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 School and Burton Elementary/Middle School. The scope includes lighting, AV, HVAC, rigging, seating, flooring, and related building systems upgrades, as well as historic preservation, demolition, and environmental remediation where needed. The CMc will coordinate closely with GRPS’s retained architect/engineer (Diekema Hamann AE), develop cost estimates at 50 % and 75 % design phases, manage weekly cost and schedule updates, and lead stakeholder meetings and public outreach. Total program budgets are approximately $3.94 M for City Middle High and $0.48 M for Burton, with construction budgets of $2.72 M and $0.32 M respectively. The selection follows a three‑step qualification‑based process (technical qualifications, interview, fee proposal) and requires performance and payment bonds for 100 % of the GMP. The contract will be executed under AIA Document A121 CM or B133‑Modified. Key points:
• Pre‑construction services to refine scope and budget
• Full‑service construction management for two auditorium renovation projects
• Coordination with GRPS facilities, design team, and community stakeholders
• Projected construction period: Summer 2027‑Oct 2027 (City) and Summer 2028‑Oct 2028 (Burton)
• Total program budget ≈ $4.4 M; construction budget ≈ $3.0 M
• Submission deadline: Oct 27 2026 11:00 am; pre‑submission meetings Oct 19 2026
• Mandatory bonds, insurance, and compliance with local preference policies