RFP-GRP-270000000006-3 | CM - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking a Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) through a Qualification-Based Selection process to manage renovations for the Union High School, City Middle High, and Burton auditoriums. The scope of work includes comprehensive upgrades to lighting, audiovisual systems, rigging, and HVAC, as well as pre-construction services such as constructability advice, cost forecasting, and project development scheduling. The project may require specialized expertise in environmental remediation, building demolition, and historic preservation. The combined program budget is approximately 4.37 million dollars, with specific estimates of 3.9 million dollars for City Middle High and 478 thousand dollars for Burton. The selection process is based on a weighted scoring system consisting of team interviews at 35 percent and fee proposals at 15 percent, with the award going to the highest scoring, most qualified firm. Technical qualifications and separate sealed fee proposals were due in October 2026. The contract requires performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the Guaranteed Maximum Price and adherence to AIA Document A201-2017 general conditions. Key performance milestones include professional services approval by December 14, 2026, with final closeout documentation for City Middle High due by November 1, 2027, and Burton School by October 1, 2028. Payment for undisputed invoices is processed within 30 days using AIA Documents G702 and G703.