RFP-KSD-260000001990-1 | Kent ISD KCTC West Roof Replacement

The Kent Intermediate School District (Kent ISD) is soliciting bids for the complete replacement of the roof system at the KCTC West facility located at 1800 Leffingwell NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The project involves the full tear-off and removal of existing Built-Up Roofing, wood fiber insulation, and polyisocyanurate layers down to the metal decking, followed by the installation of R-30 polyisocyanurate insulation, a tapered insulation system to ensure proper drainage, and a fully adhered 60-mil Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) membrane with sealed seams, edge metal, flashings, and penetration details. All work must comply with manufacturer specifications, the International Building Code, Michigan state codes, OSHA safety standards, ANSI/SPRI ES-1 for edge metal, and FM/ANSI/ASCE wind uplift requirements. The contractor must be manufacturer-approved to qualify for a 20-year, no-dollar-limit warranty covering materials, labor, and workmanship. The contract is classified as a Request for Proposal with a bid submission deadline of May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, and responses must be submitted as sealed physical packages delivered by hand or mail to the specified Grand Rapids location; electronic submissions are prohibited. The solicitation mandates two non-negotiable certifications: an Affidavit of Compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act and a Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement, both of which must be sworn and notarized. Failure to submit either document results in automatic disqualification. Additionally, all contractor personnel must undergo a background check administered by Kent ISD, with complete individual details submitted via email prior to on-site work. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance, naming Kent ISD as an additional insured, and comply with strict workplace conduct rules including prohibition of alcohol, tobacco, or narcotics on-site, avoidance of fraternization with students or staff, and restrictions on access to school buildings. Only Michigan-based businesses are eligible to bid under state law, and no socioeconomic or small business set-asides apply. The award will not necessarily go to the lowest bidder; Kent ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to select based on best interest, including non-price factors. The contract includes clauses for invoice credits, 30-day cure periods for deficiencies, and potential contract cancellation for noncompliance. No formal payment office, accounting data, invoice system, or contract administration contacts are