GRCC College Park Renovation - A&E Services

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is seeking proposals from qualified Architecture/Engineering (AE) firms to provide full architectural and engineering design and construction administration services for the College Park Plaza Renovation project. The project is a comprehensive three-year renovation of a 49,000 square foot building originally constructed in 1979, with an additional 13,000 square feet of parking. Key deliverables include developing equitable office spaces, improving daylight, enhancing acoustical privacy, upgrading restrooms, exploring gender-neutral and lactation room opportunities, maintaining the skywalk, addressing fire suppression piping, roofing, electrical systems, and bringing stairs into code compliance. The RFP was issued on June 27, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, and questions due by July 17, 2025. Proposals are due by July 31, 2025, with the initial phase targeting a single floor for construction beginning in May 2026. The college requires the selected firm to utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) throughout the project and provide separate line-item pricing for pursuing Two Green Globes and LEED Silver sustainability certifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget is $18,000,000, with construction planned to occur primarily during summer months (May-July) to minimize academic disruption. Each renovation phase must be completed by early August to prepare spaces before the fall semester. The project will involve renovating facilities located in Kent County, Michigan, with a focus on comprehensive facility improvements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the documentation includes detailed functional floor plans and a 5-Year Capital Outlay Plan that provides extensive background on existing building conditions and maintenance needs. The college has provided comprehensive material and performance specifications across 32 divisions, indicating a meticulous approach to renovation that emphasizes specific manufacturer requirements, energy efficiency, and consistent quality standards for all building components.