RFP-Thornapple Elementary Mechanical Improvements

Forest Hills Public Schools is requesting sealed bids on mechanical improvements to Thornapple Elementary School, with bids due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at O-A-K's Operations Center in Caledonia, Michigan. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at 6932 Bridgewater Drive SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Remote attendance via Zoom is available for bid opening.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of successful experience on similar projects, hold required licenses from applicable public authorities, and show adequate financial resources. Each bid must include a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement per Michigan Revised School Code Section 1267. Bid security of not less than 5% of the bid amount is required, provided as either a bond from a surety company rated A- or better or a certified check. The successful bidder will be required to secure Performance, Labor, and Material bonds for all contracts exceeding $50,000 from a surety company with an A- or better rating covering the full contract amount.

Sealed bids in triplicate are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026 and will be opened and read publicly at the same location. Mailed bids must be received prior to the deadline; faxed, emailed, or online uploads through Building Connected will not be accepted. Bid documents are available for examination on the Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. website and at Builders Exchange plan rooms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Traverse City.