working with nonprofit and cultural organizations, in order to ensure appropriate procurement requirements are understood and met, is preferred. All submitted proposals will be evaluated to select one firm that will be responsible for working with ACCESS (Client) in completing the build of a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Center located in Dearborn, Michigan.
This document encompasses some, but not all, of the required duties and responsibilities that will be required of the selected firm. Additionally, this is a Construction Management project. The selected CM Firm will hold a fully engineered contract with the Architect/Design Professional. Complete engineered mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings will be coordinated by the Architect but are not provided as such and will be the responsibility of the Firm to procure systems design for exhaust, make-up air, plumbing, etc and to work directly with the Architect for oversight and coordination on the owner’s behalf to ensure design intent is being met.
Project goals:
The general overall description of the work scope is:
Existing Building Scope:
Proposed Site Improvements Scope:
Proposed Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Care Facility Building Scope: (note: final design layout and program space locations will be determined during the design process with the owner’s final approval.)
· All new finishes, including attention to personal harm risk identification and mitigation
· Any other amenities or requirements of the owner that are discovered during the design phases of the project for the proper functioning of the space and services proved to the owner’s clientele.
· Building design and construction should allow for future expansion
ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) has been serving the community for more than 50 years. Founded by a group of dedicated volunteers in 1971 out of a storefront in Dearborn’s impoverished south end, ACCESS was created to assist the Arab immigrant population adapt to life in the United States.
Today, ACCESS is the most comprehensive Arab American community nonprofit in the nation, serving a diverse population of clients through its 11 tri-county locations and more than 120 programs serving Southeastern Michigan. ACCESS offers a wide range of social, economic, health and educational services, focusing on the most vulnerable, including immigrants and communities of color. Nationally, through its three one-of-a-kind national institutions, the Arab American National Museum (AANM), the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), and the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), ACCESS focuses its efforts on culture and arts, capacity building, and collective giving.
Intent, questions, and proposals should be directed to the contacts listed below:
Rachid Elabed
ACCESS
Email – relabed@accesscommunity.org
Phone – 734-652-3303
09/12/2022
RFP distributed to CM firms
09/21/2022
Pre-Bid Walk-Thru at 1:00pm
Questions regarding RFP due from vendors
09/30/2022
Deadline: 5:00 PM (EST) for proposal submissions
10/3/2022 – 10/6/2022
Construction Manager Interviews
10/10/2022
CM Partner selection and award
We will schedule a pre-bid meeting September 27, 2022, at 2pm to walk-thru with any interested CM prior to proposals being submitted at the existing Building.
One electronic copy of your proposal should be delivered for evaluation by the due date and time to procurements@accesscommunity.org. Proposal development costs are the responsibility of the Firm. Firms are encouraged to incorporate any experience from similar past projects, ideas, creativity or materials that will allow the owner to see the full value and capabilities of their firm. Proposals are due to the Client by September 30, at 5:00pm.
The Client reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, received as a result of this Request for Proposal.
The Client is not liable for any cost incurred by the Firm prior to acceptance of the proposal and the award and execution of a contract between the owner and the Firm.
Please review and complete the provided Bid Response Tables as part of your proposal, adding lines as needed. A signature page, signed by an authorized officer of the company, which indicates respondent’s acceptance of this document is included as part of this RFP and must be signed and returned with the proposal. The proposal should address all of the requirements outlined in the RFP. The proposal should provide a clear and concise description of the Firm’s abilities to satisfy the requirements. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance of the conditions contained in this RFP.
During the evaluation process, the Client reserves the right for the following:
Upon award the successful Firm will enter into a contractual agreement with the Client. There is not an award of work without an executed contract. ACCESS plans to execute an AIA A133-2009 Contract with the selected building partner.
The Firm will be required to assume responsibility for all professional services offered in their proposal whether or not they possess them within their organization. Further, the Client will consider the designated lead at the firm to be the sole point of contact with regard to contractual matters, including payment of any and all charges resulting from the contract.
The Client wants to enlist the services of a Firm for benefits and expectations during the duration of this project, including but not limited to:
The Firm will propose an Architect and Engineering team for the project that has experience with substance use disorder (SUD) type medical facilities. Architect qualifications should be submitted in response along with project staff qualifications (2-2).
The Firm will provide staff to attend weekly project design meetings and offer input on items such as the following:
Firm will provide an on-site staff to plan, manage and coordinate on-site construction activities to include, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
Firm is responsible for coordinating and cooperating with the Client’s vendors as required during the project duration including, but not limited to:
State the full name and address of the organization and, if applicable, the branch office, consultants, or other subordinate elements that will provide or assist in providing this service. Indicate whether you operate as an individual, partnership or corporation; if as a corporation, include the state in which you are incorporated. State whether you are licensed to operate and practice in the State of Michigan. Provide the most recent company EMR.
The Firm must be able to staff a project team that possesses qualifications and all the expertise necessary to undertake the project scope of work. Please provide the professional resumes for key members of the team who will be involved in this project, including Architect/Design Professional. State experience on this type of project and provide examples of similar work completed. Please provide references that can be contacted.
Provide a preliminary list of preferred subcontractors for the main trades (concrete, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc) as a reference for review.
Provide information from three related projects that the firm has managed within the last five years. Include client/contact, location, when completed, size of building, and total construction cost.
State in concise terms your understanding of this project and how your firm will address the needs that are stated in the RFP. Describe in narrative format your plan for accomplishing this project. Please state your plan for accomplishing this project along with all deliverables that will become the property of the Client. Describe clearly and concisely each milestone required for completion of the project. Include items such as the following examples:
Please provide the primary contact information for the individual who will lead this project. State the duties that this individual will be responsible for along with identifying other key staff that you will have assigned to this project.
SECTION 3 - PROPOSAL FORMAT: COST
Complete the Bid Response tables following this section, as part of the RFP response. Add rows as necessary.
Show profit and overhead values as fixed percentages of construction cost for the duration of the projects. Break out anticipated costs to perform pre-construction duties, including estimated Architectural and Engineering fees, and other items such as those called out in section 1-13 of this RFP.
Provide a list of anticipated staff roles and the corresponding rates and costs for each, including estimated total staffing cost per phase based on your preliminary timeline.
Show consideration for insurance and bonding costs as a fixed percentage of construction cost for the duration of the project.
Provide the proposed value for profit markup on subcontractor pricing, if any, as a percentage of the subcontractor cost.
Any conditions that result in a change to the contract value shall be addressed by a formal change order. Show the proposed profit markup added to change order value, if any.
BID RESPONSE TABLES AND RFP DOCUMENT
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for office furniture for ACCESS. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 10am July 30th, 2022.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Business Operations and Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of all facilities.
Scope of Work:
We are requesting pricing to lease office space to deliver services associated with the PATH program. We are requesting the following features:
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. Proposals will be reviewed and scored as follows.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done, by location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Who we are: What began out of a simple storefront in 1971 to assist a growing Arab immigrant population is now, over 50 years later, the largest and most impactful Arab American community nonprofit in the nation. With over 120 programs focused on youth, education, community health, workforce development, emergency services, philanthropy, activism, and the arts, 10 locations in Southeast Michigan and three national institutions —the Arab American National Museum (AANM), the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC)—everything ACCESS does is to advance the social, health and economic well-being of individuals and families. Guided by our vision of a just and equitable society, anchored in our mission of empowerment, and founded on the belief that a community must first have its basic needs met before it can be empowered to impact social change, ACCESS has continued to honor its Arab American heritage, while helping to change our world, one person at a time.
What we need: ACCESS is seeking the services of a web developer to rebuild its website on a new, more user-friendly platform.
The new site must include the following:
RFP available April 22, 2022
Proposal Deadline May 16, 2022
Vendor finalist presentations May 29, 2022
Final vendor selected June 10, 2022
Engagement begins July 2022
Site launch Early November 2022
Engagement ends November 30, 2022
Submit all bids to rtaylor@accesscommunity.org by April 30, 2022
Introduction:
ACCESS would like to replace the entire existing printer/copier fleet with new leased devices. The existing fleet is located at 8 sites throughout both Wayne and Macomb counties. The leasing contract must include consumables and device support throughout the contract term. Additionally, ACCESS would like a print monitoring solution integrated into the proposal.
Background:
ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) has been serving the community for more than 40 years. Founded by a group of dedicated volunteers in 1971 out of a storefront in Dearborn’s impoverished south end, ACCESS was created to assist the Arab immigrant population adapt to life in the United States.
Today, ACCESS is the largest Arab American human services nonprofit in the United States. With eight locations and more than 100 programs serving metro Detroit, ACCESS offers a wide range of social, economic, health and educational services to a diverse population.
ACCESS continues to honor its Arab American heritage while serving as a nonprofit model of excellence. The agency is dedicated to community-building, focused on service to those in need. Through initiatives like the Arab American National Museum (AANM), the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), ACCESS Growth Center, and the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), ACCESS serves all Americans.
ACCESS is seeking proposals to refresh the entire organization’s printer fleet spread across 8 physical locations.
The fleet will be comprised of the following types of devices:
For reference, the organization’s current monthly print volume across all devices is roughly as follows:
The chosen vendor will be responsible for shipping back the existing fleet and will be responsible for the physical deployment of the new fleet. The ACCESS IT department will be responsible for configuring the devices, print server configuration, and driver deployment.
Additionally, ACCESS would like print management software integrated into the proposal to enable more robust reporting, monitoring, and control functionality. This can be a product offered as SaaS, or a product hosted on premises.
Requirements:
Selection Criteria:
The winning proposal will be selected based upon the following weighted criteria:
Review process:
Upon the receipt of proposals, ACCESS will evaluate, and grade submissions based on the weighted criteria. ACCESS will eliminate all but 3 proposals, at which point meetings will be scheduled with the top 3 vendors to discuss the solutions being proposed.
Questions:
Any questions regarding specific information not included in this document should be submitted to Bassam Muhsin – IT Director, at bmuhsin@accesscommunity.org
Timeframe:
Proposals are to be received no later than June 15th, 2022. ACCESS will choose a winning proposal no later than July 15th, 2022.
Submission instructions: Please submit all proposals to procurements@accesscommunity.org
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Lawn & Landscaping Services for ACCESS. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 10 am March 30th, 2022. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/download/file/fid/203 and 3 references.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Business Operations and Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of all facilities.
ACCESS is soliciting bids for our seasonal Lawn and Landscaping Maintenance contract. Please provide pricing for the locations included in this request. If any location is out of vendor's service range, vendors may choose to subcontract out services there, but vendor will be fully responsible for services delivered there. We are interested in the following services, though not all are required for consideration:
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous regarding price (See: "Low Bidder" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS.
Low Bidder: The lowest responsive, responsible bid will be based on the cost per month per facility, demonstrated ability to perform the work and history of performance.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays - In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done on a monthly basis for equal amounts of the entire contract during the season. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Term – ACCESS is requesting a 2-year contract for beginning April 1, 2022. Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
Main Office, 2651 Saulino Ct, Dearborn, MI 48120 (313) 842-7010
Community Health & Research Center, 6450 Maple St, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 216-2200
Employment & Human Services Center, 6451 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 945-8380
Hope House, 6470 Williamson St, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 582-5979
ACCESS Macomb, 4301 and 4247-4259 E. 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
ACCESS New Center 10149 Michigan Ave, Dearborn 48126
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for a sculpture installation for the Arab American National Museum. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 10 am Friday December 10, 2021.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
Install octopus sculpture suspended inside the museum’s dome like a chandelier, hanging hardware and cables just below the dome base. Vendor must provide hydraulic lift for access to the upper areas necessary for installation of the cabling to support the sculpture. Crank-up lifts and temporary supports to position the sculpture for review before final install. Provide all necessary labor and equipment to complete the project. Provide fabrication of brackets that are necessary to attach to the existing steel structure as the core support for the sculpture. Provide floor protection for the entire work area as required. The bid also needs to include allowances for on-site meetings with the artist, architect and museum staff before and during the installation proceeds. The artist is responsible for all electrical work associated with sculpture.
The project installation is to begin no later than January 4, 2022 and must be completed no later than January 25, 2022.
Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
The Vendor is to report to Jumana Salamey, Deputy Director of the Arab American National Museum and/or their designee (Crystal McColl) and will cooperate and confer with them as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress. Furthermore, any operator leaving ACCESS sites in an unsatisfactory condition will be required to return and complete the job with no additional compensation.
ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the “best value” (See: "Best Value" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully based on any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS. Bids will be reviewed and evaluated on a weighted system to determine best value.
Planning and Kickoff ~ 10 points
Experience installing sculptures ~ 20 points
Experience working with museums ~ 20 points
Experience working with artists ~ 20 points
Cost ~ 30 points
Based on the criteria above, using a 100-point scale the vendor that accumulates the highest score wins the bid.
“Best Value” means that ACCESS will, in an evaluation of each proposal submittal, consider factors other than just cost in making the award decision.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation for offers to contract only and is not to be construed as: (a) an offer to contract; or (b) as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued because of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) If Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer.
(b) If Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) If Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Audit Scope
The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) will undertake a financial audit as required by the OMB Circular Compliance Supplements and Government Auditing Standards. ACCESS is seeking an independent auditor/firm of certified public accountants with resources that specialize in financial analysis, and also possess the knowledge and experience relative to current audit best practices.
Independent auditor/firm’s activities include, but are not limited to:
Term/Period of Performance
The total time frame of the audit should not exceed three months. The final audit will need to be completed, with all deliverables provided to ACCESS, no later than January 31, 2022.
Profile of the Independent Audit Firm
Responsibilities of Parties
The following section describes specific responsibilities of ACCESS and the independent auditor/firm.
ACCESS' Responsibilities
Independent Auditor Responsibilities
Description of Project Services
ACCESS intends to award an independent auditor/firm for auditing services to undertake the financial audits as listed in activities for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021. Due to the nature of the audit and the extensive learning curve, we would like the bid to be for a three-year period; listing the costs for each year separately, while providing a total for all inclusive pricing on services being quoted. Each year’s renewal shall be subject to the annual review and recommendation of the Finance Committee and Executive Board.
The independent auditor/firm will develop a financial report based on the evaluation and assessment of ACCESS’ year end activities and a letter addressing the adequacy of the organization’s internal accounting and administrative controls.
Submission of Statement of Work and Timeline
Evaluation Factors:
Turnaround time 40 points
Cost 30 points
Reputation & Experience 15 points
Number of staff available 10 points
Proximity of firm to headquarters 5 points
Basis for selection: Size of firm, number of staff available to work on engagement, turnaround time, reputation and experience of firm and staff, proximity of firm and cost of the full audit.
ACCESS reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted and to request additional information from all proposers. Any contract awarded will be made to the independent auditor who, based on evaluation of all responses and applying all criteria and oral interviews, if necessary, is determined to be the best qualified to do the audit.
Any parties interested in bidding on this audit scope please submit your bid on our website at accesscommunity.org, or mail to 2651 Saulino Ct., Dearborn, MI 48120 in a sealed envelope addressed to Audit Procurement; and email any questions you may have to procurements@accesscommunity.org.
This request for proposal will be a 5-year term. Please also include cost per year for a total of 5 years.
Proposals must be received in our office or online no later than 5 p.m. on October 15, 2021. If not received by the deadline, bid will not be considered. If you are submitting your bid through the U.S. Postal Service, we request you send in three copies.
Scope of Work:
We are accepting bids for 1 video that captures the work and mission of the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), the nation’s only Arab American Community Foundation. This video will be posted on our website, social media and played at our events. We are accepting bids until July 15.
We are looking for our vendors to take significant creative leadership, and to outline a concept for the video to be submitted along with their bid. Below is the scope of work for the project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mohamad Jaafar at MJaafar@accesscommunity.org.
Video Specifications & Components:
4:00-5:00
Motion graphics
License-free music
X2 Revision Cycle
Video style: Voice over mixed with interviews and B-Roll
Provided by ACCESS:
Interview videos of CAAP members (Board members, staff, grantees, scholarship recipients)
B-roll footage/ Photos of CAAP events, grantee events, etc.
Scripting for video
Voiceover Talent
Dates to be established:
Start Date/ Content Delivery: August 1st
Draft I Delivery: August 13th (get edits to editor by August 16)
Draft II Delivery: August 27th (get edits to editor by August 31st)
Final Draft Delivery: September 10
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cljw3vfcvhQ
Scope of Work:
Our Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s (CAAP) third annual Threads of Giving Gala is around the corner – September 18, 2021 – and we are now accepting bids until July 15f or the production of one video to be shown at the event. This video will accompany the presentation of the Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist Award and will showcase the achievements of the award recipient.
We are looking for our vendors to take significant creative leadership, and to outline a concept for the video to be submitted along with their bid. Below is the scope of work for the project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mohamad Jaafar at MJaafar@accesscommunity.org
Video Specifications & Components:
4:00-5:00
Motion graphics
License-free music
X2 Revision Cycle
Provided by ACCESS:
Scripting for videos
Voiceover Talent
B-roll of award recipients
Photos of award recipients
Pre-filmed and time stamped testimonials
Dates to be established:
Start Date/ Contant Delivery July 26
Draft I Delivery: August 9 (get edits to editor by August 11th)
Draft II Delivery: August 18 (get edits to editor by August 23rd)
Final Draft Delivery August 30
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCn9f3JEmIY
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the Arab American National Museum. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work.
Because this is a Museum facility, the quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current cultural facility requirements and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is also requested for special projects as noted in the housekeeping guide. Housekeeping guide details request for once per week major cleaning event to be supplemented by a five day per week day porter service to address customer touchpoints and maintenance of the general museum environment.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any experience in cleaning cultural institutions or museums (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (20%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Refer to Housekeeping Guide for current schedule. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 582-2266
The Annex, 13620 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the Community Health & Research Center. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
Because this is a medical facility, the quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current medical facility requirements and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any experience in cleaning medical institutions (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (20%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Service to be completed after normal business hours, Monday through Friday. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS Community Health & Research Center 6450 Maple St, Dearborn MI 48126
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the ACCESS Main Office and Youth & Family Services Center. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
The quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current industry standards and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing.
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any relevant experience in cleaning similar institutions (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (20%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Refer to the Housekeeping Guide for schedule. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS Community Health & Research Center of Macomb County
4301 E. 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the ACCESS One Stop Employment & Human Services Center. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
Because this is a high-volume facility, the quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current industry standards and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any experience in cleaning high volume office centers (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (10%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Service to be completed after normal business hours, Monday through Friday. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS One Stop Employment & Human Services Center 6451 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn MI 48126
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the ACCESS Main Office and Youth & Family Services Center. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
Because this is our headquarters, the quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current industry standards and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any relevant experience in cleaning company headquarters, schools, and gymnasiums or similar institutions (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (20%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Refer to the Housekeeping Guide for schedule. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS Main Office and Youth & Family Services Center 2651 Saulino Ct, Dearborn MI 48120
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the ACCESS Detroit One Stop Employment Center. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
Because this is a high-volume facility, the quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current industry standards and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any experience in cleaning high volume office centers (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (10%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Service to be completed after normal business hours, Monday through Friday. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS Detroit One Stop Employment 16427 W. Warren Rd, Detroit MI 48228
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is hosting JAM3A, a virtual music festival starting on September 23-26 — and we are now accepting bids until June 4th for the editing and mixing of pre-recorded audio that will be synced to video by a separate vendor. This audio will be recorded by both remote and local teams showcasing performances by selected musicians/bands domestically and abroad.
We are looking for vendors to intake the audio tracks submitted to us and edit each multi-instrument performance into a master performance track for the AANM Communications Team to use for broadcast. Below is the scope of work for the project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our multimedia specialist, Jacob Ermete at jermete@accesscommunity.org.
Scope of Work – JAM3A Musical Performance Audio
Editing of eight to ten individual musical performance multi-track recordings
Audio Specifications & Components:
Provided by AANM:
Dates – To Be Established:
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is hosting JAM3A, a virtual music festival starting on September 23-26 — and we are now accepting bids until June 4th for the editing of pre-recorded footage that will be premiered at the event. This footage will be recorded by both remote and local teams showcasing performances by selected musicians/bands domestically and abroad.
We are looking for vendors to intake the audio and video submitted to us and edit each multi-camera performance into a single performance video for the AANM Communications Team to use for broadcast. Below is the scope of work for the project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our multimedia specialist, Jacob Ermete at jermete@accesscommunity.org.
Scope of Work – JAM3A Musical Performance Videos
Editing of eight to nine individual musical performance videos
Video Specifications & Components:
Provided by AANM:
Dates – To Be Established:
Proposal due date: March 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM (EST)
Responses must be submitted electronically using the method below:
Email proposal to: dmiddleton@accesscommunity.org and CC: rmeroueh@accesscommunity.org
To be properly received, email subject line must include: NNAAC Website Design RFP Response
Bid submission must include (1) completed PDF response to the overall RFP and (1) portfolio example of work
NNAAC WILL NOT ACCEPT PAPER/HARD COPY OR LATE PROPOSALS
Documents
Proposal due date: December 11, 2020 at 5:00pm (EST)
Responses must be submitted electronically using one of the methods below:
Documents
Proposal due date: November 30, 2020 at 5:00pm (EST)
Responses must be submitted electronically using the method below:
Click here to download the request for proposal.
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for a performance management system for ACCESS. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 10 am November 12, 2020. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/download/file/fid/203 and 3 references.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact HR Generalist Meredith Steih at (313) 550-2293, Msteih@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9:00 am & 4:30 pm M-F to review the scope of work.
ACCESS is seeking a performance management system through which we can conduct generalized new hire appraisals, and annual, competency based annual appraisals, with the option for self-appraisals as well. The system should also include the ability for performance documentation like recognition and employee correction documents.
Qualified firms wishing to respond to RFP – “Performance Management System” must provide all equipment and materials described in this document, whether directly or through subcontractors/sub-consultants. This does not, however, limit the use of sub-contractors or sub-consultants.
It is anticipated that the solution will be completely installed, integrated with the financial software, and staff trained before the end of the current calendar year (December 31, 2020)
We are requesting the following features highlighted in the proposal:
Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
The Vendor is to report to the Human Resources Director and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Furthermore, any operator leaving ACCESS sites in an unsatisfactory condition will be required to return and complete the job with no additional compensation.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the “best value” (See: "Best Value" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully based on any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS. Bids will be reviewed and evaluated on a weighted system to determine best value.
Proposals will be reviewed and scored as follows:
Based on the criteria above, using a 100 point scale the vendor that accumulates the highest score wins the bid.
“Best Value” means that ACCESS will, in an evaluation of each proposal submittal, consider factors other than just cost in making the award decision.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation for offers to contract only and is not to be construed as: (a) an offer to contract; or (b) as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued because of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) If Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) If Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) If Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services like those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Term – ACCESS is requesting a 3-year contract for performance management solutions services beginning January 31, 2021.