Advertisement for Bids - GRPS 2027 Paving Projects.pdf
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- PAVING BIDDING
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- RFP GRP 270000000152 1
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- Kent County, Michigan
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This is an Advertisement for Bids issued by Grand Rapids Public Schools in Kent County, Michigan for 2027 Paving Projects. The project consists of furnishing materials and constructing asphalt pavement removal and replacement work across three school locations: the Nutrition Building, CA Frost Middle High School, and Kent Hills Elementary School. The scope includes removal of approximately 14,000 square yards of existing asphalt pavement and replacement with 3,200 tons of new asphalt pavement, along with storm sewer, concrete curb and pavement, sidewalks, lighting, erosion control, restoration, and appurtenant work. Sealed bids must be received by 11:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the GRPS Facilities Building, 900 Union Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A prebid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, via virtual meeting link. Contract documents are available for examination at multiple locations including GRPS Facilities Offices, VK Civil, the Construction Association of Michigan, and the Builders Exchange, as well as online at https://grps.org/departments/business-services/. Drawings and Project Manuals are available at no charge to prequalified bidders from VK Civil after 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Project work may not begin before June 7, 2027, with the Nutrition Building project requiring substantial completion by July 17, 2027, and final completion by August 14, 2027; the CA Frost Middle High School and Kent Hills Elementary School projects require substantial completion by August 1, 2027, and final completion by August 28, 2027.
Bid surety in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check payable to Grand Rapids Public Schools is required in an amount equal to five percent of the total bid price, with surety binding the bidder for 60 days after bid receipt. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for at least 60 days thereafter. The work will be financed entirely by funds from Grand Rapids Public Schools, with no federal or state grants involved. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bidding.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2027 PAVING PROJECTS
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN
1. RECEIPT OF BIDS
Sealed bids for the above project will be received by Grand Rapids Public Schools at the GRPS Facilities Building, 900 Union Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 until:
11:00 a.m. (local time) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
2. SCOPE OF PROJECT
The project consists of furnishing all material and constructing the following:
Removal of and replacement of approximately 14,000 SY of existing asphalt pavement and replacement with 3,200 tons new asphalt pavement, storm sewer, concrete curb and pavement, sidewalks, lighting, erosion control, restoration and appurtenant work at three school locations; Nutrition Building, CA Frost Middle High School, and Kent Hills Elementary School.
3. EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS
Contract documents may be examined at the offices of:
GRPS Facilities Offices, 900 Union Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 VK Civil, 7885 Byron Center Avenue SW, Suite A, Byron Center, MI 49315 Construction Association of MI, 43636 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 Builders Exchange, 678 Front Ave NW Suite 330, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 and Construction Allies in Action or by downloading them from https://grps.org/departments/business-services/.
A Prebid meeting has been scheduled for 10am Tuesday, October 27, 2026 via virtual meeting link.
4. DRAWINGS AND PROJECT MANUAL
Drawings and Project Manual are available at no charge at the offices of VK Civil, after 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026 for prequalified bidders. Drawings, bidding Project Manuals, and Addendums will be issued only to Bidders who have been pre-qualified by VK Civil in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
PDF’s of the Drawings and Project Manual will be emailed at no charge to prequalified bidders. Any conclusions or information obtained or derived from electronic media will be at the user’s sole risk. VK Civil’s responsibility is limited to only the printed copies (also known as hard copies) that are delivered pursuant to the service under the contract with the client.
5. FUNDING
The work to be performed under these contracts will be financed and paid for by funds received from Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan. No federal or state grants are involved.
6. BID SURETY
A bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check payable to Grand Rapids Public Schools in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total price shall accompany each bid. This surety shall bind the bidder for a period of 60 days after the receipt of bids.
7. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bidding. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least sixty (60) days thereafter.
8. PROJECT DATES
The project may not begin any earlier than June 7, 2027. The Nutrition Building project shall be substantially complete by July 17, 2027 with final completion, including final restoration, by August 14, 2027. The CA Frost Middle High School and Kent Hills Elementary School projects shall be substantially complete by August 1, 2027 with final completion, including final restoration, by August 28, 2027.
Dale Cammenga Director of Design and Construction Grand Rapids Public Schools Kent County, Michigan
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