KPS Bowen Elementary Reroof

Kentwood Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for the Bowen Elementary School Reroof project, a roofing replacement procurement located in Kent County, Michigan. The project scope includes removal of existing built-up and shingle roofs and installation of a 60-mil Reinforced EPDM Adhered Roofing System with new asphalt shingle roofing, along with two layers of mechanically attached 2.6" PolyIso insulation, tapered saddles for drainage, and 8-foot square drain targets around each drain. Two mandatory alternates are included: Alternate 1 for replacement of all drain covers on the EPDM roof and Alternate 2 for walkway pads at all units on the EPDM roof. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least ten years of successful experience on similar roofing projects, maintain a valid local license, possess adequate financial resources, and hold either a Carlisle SynTec ESP Award and Carlisle Perfection Award or a Firestone Master Contractor Award and Firestone Inner Circle of Quality Award earned within the last two years. Acceptable EPDM manufacturers are limited to Carlisle Syntec Systems and Firestone Building Products, while acceptable shingle manufacturers are Certain Teed and GAF. The EPDM roofing system must include a manufacturer's 20-year full system warranty covering labor and material with no dollar limitation, covering peak wind gusts up to 72 mph, and covering accidental cuts and punctures, while shingle work requires a manufacturer's lifetime limited warranty and a 5-year workmanship warranty. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the school location (4483 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49508), with attendance required prior to bid submission. Sealed bids in triplicate are due by 1:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026, to Kentwood Public Schools Administration (5820 Eastern Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49508), with public bid opening at 1:10 PM. Work is scheduled to commence June 8, 2026, with substantial completion by August 3, 2026, and final completion by August 20, 2026. Bids are valid for 90 days following receipt, and each bid must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond and proof of insurance and workers' compensation coverage.

The contract documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions based on disadvantaged business enterprise status, women-owned business enterprise status, or other protected classifications, nor are any incumbent vendors or current contractors identified in the procurement materials. No specific budget range or estimated award value is provided in the posted documents. The project is subject to the requirement that the successful bidder may be required to provide a Performance, Labor, and Material bond for the full contract amount. Prevailing wage rates do not apply to this project. All bidders must submit a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement in accordance with Section 1267 of the Revised School Code. The school building will remain occupied during construction with summer school operations, requiring contractor schedule coordination with the school district. Bid documents are available online at Bid4Michigan.com and at the Builders Exchange plan room in Grand Rapids or grbx.com, with the project contact identified as Glen Drenten, Owner's Representative, at 616-836-1078.