GRCC CPP Window Replacement

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is seeking a single prime contractor for the College Park Plaza Window Replacement Project located at 180 North Division Avenue in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The procurement, identified as RFP #2425-4094A, involves comprehensive window replacement on the east, north, and south elevations of the building. Specific technical requirements include installing Vitro Bronze over Guardian SN-68 windows with low-E coated, tinted insulating glass featuring a winter nighttime U-factor of .23 maximum, summer daytime U-factor of .25 maximum, and 32 percent minimum visible light transmittance. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with proposal submissions due by April 28, 2025, at 2:30 PM EDT. The project timeline mandates work commencement on May 12, 2025, substantial completion by August 15, 2025, and final completion by August 22, 2025. Contractors must adhere to 2015 Michigan Building Code standards and provide comprehensive technical capabilities for window installation, including maintaining dust control, light, and power during construction.

The procurement offers opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) and includes specific fair employment and non-discrimination requirements. Successful bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, professional liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the project involves replacing windows across multiple building elevations, suggesting a significant infrastructure investment. The procurement is restricted to qualified contractors capable of meeting technical specifications and performing complex window replacement work within the prescribed timeline. Jurisdictionally, the project falls under Kent County and the City of Grand Rapids, with Grand Rapids Community College serving as the primary procuring entity. The project documents, prepared by WGI, Inc., provide detailed technical drawings and specifications to guide potential contractors in understanding the full scope of work required for this window replacement initiative.