RFP-Northern Hills Middle School Renovations

Forest Hills Public Schools is seeking bids for the Northern Hills Middle School Renovations project through Owen-Ames-Kimball (O-A-K), a construction management firm. The procurement is a request for proposal (RFP) located in Kent County, Michigan, specifically in the Burt CDP area. Bidders must be reputable organizations with at least five years of successful experience in similar school renovation projects, appropriate licensing, and sufficient financial resources. A mandatory pre-bid construction meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 29th, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Northern Hills Middle School, and sealed bids are due on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Each bid must include a 5% bid security or bond and a sworn Familial Disclosure Statement. Bidder qualification criteria include demonstrating technical competence, financial stability, and prior successful project completion in educational facility renovations. Bid documents can be reviewed on the O-A-K website and at Builders Exchange plan rooms in multiple Michigan cities.

For contracts exceeding $50,000, the successful bidder must secure Performance, Labor, and Material bonds from a surety company with an A- or better rating. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bid securities will not be released until the bid "hold-firm" date or a subcontract is executed, and only companies meeting specific qualifications will be considered. While the exact budget range is not specified in the provided documentation, school renovation projects typically range from several hundred thousand to multiple million dollars depending on the scope of work. The project involves comprehensive renovations to Northern Hills Middle School, suggesting potential significant investment in upgrading educational facilities. Contractors interested in this opportunity must carefully review all bidding requirements, demonstrate technical expertise in school renovation, and provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications and financial capabilities.