6889 RFP - MLB Pond Replacement

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Aug 13, 2026
Due:	Aug 20, 2026
Agency:	Washtenaw Community College
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	83 - Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and SHoes, Tents, Flags
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WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Purchasing Department – Room SC326

RFP # 6889 – MLB Pond Fountain Replacement

RFP Due Date: August 20, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

PHONE: (734) 973-3448

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Request for Proposal #6889

MLB Pond Fountain Replacement

RFP Release Date: August 10, 2026

Proposal Responses Due Date: August 20, 2026, by 2:00pm EDT.

Submit proposals electronically via email to:

Susan Pulice

Washtenaw Community College

pur@wccnet.edu

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Purchasing Department – Room SC326

RFP # 6889 – MLB Pond Fountain Replacement

RFP Due Date: August 20, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

PHONE: (734) 973-3448

1.0 Proposal Invitation

Washtenaw Community College (“College” and/or “WCC”) seeks proposals from landscaping/pond

fountain companies that can fulfill the deliverables as outlined in this RFP. The major goal of this project

is to identify a service provider to supply a new fountain in the pond near the Morris Lawrence Building.

Response to this RFP confirms an understanding that this is not a contract or offer of business by the

College. This request for proposal in no manner obligates the College to the eventual purchase of any

products or services described, implied, or which may be proposed, until confirmed by written agreement,

and may be terminated by the College without penalty or obligation at any time prior to the signing of an

agreement, contract, or purchase order. In submitting a proposal, Supplier agrees that all materials

associated with, attached to, or referenced by the submitted proposal will become the property of the

College and may be incorporated into a subsequent contractual agreement between the successful

Supplier and the College.

The College is not liable in any manner or to any extent for any cost or expense incurred by the Supplier

in the preparation, submission, presentation, or any other action connected with proposing or otherwise

responding to this RFP. Such exemption from liability applies whether such costs are incurred directly by

the Supplier or indirectly through the Supplier’s agents, employees, assigns, or others, whether related or

not to the Supplier.

The College reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any irregularities. Proposals which

fail to comply fully with any provisions of this document may be considered invalid and may not receive

consideration. The College also reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions of a contract with the

chosen Supplier. The College reserves the right to award a contract based on any combination of the

specifications described herein.

The awarded Supplier’s proposal response shall be subject to and governed by the College’s Terms and

Conditions for Product Purchase, located at Terms and Conditions for Product Purchase and Installation

by WCC, as a condition of award, and are hereby incorporated herein as a substantive part of the

solicitation documents. In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency between the Terms &

Conditions referenced in the RFP documents and those included in a Supplier’s Proposal response,

Supplier’s quote, or listed on the Supplier’s website, the Terms & Conditions of the RFB documents shall

govern. Proposal submissions must include all exceptions to the College’s terms and conditions of

purchase. A purchase order signed by an authorized agent of the College is required to constitute

acceptance of Proposal offer and offer terms and conditions of service. This RFP and any subsequently

offered contracts will be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. Any and all applicable valid

executive orders, Federal, State or local laws, ordinances or rules or regulations shall apply to any

contract if and when offered and are deemed incorporated herein.

As a public institution, the College is subject to the terms and conditions of the Freedom of Information

Act. As required by law, any information submitted in response to this request for proposal could become

public information. Suppliers responding to this proposal are cautioned not to include any proprietary

information as part of their proposal unless such proprietary information is carefully identified in writing

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Purchasing Department – Room SC326

RFP # 6889 – MLB Pond Fountain Replacement

RFP Due Date: August 20, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

PHONE: (734) 973-3448

as such and accepted by the College as proprietary. Any documents submitted may be reviewed and

evaluated by any person at the discretion of the College, including non-allied and independent Suppliers

retained by the College now or in the future.

2.0 Planned RFP Schedule

RFP Timeline:

RFP Issued: August 10, 2026

Submission of Written Questions from Prospective Bidders: August 13, 2026, by 2:00pm EDT

College will post Responses to Written Questions: August 17, 2026, by 4:00pm EDT

RFP Due Date: August 20, 2026, by 2:00pm EDT

3.0 Specifications

To supply a new pond fountain near the ML Building.

Pond is approximately 1.35 surface acres and 10-12’ deep at its deepest section.

Proposals must include a complete itemized list along with pricing of equipment necessary to

provide a fully functioning fountain system as well as a list of replacement parts, accessories and

upgrades available. (Include any manufacturer discounts offered)

Please include a timeline in your response.

Please include optional installation and set-up costs in your response, although the college may

opt to do the installation/set-up.

A copy of the signed Signature Page must be included

• 5HP Aerating Fountain 230V/3/60 w/ Control Panel – Manufacturer: Otterbine

• Must have minimum spray height of 20’, minimum spray diameter of 72’ and minimum 400 GPM

• 325’ Power Cable between Fountain and Control Panel

• LED RGBW Light Set (Minimum of 4 Lights) with Color Changing Ability

• 325’ Lighting Cable and accessories

• 230V/3/60 Compressor

• Include 6 dual disc manifolds each with a minimum of 226 square inches of diffusion area

• 1110’ Total Feet of Weighted Tubing

Pricing must include all shipping charges, FOB destination to WCC Campus.

(Washtenaw Community College holds a tax-exempt status and shall not be charged any Federal or State taxes where

allowed. Tax-exempt documentation shall be presented when required)

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Purchasing Department – Room SC326

RFP # 6889 – MLB Pond Fountain Replacement

RFP Due Date: August 20, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

PHONE: (734) 973-3448

4.0 RFP Requirements - General

The following requirements must be met when responding to this RFP.

A. The supplier must warrant its products and services to the requirements and objectives in this RFP.

B. Proof of Insurance - shall be maintained and a copy shall be provided to the College. No changes are

permitted in the insurance coverage unless agreed to in writing by the College. Insurance shall be

maintained for the following coverages in the amounts stated in section 8.0 of Terms and Conditions

for Product Purchase and Installation by WCC

C. References - The Supplier must provide 2-3 current customer references. References should reflect

organizations that have similar requirements and business goals, scope of work and contract value.

D. Supplier Company Information

1. Background - Brief history and background of your company as well as the length of time you

have supplied services requested in this RFP.

2. Industry Recognition - What industry recognition has your company received?

3. Implementation -Please describe how you go about implementing services requested in the RFP.

Please address the installation process if the college chooses to have the fountain installed and

the associated timeline.

5.0 Submission Directions

A. Proposals following the guidelines outlined in this document are due on or before August

20, 2026, by 2:00pm EDT.

Submit proposals electronically via email to:

Susan Pulice

Washtenaw Community College

pur@wccnet.edu

RFP # 6889 MLB Pond Fountain Replacement

Proposals submitted by methods other than those specified above will NOT be accepted.

B. Submit pond fountain replacement cost with associated accessories on vendors quote sheet and

one (1) signed copy of the Signature Page. Faxed and mailed replies are not acceptable and will be

rejected. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that proposals are received on or before

the due date and time.

C. Questions must be addressed to Susan Pulice, Purchasing Agent, at pur@wccnet.edu. The deadline

to submit questions is August 13, 2026, by 2:00pm EDT. All questions received by the deadline

date will be posted with answers on the WCC Purchasing website Requests for Proposals and Bids

by August 17, 2026, at 4:00pm EDT.

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Purchasing Department – Room SC326

RFP # 6889 – MLB Pond Fountain Replacement

RFP Due Date: August 20, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT

4800 E. Huron River Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

PHONE: (734) 973-3448

SIGNATURE PAGE

This page must be signed and submitted with the proposal.

By virtue of submittal of a proposal, Vendor acknowledges:

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That all of the requirements of this RFP have been read and understood.

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That Vendor is presently not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, nor

voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.

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Any responses, materials, correspondence, or documents provided to WCC are subject to the State of

Michigan Freedom of Information Act and may be released to third parties in compliance with the Act.

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By signing below the Vendor warrants that the information submitted is complete and factual.

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The individual signing below has authority to enter into this on behalf of Vendor.

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Supplier agrees that in the event there is any conflict between the Terms & Conditions referenced in this

RFP and those included or referenced in any response to this RFP, the Terms & Conditions referenced

herein shall prevail.

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The Vendor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, local and College laws, rules and regulations in

providing goods and services under this agreement.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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