2025 Kent ISD Parking Lots & Road Replacement

Kent Intermediate School District (Kent ISD) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive parking lot and road replacement project located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, covering two primary sites: the Kent Aviation Center and the Main Campus. The procurement involves replacing approximately 183,633 square feet of parking infrastructure, including cold milling existing asphalt, fine-grading and compacting gravel, installing bituminous base and surface courses, and repainting parking spaces and pavement markings. The project is specifically focused on renovating Parking Lots 3 and 3A, campus drives, and the Aviation Center parking lot, with a defined work window between May 30 and June 30, 2025. Bids are due on March 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with an immediate bid opening, and the Kent ISD Board plans to award the contract during their March 17, 2025 meeting. Bidders must submit separate pricing for each location's installation costs and demonstrate capability to coordinate closely with Kent ISD staff regarding project scheduling and site access. Contractors will be required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation and liability policies with specified minimum coverage amounts.

The procurement appears to be restricted to Michigan-based businesses, with specific requirements for submitting notarized Iran Economic Sanctions Act and Familial Disclosure affidavits. Contractors must meet stringent background check requirements for all employees and be prepared to work within the constraints of the Air Operations Area (AOA) at the Aviation Center site. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents indicate a preference for local contractors. The project involves upgrading infrastructure with increased bituminous base course thickness and eliminates certain existing site features, such as a service entrance. Though no precise budget range is specified in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project involving over 180,000 square feet of parking and drive reconstruction suggests a substantial investment. Contractors will be responsible for any damage caused during work and must demonstrate technical proficiency in asphalt replacement, grading, and site restoration techniques.