RFP - Pool Contractors

Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for pool contractors to complete swimming pool and equipment improvements at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The procurement encompasses complete swimming pool construction, pool equipment installation, tile work, demolition of existing pool components (including underwater windows, lights, diving boards, and starting blocks), concrete replacement with reinforcing steel, scoreboard and timing system replacement, and all associated startup and owner training. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience with similar work scope, possess required licensing, and maintain adequate financial resources. Sealed bids in triplicate must be received by 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Grand Rapids Public Schools Service Building (900 Union Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503), with a public opening at the same location and time; mailed bids must arrive by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Ottawa Hills High School (2055 Rosewood Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506). Bid documents are available at Owen-Ames-Kimball's website and Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City. Bidders must provide 5% bid security as either a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond payable to the owner and binding for 60 days from bid opening.

GRPS offers a local contractor discount program under Policy 3670, providing qualified local vendors with discounts up to 5%, which serves as a set-aside consideration for local businesses. Successful bidders exceeding $50,000 in contract value may be required to furnish Performance, Labor, and Material Bonds from surety companies rated A- or better. Required documentation includes sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statements, Iran Business Relationship Affidavits, Debarment & Suspension Certifications, Criminal Background Affidavits, and Non-Collusive Affidavits. The project includes a $20,000 allowance for potential pool bonding repairs, and bidders must provide unit labor rates for change order purposes, with an additional 10% fee applied to materials purchased and work completed by the contractor's own forces and 5% for subcontracted work. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. While a specific total award value is not explicitly stated, the project scope and bonding requirements indicate a substantial contract valued above $50,000.