Kent ISD KCTC East Greenhouse Roof Replacement

Kent Intermediate School District (Kent ISD) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the replacement of greenhouse roofing at the Kent Career Technical Center (KCTC) located at 1655 E. Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. This procurement involves the removal of existing glass greenhouse roofing and replacement with new polycarbonate twinwall roofing systems across three adjoining greenhouse structures, each measuring approximately 35 feet wide by 105 feet long. The scope of work includes material procurement, demolition, installation, fastening, weatherproofing, and final cleanup in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer recommendations, requiring approximately 108 sheets of 8mm clear twinwall polycarbonate panels (71.25 inches x 20 feet) along with associated glazing and framing components including H extrusions, polycarbonate glass cap extrusions, and rubber gasket materials. Successful contractors must provide a 10-year manufacturer warranty for polycarbonate panels and a minimum one-year workmanship warranty covering installation defects, leaks, and panel attachment issues. Required qualifications include comprehensive insurance coverage: Workers' Compensation with statutory coverage and $300,000 employer's liability, Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability with $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate limits, and Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability with $500,000 limits. Sealed bids are due by 1:00 pm on Monday, May 25, 2026, delivered to the Kent ISD Maintenance Building, with public bid opening immediately following the submission deadline. The project is scheduled for completion between July 1, 2026 and August 21, 2026, with formal award anticipated at the Kent ISD Board Meeting on June 15, 2026. Payment is due upon completion of services, and Kent ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and is not necessarily seeking the lowest bidder.

All bidders must submit sworn and notarized affidavits certifying compliance with Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012 regarding Iran Economic Sanctions and disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder's owner or employees and Kent ISD board members or superintendent. Kent ISD reserves the right to restrict bidding to Michigan-based businesses only and may qualify or disqualify bidders based on available information regarding service history and suitability of equipment and materials for the project. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this procurement opportunity. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFP documentation. The procurement does not indicate any designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, though all prospective bidders must meet the specified insurance and warranty requirements to be considered for award.