PROJECT MANUAL

2027 PAVING PROJECTS

Nutrition Building, CA Frost Middle High School, Kent Hills

Elementary West

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN

OCTOBER 2026

Project Manual Table of Contents

Advertisement ....................................................................................................................... 1-2

Instructions to Bidders .......................................................................................................... 1-5

GRPS Affidavits ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1-5

Bid Proposal Checklist ........................................................................................................... 1-1

Proposal (proposal package for submittal by Contractor) .................................................... 1-6

AIA Document A105 Standard Short Form of Agreement ……….………………......................... 1-18

Bond Forms ........................................................................................................................... 1-8

Performance Bond

Payment Bond

Insurance Certificates (to be furnished by Contractor)

EJCDC C-700 (2007) Standard General Conditions .............................................................. 1-81

Surface Restoration Specifications ........................................................................................ 1-6

Storm Sewer Specifications ................................................................................................... 1-5

Project Specifications ........................................................................................................... 1-9

Drawings............................................................................................................................... 1-9

Current MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.....................Incorporated by Reference

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

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

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The contract documents consist of material outlined in article 9 of the Agreement.

Each bidder shall carefully examine his copy of the contract documents for completeness. No claim will be allowed on the basis that the contract documents are not complete.

2. INTERPRETATION OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

It is the intent of these contract documents to be as clear, complete and consistent as possible. If any portion of the contract documents appear ambiguous, inconsistent, or appears to contain omissions, the bidder shall request the Engineer, in writing, for an official interpretation or correction of the documents. This interpretation or correction will be made a part of the contract documents as an addendum. It shall be mailed, faxed, e-mailed or delivered to each person recorded as having received a copy of the contract documents.

Only the written addenda issued by the Engineer shall be binding. Oral interpretations, information or instructions by any officer or employee of the Owner or Engineer are not authorized and therefore are not binding.

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.

3. BIDDERS INVESTIGATION

The bidder will be responsible for inspecting the site of the proposed work and to determine for himself all conditions under which he will be obligated to work. It is also expected that he will obtain first hand information concerning the available facilities for receiving, transporting, handling and storing construction equipment and materials, and concerning other local conditions that may affect his work.

4. FUNDS AVAILABLE

The work to be performed under this contract will be financed by funds received from the Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan.

5. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

Any bidder who has submitted a proposal to the Owner may withdraw his bid at any time prior to the scheduled time for opening bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the opening for a period of 60 days thereafter.

6. PROPOSAL PREPARATION

A. Name, Address and Legal Status of Bidder

The name and legal status of the Bidder, Corporation, Partnership or an Individual, shall be stated in the Proposal. A Corporation bidder shall name the state in which its Articles of Incorporation are held, and must give the title of the official having authority, under the by-laws, to sign contracts. A partnership bidder shall give the full names and addresses of all partners.

Anyone signing a proposal as an agent of another must submit, with his proposal, legal evidence of his authority to do so.

The place of residence of each bidder, or the office address in the case of a firm or company, with county and state, must be given after a signature.

B. Experience and Qualifications

It is the intention of the Owner to award this contract to a bidder that will perform and complete all work in a very satisfactory manner. Bids are therefore only solicited from responsible bidders known to be skilled and regularly engaged in work of similar character and magnitude to that covered by these contract documents.

Plans, specifications, and bidding documents will be issued only to bidders who have been pre-qualified by the Owner. A bidder who has not been so pre-qualified must file a financial statement and experience questionnaire on forms furnished by VK Civil, 7885 Byron Center Avenue SW, Suite A, Byron Center, Michigan.

In lieu of the above financial statement and experience questionnaire, a certified copy of the Michigan Department of Transportation Pre-qualification for “Hot Mix Asphalt/Bituminous Paving” may be accepted. The financial statement and experience questionnaire must be filed with VK Civil five (5) days prior to the date for opening bids in order for the bidder to be considered for qualification by the Owner.

C. Bid Surety

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a bid bond or certified check payable to the Owner in the amount of not less than 5% of the total price for the Contract. The bond shall be issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Michigan.

D. Return of Bid Deposits

If requested, the bid deposits of all except the three lowest bidders, will be returned within: (1) seven days after the opening of the bids. The bid deposits of the three lowest bidders will be returned within 48 hours after the contract shall have been awarded to the successful bidder, the signed agreement has been delivered, and the required bonds have been finally approved by the Owner, or (2) after rejection of all bids.

E. Grand Rapids Public Schools General Conditions

Bidders are directed to familiarize themselves with Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) General Conditions. Bidders are directed to complete the Form of Sworn Statement of Familial Relationship, Iran Business Relationship Affidavit, Debarment and Suspension Certification, Non-Collusive Affidavit and Criminal Background Affidavit. Bidders are required to submit original copies of all Affidavits and certifications with their sealed proposal. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all materials included in the Grand Rapids Public Schools General Conditions and complying with all items contained therein.

F. Proposal Form

A loose proposal package for the contracts is included in each set of contract documents. All forms in this package shall be completed by each bidder. Only the loose proposal package need be submitted with a bid. The proposal package shall include all the items as listed on the checklist.

The unit prices stated in the proposal must be plainly written in ink. Illegibility of any work or figure in the proposal may be sufficient cause for rejection of the proposal by the Owners.

Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to Grand Rapids Public Schools, 900 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, and labeled “Proposal for GRPS, Kent County, Michigan, 2027 Paving Projects”.

G. Proposal Data

Proposals shall be carefully prepared in strict accordance with contract requirements and these instructions and shall include all pertinent information required by the proposal form. Failure of the bidder to comply in any respect shall be grounds for rejection of the bidder’s proposal.

The proposal for work is on a unit basis.

The bids will be based on the comparison of totals of the extensions of the stated unit prices. In case of an error in preparation of the bid form, the unit prices will be used.

No partial bids will be considered.

The owner reserves the right to award each individual site to a single bidder independent of the bidder selected for a different site within this same project.

7. 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.

8. COORDINATION

The Contractor shall coordinate construction with the staff of the Grand Rapids Public Schools and shall coordinate this project with all other construction projects on each school campus.

9. BONDS AND INSURANCES

See AIA Document A105, Article 5 and Attachment A, and General Conditions, Article 5; Supplementary Conditions Paragraph 5.03.A through 5.06.E.

10. AWARD AND EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT

The contract shall be deemed as having been awarded when formal Notice of Award shall have been duly served by the Owner upon the bidder.

The bidder to whom the contract shall have been awarded will be required to execute an Agreement in the form attached and to furnish sureties, insurance policies and certificates all as required within fifteen (15) days after the award. In case of his refusal or failure to do so, he will be considered to have abandoned all his rights and interest in the award, and his bid deposit may be declared forfeited to the Owner and the work may be awarded to another.

11. STAKING, CONTROLS, MONUMENTS

The owner will provide control stakes for alignment and grade of the proposed parking lot reconstruction. The contractor shall preserve these controls and shall furnish additional intermediate controls to assure accurate line and grade.

12. PERMITS

The Contractor shall obtain all permits necessary for construction of this project not obtained by the Owner. The Contractor shall pay for any charges or bonds required by agencies for permits, inspections or similar charges to construct this project as shown on the drawings.

13. UTILITIES

The Contractor shall notify the utility companies of his schedule and obtain any necessary permits from them. Those companies include but are not limited to:

Consumers Energy, AT&T, DTE Energy, Charter Cable, and Comcast Communications.

The Contractor shall pay for any charges by the utility companies for permits, inspections, or similar charges required to construct the project as shown on the drawings.

FORM OF SWORN STATEMENT OF FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP

As required by Section 1267 of the Revised School Code — MCL 380.1267

STATE OF MICHIGAN

COUNTY OF

, being duly sworn, deposes and says:

That (The “Bidder”) has bid for an improvement to the following described real property located in Kent County, Michigan, which is owned by the Grand Rapids Public Schools, and legally described as follows:

Project Name: 2027 Paving Projects

That the following is a statement of disclosure of any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education or Superintendent, as required pursuant to Section 1267 of the Revised School Code, as amended.

1. That there are no such familial relationships existing at this time.

2. That a familial relationship exists between who is an (owner) (employee) of the Bidder and the

(nature of familial relationship — e.g., brother, sister, cousin, etc.) of

, who is (a member of the Board) (the Superintendent).

Deponent

Subscribed and sworn to before me this date of

Acting in:

My commission expires:

IRAN BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AFFIDAVIT

Effective April 1, 2013 all bids, proposals, and/or qualification statements received in the State of Michigan must comply with the “Iran Economic Sanctions Act”. The following certification is to be signed and included at time of submittal.

Certification

Pursuant to the Michigan Iran Economic Sanctions Act, 2012 P.A. 517, by submitting a bid, proposal or response, Respondent certifies, under civil penalty for false certification, that it is fully eligible to do so under law and that it is not an “Iran linked business” as the term is defined in the Act.

Signature

Company

Title

Date

DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION

The bidder, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:

• Is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal agency;

• Has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal agency within the past 3 years;

• Does not have a proposed debarment pending; and

• Is not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or Local) in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct within the past 3 years.

If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space:

Exceptions will not necessarily result in denial or award, but will be considered in determining bidder responsibility. For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action.

Notes: Providing false information may result in criminal prosecution or administrative sanctions. The above certification is part of the Bid. Signing this document on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this Certification.

Signature

Company

Title

Date

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (GRPS)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) – 2027 PAVING PROJECT

– NON-COLLUSIVE AFFIDAVIT

October 20, 2026

NON-COLLUSIVE AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

) SS

COUNTY OF )

, being duly sworn, deposes and says that:

1. The proposal has been arrived at by the consultant independently and has been submitted without collusion with, and without any agreement, understanding, or planned common course of action with, any other vendor of materials, supplies, equipment, or services described in the request for proposals, designed to limit independent bidding or competition;

and,

2. The contents of the proposal have not been communicated by the consultant or its employees or agents to any person not an employee or agent of the consultant or its surety on any bond furnished with the proposal and will not be communicated to any such person prior to the official opening of the proposal.

Signature of Consultant

STATE OF )

)ss.

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of , 2026, by

, Notary Public

County, My Commission Expires:

Acting in the County of:

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (GRPS)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) – 2027 PAVING PROJECT

– NON-COLLUSIVE AFFIDAVIT

October 20, 2026

Criminal Background Affidavit

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of the below-named Firm, pursuant to the criminal background compliance certification requirements of Grand Rapids Public Schools (the “School District”) hereby represents and warrants that the Firm has performed and/or will perform sufficient criminal background checks, including at a minimum, an Internet Criminal History Tool (“ICHAT”) check, for all of its owners, employees, agents, representatives, contractors and/or other personnel who will be on any School District premises to carry out the services contemplated by the Contract Documents. The Firm further hereby certifies that no owner, employee, agent, representative, contractor and/or other personnel of the Firm will be on any School District premises if they are a registered criminal sexual offender under the Sex Offenders Registration Act, Public Act 295 of 1994, or have been convicted of “Listed Offense” as defined under Section 722 of the Sex Offenders Registration Act, MCL 28.722.

The Firm further acknowledges that if it is found to have submitted a false certification or otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of this certification, the School District may immediately terminate the Contract.

FIRM:

Name of FIRM

By:

Its:

STATE OF )

)ss.

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of , 2026, by

, Notary Public

County, My Commission Expires:

Acting in the County of:

BID PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

This checklist is for the bidder’s convenience and the Engineer’s use. It should be reviewed thoroughly before submitting a bid.

Bid submitted on time.

Bid surety properly completed and enclosed.

Addenda, if applicable, has been acknowledged and any revisions to the proposal completed.

Form of Sworn Statement of Familial Relationship

Iran Business Relationship Affidavit

Debarment and Suspension Certification

Non-Collusive Affidavit

Criminal Background Affidavit

Bid proposal legally signed in ink.

All unit prices are completed in ink.

PROPOSAL

The undersigned, being familiar with the site, plans, specifications, and related documents, proposes to furnish all required labor, materials, tools and equipment to construct the project as a lump sum proposal with adjustments to changes in scope, in accordance with the unit prices on the following sheets.

Date Prepared: _________________________

Receipt of Addenda

Receipt of Addenda _______________ through _______________ is hereby acknowledged.

Summary of Bids

Nutrition Building Site Bid Sub Total $__________________

CA Frost Middle High School Site Bid Sub Total $__________________

Kent Hills Elementary Site Bid Sub Total $__________________

Total Bid $__________________

Reduction if selected for Multiple Sites _________________________

The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding. The Owner reserves the right to award one or multiple sites of the overall project to a single bidder or to multiple bidders

Contractor’s Signature

Contractor’s Name Telephone Number

Business Address City Zip Code

Signature Title Date

Printed Name of Signer

Seal (if bidder is a corporation)

NO ITEM

CONTRACT

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

PHASE 1

1 Mobilization, Bonds, Permits, & Insurance (5% Maximum) L. SUM

2 Traffic Control L. SUM

3 Remove and Dispose of Pavement to 5" Depth SY

4 Remove and Salvage HMA Pavement SY

5 Remove and Dispose of Concrete Pavement SY

6 Remove Existing Light Pole EA

7 Core and Connect Roof Drain to Existing Manhole EA

8 Place 6" Roof Drain and Connnect to Existing Downspout LF

9 Adjust Rim of Catch Basin and Place and Compact Agg Base

Around for New Grade EA

10 Place 6" Thick Concrete Walk with Sand Subbase SY

11 Place Heavy Duty Concrete Pavement SY

12 Place Concrete Pad around Utility Castings EA

13 Place Bollard EA

14 Place and Compact Salvaged Asphalt Millings SY

15 Place 2.5" MDOT 4EL Base Course Asphalt TON

16 Place 2.5" MDOT 5EL Top Course Asphalt over Bond Coat TON

17 Place Light Pole and Light including Concrete Base, Electrical Wiring, Conduit, and Connection to Existing

Circuit EA

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROPOSAL

2027 PAVING PROJECT

NUTRITION BUILDING

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

PHASE 1

18 Place Pavement Marking, Waterborne, 4 inch, Single Yellow

& 2nd Application L.SUM

19 Place Pavement Marking, Waterborne, 4 inch, Single Blue &

2nd Application L. SUM

20 Place Pavement Marking, Waterborne, Blue, ADA Symbol EA

21 Place ADA Parking Sign EA

22 Replace and Reset Existing Broken Fence Post Reattach

Fence Fabric EA

23 Place Inlet Protection Silt Sack EA

24 Place Erosion Control Silt Fence LF

25 Restoration L. SUM

26 Gravel Fine Grade and Subgrade Replacement with MDOT

21AA (CIP) CY

PHASE 2

27 Remove and Dispose of Pavement to 3.5" Depth SY

28 Remove and Dispose of Pavement to 5" Depth SY

29 Remove and Dispose of Pavement to 8" Depth SY

30 Remove and Dispose of Concrete Pavement SY

31 Remove Existing Bollard EA

32 Place 2.5" MDOT 4EL Base Course Asphalt TON

33 Place 2.5" MDOT 5EL Top Course Asphalt over Bond Coat TON

34 Place Heavy Duty Concrete Pavement SY

35 Place Bollard EA

36 Place Pavement Marking, Waterborne, 4 inch, Single Yellow

& 2nd Application L.SUM

PHASE 1 - NUTRITION BUILDING SUBTOTAL ALL CONTRACT ITEMS

PHASE 2 - NUTRITION BUILDING SUBTOTAL ALL CONTRACT ITEMS

NUTRITION BUILDING TOTAL ALL CONTRACT ITEMS

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1 Mobilization, Bonds, Permits, & Insurance (5% Maximum) L. SUM

2 Traffic Control L. SUM

3 Remove and Dispose of 5" HMA and Gravel SY

4 Remove and Dispose of 3.5" HMA and Gravel SY

5 Remove and Dispose of Full Depth Pavement Section SY

6 Remove and Dispose of Concrete Walk SY

7 Remove Existing Concrete Curb LF

8 Remove Existing Tree EA

9 Earth Excavation and Grading L. SUM

10 Remove and Replace Light Fixture Head EA

11 Place 12" MDOT Class II Sand Subbase SY

12 Place 8" Aggregate Base MDOT 21AA SY

13 Place 2.5" MDOT 4EL Base Course Asphalt TON

14 Place 2.5" MDOT 5EL Top Course Asphalt over Bond Coat TON

15 Place 2" MDOT 4EL Base Course Asphalt TON

16 Place 1.5" MDOT 5EL Top Course Asphalt over Bond Coat TON

17 Place HMA Valley Gutter LF

18 Place Concrete Walk with Sand Subbase SY

19 Place Concrete Curb LF

20 Place 6" Underdrain SLCPP Perforated w/ Sock LF

PROPOSAL

2027 PAVING PROJECT

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CA FROST MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

21 Core and Connect Underdrain to Existing Manhole EA

22 Place Pavement Marking, Waterborne, 4 inch, Single Yellow

& 2nd Application L.SUM

23 Place Pavement Marking, Waterborne, 4 inch, Single Blue &

2nd Application L.SUM

24 Place Pavement Marking, Waterborne, Blue, ADA Symbol EA

25 Place Pavement Marking, Waterborne, 24" Wide Stop Bar LF

26 Place Inlet Protection Silt Sack EA

27 Place Sign EA

28 Place Tree EA

29 Turf Restoration L.SUM

30 Gravel Fine Grade and Subgrade Replacement with MDOT

21AA (CIP) CY

31 Subgrade Undercutting and Replace with MDOT Class II Sand

(CIP) CY

CA FROST TOTAL ALL CONTRACT ITEMS

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1 Mobilization, Bonds, Permits, & Insurance (5% Maximum) L. SUM

2 Traffic Control L. SUM

3 Remove and Dispose of 4" HMA and Gravel SY

4 Remove and Dispose of Full Depth Pavement Section SY

5 Remove Playground Funnel Structure EA

5 Remove Existing Collapsed Pipe LF

6 Clean Out Existing Catch Basin and Sump EA

7 Jet, Clean, and Televise Existing Storm Pipe L. SUM

8 Core and Connect New Storm Pipe to Existing Manhole EA

9 Place 2' Diameter Nyloplast Catch Basin with ADA Grate EA

10 Place 8" Storm Pipe LF

11 Place Concrete Pad around Utility Castings EA

12 Place 6" Concrete Sidewalk with Sand Subbase Compacted in Place SY

13 Earth Excavation and Grading L. SUM

14 Place and Compact 0.5" Gravel As Needed to Shape Pavement for

Positive Drainage to Outlets L.SUM

15 Place 2" MDOT 4EL Base Course Asphalt TON

16 Place 1.5" MDOT 5EL Top Course Asphalt over Bond Coat TON

17 Place Inlet Protection Silt Sack EA

18 Turf Restoration L.SUM

19 Gravel Fine Grade and Subgrade Replacement with MDOT 21AA

(CIP) CY

PROPOSAL

KENT HILLS WEST TOTAL ALL CONTRACT ITEMS

2027 PAVING PROJECT

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KENT HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AIA

Document A105® – 2017 Standard Short Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor

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ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:

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The author may also have revised the text of the original AIA standard form.

An Additions and Deletions Report that notes added information as well as revisions to the standard form text is available from the author and should be reviewed.

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Consultation with an attorney is encouraged with respect to its completion or modification.

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AGREEMENT made as of the «________________» day of «____________» in the year «Two Thousand Twenty Six. » (In words, indicate day, month and year.)

BETWEEN the Owner:

(Name, legal status, address and other information)

Grand Rapids Public School District 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 and the Contractor:

(Name, legal status, address and other information) for the following Project:

(Name, location and detailed description)

«Grand Rapids Public School District 2023 Bond Program Site Improvements related to 2026 Parking Lot Improvements at the following:

Nutrition Services facility located at 1130 Race Street NE in the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan;

Kent Hills Elementary located at 1445 Emerald Ave NE in the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; and C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary, located at 1460 Laughlin Dr NW in the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, in accordance with Owner-approved plans and specifications, all applicable laws, the Owner’s fixed budget, and as otherwise approved by the Owner.

The CIVIL ENGINEER (also referred to as the "Architect" herein):

(Name, legal status, address and other information)

«VK Endeavours LLC d/b/a VK Civil 7885 Byron Center Ave, SW Ste A Byron Center, Michigan 49315

(616) 277-2185

The Owner and Contractor agree as follows.

AIA Document A105 – 2017. Copyright © 1993, 2007 and 2017. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This draft was produced at 08:46:26 ET on 10/18/2024 under Order No.3104239075 which expires on 12/16/2024, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-

TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

2 DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

3 CONTRACT SUM

4 PAYMENTS

5 INSURANCE

6 GENERAL PROVISIONS

7 OWNER

8 CONTRACTOR

9 ARCHITECT

10 CHANGES IN THE WORK

11 TIME

12 PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

13 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

14 CORRECTION OF WORK

15 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

16 TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT

17 OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ARTICLE 1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

§ 1.1 The Contractor shall faithfully and competently complete the Work described in the Contract Documents, or as reasonably inferable, necessary, or incidental to produce the results intended by the Contract Documents for the Project. The Contract Documents consist of

.1 this Agreement signed by the Owner and Contractor, as modified;

.2 all drawings and specifications prepared by the Architect for construction of the Project, incorporated herein by this reference, and including but not necessarily limited to the following:

Drawings:

Number Title Date

Specifications:

Section Title Pages

.3 addenda prepared by the Architect as follows:

Number Date Pages

AIA Document A105 – 2017. Copyright © 1993, 2007 and 2017. All rights reserved. “The American Institute of Architects,” “American Institute of Architects,” “AIA,” the AIA Logo, and “AIA Contract Documents” are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This draft was produced at 08:46:26 ET on 10/18/2024 under Order No.3104239075 which expires on 12/16/2024, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Documents® Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-

.4 written orders for changes in the Work, pursuant to Article 10, issued after execution of this

Agreement; and

.5 other documents, if any, identified as follows:

« Project Manual

Bid specifications and accepted portions of the Contractor’s bid response, to the extent not inconsistent with this Agreement.

If there should be conflict or ambiguity within, between, or among any Contract Document(s), the conflict shall be resolved by complying with the provision that is most beneficial to the Owner, as determined in the Owner’s sole discretion.»

ARTICLE 2 DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

§ 2.1 The Contract Time is the number of calendar days available to the Contractor to substantially complete the Work.

§ 2.2 Date of Commencement:

Unless otherwise set forth below, the date of commencement shall be the date of this Agreement.

(Insert the date of commencement if other than the date of this Agreement.)

§ 2.3 Substantial Completion:

Subject to adjustments of the Contract Time as provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion, as defined in Section 12.5, of the entire Work:

(Check the appropriate box and complete the necessary information.)

[ « » ] Not later than « » ( « » ) calendar days from the date of commencement.

[ « X » ] By the following date: « »

ARTICLE 3 CONTRACT SUM

§ 3.1 The Contract Sum shall include all items and services necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work. Subject to additions and deductions in accordance with Article 10, the Contract Sum is:

« A lump sum amount of ____________________________________________, inclusive of all costs, taxes, fees, reimbursable expenses, and/or any other expenses.

§ 3.2 For purposes of payment, the Contract Sum includes the following values related to portions of the Work:

(Itemize the Contract Sum among the major portions of the Work.)

Portion of the Work Value

§ 3.3 The Contract Sum is based upon, and includes, the following alternates, if any, which are described in the Contract Documents and hereby accepted by the Owner:

(Identify the accepted alternates. If the bidding or proposal documents permit the Owner to accept other alternates subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, attach a schedule of such other alternates showing the amount for each and the date when that amount expires.)

§ 3.4 Allowances, if any, included in the Contract Sum are as follows:

(Identify each allowance.)

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Item Price

§ 3.5 Unit prices, if any, are as follows:

(Identify the item and state the unit price and quantity limitations, if any, to which the unit price will be applicable.)

Item Units and Limitations Price per Unit ($0.00)

ARTICLE 4 PAYMENTS

§ 4.1 Based on Contractor’s Applications for Payment certified by the Architect, the Owner shall pay the Contractor, in accordance with Article 12, as follows:

(Insert below timing for payments and provisions for withholding retainage, if any.)

« Applications for Payment shall be submitted to the Architect, certified, and thereafter forwarded to the Owner. If a certified Application for Payment is received by the Owner by the 15th day of the month, the Owner will pay the certified amount to the Contractor by the last day of the next month, unless and to the extent the Owner reasonably disputes same in good faith. A 10% retention shall be withheld on all payments. »

§ 4.2 Payments due and unpaid under the Contract Documents shall bear interest from the date payment is due at the rate below, or in the absence thereof, at the legal rate prevailing at the place of the Project.

(Insert rate of interest agreed upon, if any.)

«Five percent (5%). See MCL 438.31. »

ARTICLE 5 INSURANCE

§ 5.1 The Contractor shall maintain the following types and limits of insurance until the expiration of the period for correction of Work as set forth in Section 14.2, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 5.1:

As set forth below and in the "Owner’s Insurance Requirements", attached hereto as Attachment A.*

§ 5.1.2 - § 5.1.5 Reserved

§ 5.1.6 The Contractor shall provide builder’s risk insurance to cover the total value of the entire Project on a replacement cost basis.

§ 5.1.7 Other Insurance Provided by the Contractor (List below any other insurance coverage to be provided by the Contractor and any applicable limits.)

Coverage Limits Bid Bond

Performance Bond

Payment Bond

5% of Bid Amount

100% of Contract Sum

100% of Contract Sum

The Contractor shall deliver the required performance/payment bonds to the Owner and Architect at least three (3) days before the commencement of any Work at the Project site.

Contractor’s insurances shall be obtained (and provided to the Owner’s Designated representative) prior to the commencement of Services and shall be maintained either: (a) if occurrence-based, for at least one year following final completion, and/or (b) if claims-made, for at least seven years following final completion. The Owner, its Owner’s Representative Consultant, and the Architect shall be identified as additional insureds on all applicable insurances. Contractor’s insurance shall be primary and not contributory.

Insurance coverages, shall be either: (a) written on an occurrence basis, and shall be maintained without interruption from the date of commencement of the Work until one (1) year after the date of final payment, or (b) written on a

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Insurance coverage and surety bond required under the Agreement shall be written with insurance and surety carriers authorized to do business in the State of Michigan. Insurance coverage and surety bonds shall be in a form and provided by an insurer acceptable to the Owner with an A.M. Best rating of A, XII or better and shall name the Owner, its Owner’s Representative Consultant, and the Architect as "additional insured" on all applicable policies.

The additional insured coverage shall be primary and non-contributory to any of the Owner’s insurance policies and shall apply to both ongoing and completed operations using the 2013 version of ISO forms CG 2010 07 04 or its equivalent.

The Contractor shall provide any other type or amount of insurance reasonably required by the Owner in good faith.

The Contractor’s insurance shall not be eliminated, reduced or non-renewed without at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the Owner.

*Should any conflict arise between the requirements set forth above and those contained in Attachment A, the more stringent requirement shall govern and shall be deemed controlling for the benefit of the Owner.

§ 5.2 The Owner shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining the Owner’s usual liability insurance and shall provide property insurance to cover the value of the Owner’s property.

§ 5.3 The Contractor shall obtain an endorsement to its Commercial General Liability insurance policy to provide coverage for the Contractor’s obligations under Section 8.12.

§ 5.4 Prior to commencement of the Work, the Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance showing coverages and stating that insurance coverages and limits shall not be reduced or eliminated without at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Owner. The Owner may require additional proof of coverage in the form of a true and accurate copy of the policies of insurance themselves. The maintenance of insurance in strict compliance with the requirements of this Agreement shall be a condition precedent to the Owner’s obligation to make any payments to Contractor.

§ 5.5 Superior to any other term in this Agreement, any reference in this document to waivers of subrogation shall be deemed to be deleted and of no effect.

ARTICLE 6 GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 6.1 The Contract The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. The Contract may be amended or modified only by a written modification in accordance with Article 10.

§ 6.2 The Work The term "Work" means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents, and includes all other labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and services provided, or to be provided, by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor’s obligations: (i) to be incorporated into the Project (or the Contractor’s portion of the Project if the Contractor is not responsible for the entire Project), (ii) required of the Contractor under the Contract Documents, or (iii) necessary or appropriate to fully construct, operate and maintain the Project (or the Contractor’s portion of the Project if the Contractor is not responsible for the entire Project). The Work shall be performed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contractor agrees that it (and any individuals it assigns to perform the Work) shall adhere to professional standards and will perform all Work in a manner consistent with generally accepted proficiency and competency for the type and nature of work rendered. Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including the Owner’s policies.

The Contractor acknowledges that there may be items of the Work, which the Contractor is responsible to provide under the Agreement that are not drawn or specified, but are necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work and are consistent with and reasonably inferable from the Drawings and Specifications. All such items shall be provided as part of the Work without delay in its progress and without any increase in the Contract Sum.

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§ 6.3 Intent The intent of the Contract Documents is to include all items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work by the Contractor. The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all.

§ 6.4 Ownership and Use of Architect’s Drawings, Specifications and Other Documents Documents prepared by the Architect are instruments of the Architect’s service for use solely with respect to this Project. Except as provided in the Agreement between the Owner and Architect, the Architect shall retain all common law, statutory, and other reserved rights, including the copyright. The Contractor, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and suppliers are authorized to use and reproduce the instruments of service solely and exclusively for execution of the Work. Except as provided in the Agreement between the Owner and Architect, the instruments of service may not be used by the Contractor or any subcontractor or material or equipment supplier for other Projects or for additions to this Project outside the scope of the Work without the specific written consent of the Owner.

§ 6.5 Electronic Notice Written notice under this Agreement may be given by one party to the other by email as set forth below.

(Insert requirements for delivering written notice by email such as name, title, and email address of the recipient, and whether and how the system will be required to generate a read receipt for the transmission.)

ARTICLE 7 OWNER

§ 7.1 Information and Services Required of the Owner § 7.1.1 If requested by the Contractor, the Owner shall furnish all necessary surveys and a legal description of the site.

§ 7.1.2 Except for permits and fees that are the responsibility of the Contractor (including but not limited to as set forth in Section 8.7), the Owner shall obtain and pay for other necessary approvals, easements, assessments, and charges.

§ 7.1.3 Prior to commencement of the Work, at the written request of the Contractor, the Owner shall furnish to the Contractor reasonable evidence that the Owner has made financial arrangements to fulfill the Owner’s obligations under the Contract. The Contractor shall have no obligation to commence the Work until the Owner provides such evidence.

§ 7.2 Owner’s Right to Stop the Work If the Contractor fails to correct Work which is not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Owner may direct the Contractor in writing to stop the Work until the correction is made. The rights of the Owner pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be in addition to, and not in limitation of, the Owner’s other rights under any other provision of the Contract Documents.

§ 7.3 Owner’s Right to Carry Out the Work If the Contractor fails, refuses, defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and fails within a seven day period after receipt of written notice from the Owner to commence and continue correction of such default or neglect with diligence and promptness, the Owner may, without prejudice to other remedies, including any claim against the Contractor’s Performance Bond, correct such deficiencies. In such case, the Architect may withhold or nullify a Certificate for Payment in whole or in part, to the extent reasonably necessary to reimburse the Owner for the cost of correction.

§ 7.4 Owner’s Right to Perform Construction and to Award Separate Contracts § 7.4.1 The Owner reserves the right to perform construction or operations related to the Project with the Owner’s own forces, and to award separate contracts in connection with other portions of the Project.

§ 7.4.2 The Contractor shall coordinate and cooperate with the Owner’s own forces and separate contractors employed by the Owner.

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ARTICLE 8 CONTRACTOR

§ 8.1 Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions by Contractor § 8.1.1 Execution of the Contract by the Contractor is a representation that the Contractor has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be performed, and correlated personal observations with requirements of the Contract Documents. Failure of Contractor to independently investigate and become fully informed will not relieve Contractor of its responsibilities under this Agreement.

§ 8.1.2 The Contractor shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents with each other and with information furnished by the Owner. Before commencing activities, the Contractor shall (1) take field measurements and verify field conditions; (2) carefully compare this and other information known to the Contractor with the Contract Documents; and (3) promptly report errors, inconsistencies, or omissions discovered to the Architect and Owner. Failure to undertake these steps shall make the Contractor responsible for any additional costs associated with such conditions, errors, inconsistencies and omissions.

§ 8.2 Contractor’s Construction Schedule The Contractor, promptly after being awarded the Contract, shall prepare and submit for the Owner’s and Architect’s information a Contractor’s construction schedule for the Work, in accordance with, and as necessary to timely complete the Work as provided in Article 2.

§ 8.3 Supervision and Construction Procedures § 8.3.1 The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work, using the Contractor’s best skill and attention, at all times work is being performed. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for and have control over construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures, and for coordinating all portions of the Work. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Architect in writing of delays or actions of other entities that could impact the timely coordination and completion of the Work.

§ 8.3.2 The Contractor, as soon as practicable after award of the Contract, shall furnish in writing to the Owner, through the Architect, the names of subcontractors or suppliers for each portion of the Work. The Contractor shall not contract with any subcontractor or supplier to whom the Owner or Architect have made a timely and reasonable objection. The Owner shall have the right to remove any employee of the Contractor or subcontractors immediately, if the Owner reasonably believes that such person may detrimentally reflect on the Owner and/or the Project (subject to the Contractor’s status as independent contractor).

§ 8.4 Labor and Materials § 8.4.1 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall provide and pay for labor, materials, equipment, tools, utilities, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work.