Description
The Kentwood Public Schools district is seeking sealed bids for the construction of an addition to the cafeteria at Southwood Elementary School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The project requires a qualified contractor with at least five years of experience in similar institutional construction, appropriate licensing, and sufficient financial capacity. Bids must be submitted in triplicate by the deadline, accompanied by a 5% bid bond, and the successful bidder will need to furnish performance, labor, and material bonds for contracts exceeding $50,000. The solicitation includes a pre‑bid meeting (encouraged but not mandatory) and specifies that electronic submissions will not be accepted.
• Location: Southwood Elementary, 630 66th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 (project site) and bid submission to O‑A‑K Operations Center, Caledonia, MI.
• Bid deadline: 2:00 PM, Wednesday October 14, 2026 (sealed, triplicate).
• Pre‑bid meeting: Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM on‑site (encouraged).
• Required qualifications: ≥5 years relevant experience, proper licensing, strong financial resources.
• Bid security: Minimum 5 % of bid amount; performance bonds required for contracts > $50,000.
• Submission format: Physical copies only; no fax, email, or online uploads accepted.
• Contact: Joy Lobsiger (buyer) – [email protected] – (616) 426‑4439.