Requesting Bid Proposal for Renovation Project

Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) is requesting sealed bids for the GRPS Riverside Montessori renovation project, with proposals due November 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. the same day at GRPS University (1400 Fuller Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan). GRPS Policy 3670 Local Contracting applies; compliance affidavit is required with bid submission.

The Christman Company is serving as Construction Manager; C2AE is Architect/Engineer. Contract documents are distributed electronically through Procore beginning October 15, 2026. All bidders must complete pre-qualification by submitting a Qualification Statement and audited or reviewed Financial Statement with Accountant's Report and Footnotes. Bidders must be bondable and include in their bid the cost for furnishing Co-Obligee Labor and Material Payment Bond and Performance Bond.

Each proposal requires bid security — a certified check, cashier's check, money order, or bid bond — equal to not less than 5% of the base bid, payable to The Christman Company. Proposals must remain valid for 60 days following the bid date. Bidders must submit completed affidavits and certifications including Sworn Statement of Familial Relationship Affidavit, Iran Business Relationship Affidavit, Debarment and Suspension Certification, GRPS Criminal Background Affidavit, and Non-Collusive Affidavit. The Christman Company reserves the right to reject any bid deemed non-responsive based on failure to accept the Subcontract without modification; proposed edits must be submitted at time of bid.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 265 Eleanor Street NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with attendance strongly recommended. Virtual attendance at the bid opening is available via Microsoft Teams.