AE - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) is seeking a qualified architectural/engineering firm (or consortium) to design major renovations and additions for three district schools: Union High School, Harrison Park Academy, and Campus Elementary. The scope includes full‑service design (schematic, design development, construction documents) and engineering disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape, interior, acoustics, energy, security, technology). The PSC will also coordinate with a Construction Manager‑as‑Constructor (CMc), attend community town‑hall meetings, provide cost‑estimate opinions, and deliver regular progress reports. Project budgets total roughly $29.6 M (program) with construction costs ≈ $21.2 M; design fees are expected to be a modest percentage of construction cost. The selection is qualification‑based, with a voluntary pre‑submission site visit on Oct 20, 2026, questions due Oct 22, 2026, and final submission due Oct 28, 2026. Award is anticipated Dec 14, 2026, with design work spanning 2027‑2029 and construction completing by fall 2029. • Full‑service A/E design for three K‑12 school renovation projects in Grand Rapids, MI • Estimated total program budget ≈ $29.6 M; construction budget ≈ $21.2 M • Required disciplines: architectural, civil, structural, MEP, landscape, interior, acoustics, energy, security, technology • PSC must work closely with GRPS facilities staff and a CMc during design and construction phases • Qualification‑based selection: 55 % technical, 35 % interview, 10 % fee proposal • Mandatory submission of five hard copies of technical qualifications and two of fee proposal, plus electronic copy • Award expected Dec 14, 2026; design phase ≈ 3 years, construction through 2029