Description
The Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) is seeking a qualified Construction Manager‑as‑Constructor (CMc) to provide pre‑construction and construction‑management services for major auditorium renovations at City Middle High and Burton Elementary/Middle schools. The selection will be made through a qualification‑based process, with firms submitting technical qualifications and a separate fee proposal. The CMc will coordinate closely with GRPS’s retained design firm, oversee budgeting, scheduling, safety, historic preservation, and environmental remediation, and act as the single point of contact for contractual matters. The total program budget is approximately $4.4 million, with construction slated to begin in mid‑2027 and be completed by late 2028.
• Scope: Pre‑construction planning, cost estimating, value engineering, construction‑phase management, safety, and close collaboration with design consultants.
• Projects: City Middle High Auditorium (~$3.94 M) and Burton Auditorium (~$0.48 M).
• Schedule: RFQ issued Oct 2 2026; pre‑submission meeting Oct 19 2026; submission deadline Oct 21 2026; award expected Dec 14 2026; construction phases June 2027–Aug 2028.
• Required deliverables: Technical qualifications (5 copies), fee proposal (2 copies), electronic submission, performance and payment bonds.
• Evaluation: 50% technical, 35% interview, 15% fee.
• Contact: Dale Cammenga, Director of Facilities Design & Construction ([email protected], (616) 819‑3507).