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East Grand Rapids Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids in triplicate for the BP-7B High School Renovations and Additions project through an extended bidding process. The procurement encompasses seven trade categories: General Trades (BC-13), Millwork (BC-14), Metal Wall Panels (BC-15), Doors, Frames, and Hardware (BC-18), Mechanical/Plumbing (BC-37), Electrical (BC-39), and ERRCS (BC-44), with all other previously opened bid categories excluded from this solicitation. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience on work of similar type and scope, possess all required licenses, and maintain adequate financial resources to complete the project. Bid security equal to at least 5% of the bid amount, in the form of a bid bond or certified check, is mandatory. The original bid deadline of 2:00 pm local time on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, has been extended to 2:00 pm local time on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with submission required at the O-A-K Operations Center, 6645 East Paris Ave. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 3:30 pm at East Grand Rapids High School Performing Arts Center, and bid opening will occur on May 27, 2026, via Zoom livestream with in-person attendance available at the Operations Center. Bidding documents are available through the Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. website and at Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City.

All submitted bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement as required by Section 1267 of the Revised School Code. Successful bidders for contracts exceeding $50,000 will be required to secure Performance, Labor, and Material bonds from a surety company with a minimum rating of A- or better. Bids will only be accepted if mailed or hand-delivered by the deadline; submissions via fax, email, or Building Connected will not be considered. The procurement documents do not specify any particular set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted organizational categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractor information is provided in the available procurement materials. The contract value or budget range for this project has not been disclosed in the bid notice.