CM - request for qualifications

Grand Rapids Public Schools District is requesting qualifications for Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) services on two auditorium renovation projects, with qualifications due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a voluntary pre-submission meeting on October 19, 2026. Selection is qualification-based with evaluation weighted 50% for technical qualifications (Part I), 35% for team interview, and 15% for fee proposal (Part II).

The City Middle High Auditorium project encompasses replacement of house and aisle lighting controls, AV system upgrades, rigging system upgrades, stage floor refinishing, seating replacement, house carpet replacement, orchestra pit cover, and miscellaneous HVAC work, with a construction budget of approximately $2.72 million and total program budget of $3.94 million. Construction is scheduled to begin June 7, 2027, and complete by October 31, 2027. The Burton Elementary/Middle Auditorium project includes stage, house, and aisle lighting upgrades and miscellaneous HVAC work, with a construction budget of approximately $320,500 and total program budget of $475,000. Construction is scheduled to begin June 5, 2028, and complete by the beginning of the 2028–29 school year. The preconstruction phase for City Middle High runs January 1 through November 15, 2027; for Burton, January 1 through November 15, 2027, followed by construction June 15 through October 15, 2028.

Respondents must submit five copies of technical qualifications and two copies of fee proposals in separate sealed envelopes, along with required GRPS forms signed and notarized. The fee proposal must identify pre-construction and construction phase costs separately with staffing hourly rates. Performance and payment bonds for 100% of the Guaranteed Maximum Price are required. GRPS will select no fewer than two and no more than three firms for interviews on November 5, 2026, with Board of Education approval anticipated by December 14, 2026. Contracts will be based on AIA Document A121 CM or B133-Modified. Submissions must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days. Allowable reimbursable expenses include building permits, dumpsters, temporary toilets, temporary power, and temporary fencing; non-allowable reimbursements include temporary office trailers, office equipment, project management software licensing, site network/internet, and staff vehicles. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements.