Site work for a mixed-use development in Memphis, Tennessee. Completed plans call for site work for a educational facility.

Questions or requests for clarification of technical issues and terms pertaining to this Bid must be submitted in writing via e-mail to JaNese Graves at gravesj1@scsk12.org by April 30, 2024 @ 11:00 AM CST BACKGROUND Shelby County Board of Education (SCBE) is the legal name of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. MSCS is Tennessee's largest public school district and is among the 25 largest publicschool districts in the United States. MSCS serves approximately 110,000 students in 207 schools. We employ more than 6,200 teachers and 6,000 support personnel to serve our unique student population while offering programming and services to fit the needs of all our students. Memphis-Shelby County Schools has created a data-driven culture that serves as the backdrop for strategic decision-making and informed solution-based decisions. The information gleaned from data, researchbased strategies, and performance outcomes provides our district with amazing opportunities to offer highquality educational options to every student. The MSCS mission is to prepare all students for success in learning, leadership, and life through three strategic initiatives. The initiatives are: 1. Strengthen Early Literacy (K-2) and Continuing Literacy (3-12) 2. Recruit, Retain, Immerse, and Entrench 3. Relevant, Rigorous, and Equitable Academics SCOPE OF WORK The SCBE requests bids for 3030 Jackson Warehousing Cage. The specifications are contained in the Design Project Manual. Responses submitted must meet or exceed all requirements. Bids that do not meet or exceed all requirements will be considered non-responsive. The 3030 Jackson Warehousing Cage scope of work includes, but not limited to, providing and installing galvanizing fencing. Additional scope information is provided (See pages 13-14 for the detailed scope of services and link to access drawings/specifications). TERM OF AGREEMENT The anticipated terms of this contract shall be five (5) weeks. The work shall begin after contract is fully executed and upon issuance of the "Notice to Proceed. POINT OF CONTACT JaNese Graves, Senior Buyer Procurement gravesj1@scsk12.org BONDING A. BID BOND: Bidders are required to submit a bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total estimated contract amount for the school location, as determined by SCBE and specified in the IFB, to ensure the satisfactory completion of the work for which a contract or purchase order is awarded that may exceed $100K. Should the Bidder withdraw their bid response without entering into a contract the Bid Bond may be forfeited in whole or in part. B. PERFORMANCE AND LABOR BOND: The successful Bidder(s) will be required to submit a performance and/or labor bond, Cashier's or Certified Check in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the base bid amount for the project, as determined by SCBE and specified in the IFB, to ensure the satisfactory completion of the work for which a contract or purchase order is awarded. C. The bond, cashier or certified check must be made in favor of the SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38112. MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ( 2 CFR 200.321) The Shelby County Board of Education (hereafter referred to as the "Board") recognizes that minority, women, and small business owners frequently face unique problems that are not encountered by majorityowned businesses. Therefore, it is the policy of the Board to take necessary affirmative steps, in accordance with 2 CFR 200.321, to assure that equal opportunities are provided for MWBEs to participate in the performance of District contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds. 2 CFR 200.321 - Contracting with small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. Title 2: Grants and Agreements PART 200--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS 200.321 Contracting with small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. (a) The Non-Federal entity must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. (b) Affirmative steps must include: (1) Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on solicitation lists. (2) Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources. (3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises. (4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises. (5) Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce; and (6) Requiring the prime contractor, if subcontracts are to be let, to take the affirmative steps listed in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this section.