East Grand Rapids High School Transformation Project

East Grand Rapids Public Schools is procuring construction services for the BP-7B High School Renovations and Additions project at East Grand Rapids High School. Sealed bids in triplicate are due by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, submitted in person to the O-A-K Operations Center, 6645 East Paris Ave. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience on work of similar type and scope, maintain appropriate licenses where required, and possess adequate financial resources to execute the project. Bid security in the form of a bond or certified check of not less than 5% of the bid amount is required at submission. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 3:30 pm at the East Grand Rapids High School Performing Arts Center, 2211 Lake Drive, SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Bidding documents are available for examination at the Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. website and Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City. Only bids submitted in person will be accepted; faxed, emailed, or uploaded bids are not permitted, and mailed bids must arrive prior to the deadline.

Each bid submission must include a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement in accordance with Section 1267 of the Revised School Code. The successful bidder will be required to secure Performance, Labor, and Material bonds from a surety company rated A- or better for the full contract amount for all contracts exceeding $50,000. Bid securities will not be released until the bid hold-firm date or until a subcontract has been successfully executed, whichever occurs first. The procurement documents do not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted contractor categories, nor is information provided regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges for the project award.