Renovation Kent Hills

Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking trade contractors for the Kent Hills Elementary 2026 Renovation project located at 1445 Emerald Avenue Northeast in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive renovation work spanning multiple trade categories, including playground and building improvements involving lighting, ceiling pads, flooring, plumbing, millwork, CMU infill, and locker cubbies. Bid categories include General Trades, Storefront, Framing and Drywall, Flooring, Painting, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical. The bid submission deadline is October 20th, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST via BuildingConnected, with a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough meeting scheduled for September 30th, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid security, provide comprehensive documentation including a Contractor's Qualification Statement, recent audited financial statements, a sworn familial relationship disclosure statement, and an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification. Post-bid interviews are scheduled between October 21st and 24th, 2025, with an anticipated contract award on December 31st, 2025, project commencement on June 8th, 2026, and substantial completion targeted for July 31st, 2026.

The project encourages participation from minority, woman, and handicapped-owned businesses, providing resources for identifying certified businesses. While not a prevailing wage project, contractors must be prepared to submit performance and labor and material payment bonds covering 100% of the project value, with specific surety company requirements detailed in the procurement documents. The project is sales tax exempt, and bidders are expected to maintain proposal firmness for 60 days from the bid opening date. The procurement allows the Owner to accept or reject any bids and requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating contractor qualifications. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the renovation appears to be a comprehensive modernization effort for the Kent Hills Elementary facility. While no explicit budget range is provided in the documents, the multi-trade nature of the project and the extensive renovation scope suggest a significant capital investment for Grand Rapids Public Schools.