Kent ISD KCTC West Roof Replacement

Kent Intermediate School District (Kent ISD) is procuring roofing services through a sealed bid Request for Proposal for the replacement of the roof at Kent Career Technical Center West, located at 1800 Leffingwell Ave NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The project requires complete removal and replacement of approximately 19,287 square feet of existing roof assembly, including total tear-off of Built-Up Roofing (BUR) over insulation layers, installation of R-30 polyisocyanurate insulation with tapered insulation at roof drains, and installation of a fully adhered 60-mil thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing membrane with 24-gauge edge metal trim, flashings, and all necessary details. Qualified contractors must provide sealed bids with itemized pricing for materials and labor on the provided pricing sheet, along with sworn and notarized affidavits confirming compliance with Michigan's Iran Economic Sanctions Act and disclosing any familial relationships with school board members or superintendent. The successful contractor must carry comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation with statutory limits, broad form comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, and commercial automobile liability insurance of $500,000. All contractor employees must pass background checks prior to work commencement and comply with site conduct requirements. The optional pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., sealed bids are due by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Kent ISD's Maintenance Building at 1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, and bids will be opened publicly immediately following submission. The Kent ISD Board will formally award the contract at its June 15, 2026, meeting.

Kent ISD may restrict bidding to Michigan-based businesses and reserves the right to accept or reject any bids, noting that the district is not necessarily seeking the lowest bidder. The successful contractor must provide a minimum 20-year, no-dollar-limit warranty covering the roofing membrane, insulation, flashings, and labor, issued by the roofing system manufacturer and transferable upon ownership change. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available information. The RFP does not specify a budget range or award value, instead requiring bidders to submit their own cost proposals based on the detailed scope of work and materials specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.