RFP-GRP-270000000007-3 | CM - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking qualifications and fee proposals for pre-construction and construction management at risk services for projects including Union High School, the Union High School Auditorium, and Harrison Park Academy Campus Elementary. The selected firm will be responsible for adjusting program scopes to meet budgets, coordinating with the Architect and Professional Services Contractor, and providing bi-weekly cost opinions and project schedules. Performance milestones include Board of Education approval by December 14, 2026, with various completion and occupancy dates extending through November 1, 2028. The project is managed under prevailing wage rules and requires the construction manager to maintain performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum. The selection process is conducted in three phases, with the highest scoring firm recommended for award. Evaluation is weighted toward team interviews at 35 percent and the fee proposal at 15 percent, focusing on commitment to project goals and communication skills. Proposals must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes containing technical qualifications and fee proposals by October 22, 2026. Payment is processed monthly via applications submitted to the Architect, requiring affidavits of payment and lien waivers. Additionally, the district emphasizes compliance with non-discrimination laws and provides pricing preferences for qualified service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.