RFP-GRP-270000000006-1 | CM - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking a Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) to manage the construction of three auditoriums: Union High School, City Middle High, and Burton. The scope of work encompasses a full range of construction management capabilities, including pre-construction services to align program scope with the budget, as well as the coordination of specialists for environmental remediation, building demolition, and historic building preservation and restoration. The project follows a strict timeline with schematic design completing by January 8, 2027, and construction occurring in two phases between June 2027 and August 2028, with final owner occupancy targeted for August 4, 2028. The selection is a Qualification Based Selection Process evaluated by an ad hoc committee across three phases: technical qualifications, team interviews, and a fee proposal. Technical submissions must include an executive summary, work plan, and manpower details, while fee proposals must be submitted via a specific Excel format including overhead, profit, and billable hourly rates. Awarding firms must be licensed in the State of Michigan, adhere to prevailing wage rules, and provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the Guaranteed Maximum Price. Proposals are due by October 21, 2026, and must be delivered to Dale Cammenga at the Grand Rapids Public Schools Service Building.