Chrystal Simpson
Chief Financial Officer
Purchasing Department
324 S Saginaw Street, Suite 9A, Flint, Michigan 48502
Phone: (810) 257-3030 Fax (810) 257-3560
December 19, 2025
GENESEE COUNTY INVITATION TO BID (ITB) #25-464
Sealed bids will be received until 12:00 p.m. (EST), Friday, January 23, 2026, at the
Genesee County Purchasing Department, 324 S Saginaw Street, Suite 9A, Flint, MI,
48502 for Panic Button Refresh Including Installation.
This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Genesee County Purchasing
Regulations, a copy of which is on file and available for inspection at the Genesee County
Purchasing Department or at the website Purchasing Regulations 06.12.2024.pdf.
Each offeror is responsible for labeling the exterior of the sealed envelope containing the
bid response with the bid number, bid name, bid due date and time, and your firm’s name.
The bid request number and due date for this ITB are:
DUE DATE:
DUE DATE FOR QUESTIONS
REQUEST COPY OF MAPS
BID REQUEST NUMBER
12:00 PM (EST), Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, January 2, 2026, before 3:00 PM (EST)
Instructions: Section 1, 2 Building Maps
#25-464
Rita Schubert
Rita Schubert, Purchasing Manager
bid2\2025\25-464
Attachments
GENESEE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
www.geneseecountymi.gov
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ..................................................3
SECTION 2 - STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS .......................................5
SECTION 3 - ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS .....................................5
SECTION 4 – QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS..............................................9
SECTION 5 – BACKGROUND INFORMATION...............................................9
SECTION 6 – SCOPE OF SERVICES............................................................10
SECTION 7 – SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS.............................................11
SECTION 8 – INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM BIDDERS .......................13
SECTION 9 – EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCEDURE .14
SECTION 10 – INSURANCE REQUIRED FROM BIDDERS .........................14
COST BID FORM ............................................................................................17
SIGNATURE PAGE ........................................................................................20
GENESEE COUNTY INSURANCE CHECKLIST ...........................................21
REFERENCES….. ........................................................................................... 22
FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP SWORN STATEMENT ......................................23
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT....................................................24
EXHIBIT A…….. ..............................................................................................33
EXHIBIT B…….. ..............................................................................................34
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ITB #25-464 PANIC BUTTON REFRESH INCLUDING INSTALLATION
SECTION 1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Sealed bids will be received until 12:00 p.m. (EST), Friday, January 23, 2026, at the
Genesee County Purchasing Department, 324 S Saginaw Street, Suite 9A, Flint, MI,
48502. The Genesee County Purchasing Department hours of operation are 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed holidays check website for closed days. Label the sealed
envelope containing the bid response as described on page 1. LATE BIDS AND
BIDS SENT BY FACSIMILE OR E-MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
2. Building Maps are available upon request and completion of a non-disclosure
agreement. For a copy of the non-disclosure agreement and send your request to
rschubert@geneseecountymi.gov and djones@geneseecountymi.gov please entitle
the subject line of your e-mail as follows: Request Non-Disclosure agreement for ITB
#25-464. A copy of the non-disclosure agreement will be sent to you, once the
completed agreement is received a link to the maps will be sent to you.
3. Please carefully review this document. It provides information necessary to aid
participating vendors in formulating a thorough response. A formal, comprehensive
review period will be conducted to ensure that Genesee County selects the best
possible vendor that will provide the best value and service.
4. Submit one original and one paper copy of your bid. After the bid closes, you
will be contacted to send the County an electronic copy of your complete bid
via email. All bids submitted become the property of Genesee County. The original
must include a signature on the Signature Page of a person authorized to make a
binding offer. Failure to provide the required number of duplicate copies may result
in the rejection of your bid. Bids may not be submitted on the MITN site for this
offering.
5. All submissions will be time stamped by an individual within the Office of Fiscal
Services. The only acceptable evidence of the time of receipt of the submissions is
that of the time clock that resides within said office. It is each Bidder’s responsibility
to ensure that its bid is time stamped by the Office of Fiscal Services by the deadline.
This responsibility rests entirely with the Bidder, regardless of delays resulting from
postal handling or for any other reasons. Bids will be accepted at any time during the
normal course of business only, said hours being 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local Time,
Monday through Friday, legal holidays as an exception.
6. Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network– an alternate review of the ITB Panic
Button Refresh Including Installation can be done at:
http://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn
a. Genesee County has partnered with BidNet as part of the Michigan Inter-
governmental Trade Network (MITN) and will post their bid opportunities to
this site. As a vendor, you can register with Michigan Inter-governmental
Trade
Network
(use
hyperlink
or
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https://www.mitn.info/Registration.asp?ID=2340) and be sure that you see
all available bids and opportunities. By selecting automatic bid notification,
your company will receive emails once Genesee County has a bid
opportunity that matches your company's business. In addition, the site
handles bid opportunities, RFPs, and RFQs for other member governmental
agencies. If you need help registering, please call Michigan Inter-
governmental Trade Network support department toll free 1-800-835-4603.
7. All communications, any modifications, clarifications, amendments, questions,
responses or any other matters related to this ITB, shall be made by and through the
purchasing contact reference in this solicitation. No contact regarding this solicitation
made with other County employees is permitted. Any violation of this condition may
result in immediate rejection of bid.
8. All prospective bidders shall be responsible for routinely checking the Genesee
County Purchasing Department website at Current Bids (www.geneseecountymi.gov)
for issued addenda and other relevant information. Genesee County shall not be
responsible for the failure of a prospective proposer to obtain addenda and other
information issued at any time related to this ITB.
9. A sample of a contract is attached to this ITB. After the award is made to the
successful bidder, the County and the successful proposer will negotiate a final
contract that substantially conforms to said contract. Any exceptions to the terms
and conditions of the contract and this ITB must be clearly set forth in your bid and
referenced on the company letterhead. The County will not entertain negotiations to
change any terms and conditions of the contract or ITB unless those changes are
requested in your bid.
10. Insurance must be provided prior to the contract starting date and kept in full effect
and compliance during the entire contract period. Insurance requirements are
provided in the attached sample contract. Failure to comply with these provisions will
cause termination of the agreement. The County of Genesee requires a signed
Genesee County Insurance Requirements acknowledgement form with each bid
submitted.
The contractor agrees to be responsible for any loss or damage to property or
persons due to the performance of services herein contracted and further agrees to
indemnify and defend the County of Genesee against all claims or demands
whatsoever, and to hold the County of Genesee harmless from any loss or damage
resulting therefrom.
County policy dictates that under no circumstances can the County agree to
indemnify bidders pursuant to Michigan Law.
11. Bid Format: Bids must be submitted in the format outlined in SECTION 8 -
INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM BIDDERS to be deemed responsive.
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12. Local Preference for Genesee County Businesses: Unless the funding source for
the contract prohibits such preferences, within 5 business days of bid opening, if the
lowest responsive responsible bidder is not a Genesee County Business a Genesee
County Business who has submitted a responsive bid that is no more than 5% higher
than the lowest responsive bid may submit an amended bid to the Purchasing
Administrator. In the event that there are multiple Preferred Businesses that would
qualify for an opportunity to submit an amended bid, only the Preferred Business
submitting the lowest qualifying bid may submit an amended bid. A Preferred
Business, who is the lowest responsive responsible bidder, may not amend their bid
pursuant to this section. Amended bids submitted by Preferred Businesses in this
manner shall be considered along with other responsive bids submitted by
responsible bidders.
SECTION 2 - STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. See Genesee County website, Purchasing Department for Standard Terms and
Conditions by going to the following link: Std T C SECTION 2023.pdf
SECTION 3 - ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Purpose: Through this ITB, Genesee County (“the County”) is soliciting bids from
qualified and experienced vendors to expanding our existing Verkada building
security system. The goal of this project is to deploy new and upgrade existing
panic buttons in multiple departments and buildings, enhancing security and
emergency alerting. The updated system will include hardware, deployment and
programming, and licensing.
2. Issuing Office: This ITB is issued by the Genesee County Purchasing
Department on behalf of the Genesee County Information Technology
Department. The contact person is Rita Schubert, Purchasing Manager, Genesee
County, 324 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 9A, Flint, Michigan 48502, phone (810) 257-
3195 and rschubert@geneseecountymi.gov. Email is the preferred method of
contact.
3. Bid Bond: A bid bond is required upon submission of bid. Contractor must furnish
a bid bond or cashier’s check (payable to Treasurer, County of Genesee) equal to
five percent (5%) of the total amount of the submitted bid price.
4. Building Maps are available upon request and completion of a non-disclosure
agreement. For a copy of the non-disclosure agreement and send your request to
rschubert@geneseecountymi.gov and djones@geneseecountymi.gov please
entitle the subject line of your e-mail as follows: Request Non-Disclosure agreement
for ITB #25-464. A copy of the non-disclosure agreement will be sent to you, once
the completed agreement is received a link to the maps will be sent to you.
5. Questions & Inquiries: All questions regarding this ITB shall be submitted in
writing and received no later than Friday, January 2, 2026, before 3:00 PM (EST)
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.