Substation Replacement at North Primary Control Building at the Water Resource Recovery Facility

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking qualified contractors to replace the existing substation at the North Primary Control Building within the Water Resource Recovery Facility. The scope includes demolition of the existing unit substation, installation of a new unit substation, medium‑voltage transformer, panelboards, associated civil, structural, mechanical, and finish work, as well as required testing, commissioning, and documentation. Bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline, with required subcontractor and supplier lists, and a 5 % bid bond. The project’s substantial completion is slated for late October 2027 with final completion by early December 2027. • Core work: demolition, new substation equipment installation, NETA testing, arc‑flash and short‑circuit studies, painting, lighting upgrades, and a new door opening. • Required documentation: bid bond, subcontractor list (first‑tier), second‑tier subcontractor list, supplier list (to be submitted within 48 hours of bid opening), and compliance with the City’s Equal Business Opportunity policy (including Micro‑LBE participation). • Key dates: pre‑bid meeting on 26 August 2026, RFI cutoff 9 September 2026, bid deadline 15 September 2026, substantial completion 29 October 2027, final completion 1 December 2027.