GRPS -District Wide Water Filters (Filter First) - Advertisement for Bids.pdf

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GRPS District Wide Water Filter (Filter First)
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RFP GRP 260000001586 1
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Kent County, Grand Rapids City, Michigan

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This is an Advertisement for Bids issued by C2AE on behalf of Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) in Kent County, Michigan for a district-wide water filtering project. The project involves replacement of electric water coolers and installation of point-of-use water filtration systems across various GRPS school locations. Bids will be received on a lump sum basis for general contract work encompassing all trades. A web-based prebid meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time, with the meeting link and access credentials provided in the document. Bidders may request a site walkthrough to observe existing conditions, with requests consolidated to minimize disruption to building operations. Sealed bids are due April 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the GRPS Service Building located at 900 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud following submission. Bidding documents are available electronically after March 20, 2026 through C2AE contact Kristy Baisch at 616-454-9414 or kristy.baisch@c2ae.com.

Bidders must submit bid security in the form and amount specified in the Instructions to Bidders, and no bids may be withdrawn for 60 days following opening. Successful bidders must be properly licensed under applicable trade laws and will be required to provide a Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and insurance in a form acceptable to GRPS. The contract term commences upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with the specific completion timeline identified in the complete Bidding Documents. GRPS reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. The project is identified as Project #25-0277 with an architect contact of C2AE located at 50 Louis Street NW, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the Owner's Representative is Marc Bennett.

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District-Wide Water Filtering (Filter First) Upgrades Grand Rapids Public Schools

Kent County, MI

C2AE © Project #25-0277 00 1113 - 1

03/20/2026 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

DOCUMENT 00 1113 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified Bidders to submit bids for Project as described in this Document and in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

B. Project Identification: Grand Rapids Public Schools Filter First.

1. Project Location: Various schools, Grand Rapids, MI.

C. Owner: Grand Rapids Public Schools.

1. Owner's Representative: Marc Bennett.

D. Architect: C2AE 50 Louis St., Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI.

E. Project Description: Project consists of replacement of electric water coolers and installation of point of use water filtration.

F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:

1. General contract (all trades).

1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING

A. Bid Submittal, Printed: Owner will receive sealed Lump Sum bids until the Bid time and date at the location indicated below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders and delivered as follows:

1. Bid Date: April 9, 2026.

2. Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time.

3. Location: Grand Rapids Public Schools Service Building 900 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

4. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.

1.3 BID SECURITY

A. Submit bid security with each Bid in the stipulated form and in the amount identified in the Instructions to Bidders.

B. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.

1.4 PREBID MEETING

A. Prebid Meeting, Web Based: A prebid meeting for all Bidders will be held on March 27 at 10:00 a.m., local time. Prospective prime Bidders are requested to attend. Link to meeting:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23908101009530?p=dx59wVwsXbsW95fsgl

District-Wide Water Filtering (Filter First) Upgrades Grand Rapids Public Schools

Kent County, MI

C2AE © Project #25-0277 00 1113 - 2

03/20/2026 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Meeting ID: 239 081 010 095 30

Passcode: 4Tf3Xi3H

B. Site Walkthrough Meeting: Bidders may request a walkthrough to see a sampling of the types of existing conditions. The site walk through requests will be consolidated to minimize disruption to building occupants.

1.5 BIDDING DOCUMENTS

A. Bidding Documents, Electronic: Obtain access after March 20, 2026 by contacting C2AE. Online access will be provided to all registered Bidders and sub-bidders and suppliers.

1. Contact Kristy Baisch 616-454-9414 or kristy.baisch@c2ae.com

1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION

A. By submitting a Bid, Bidder represents that Bidder will begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and will complete the Work within the Contract Time indicated in the Bidding Documents.

1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

A. Licenses: Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades.

B. Insurance and Bonds: A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.

1.8 NOTIFICATION

A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by C2AE, 50 Louis St. NW, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF DOCUMENT 00 1113

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