Grand Rapids Public Schools seeks a qualified architectural/engineering firm or consortium to provide full-service design for renovations and additions at Union High School, Harrison Park Academy, and Campus Elementary. The scope includes multidisciplinary design, coordination with a construction manager, community meetings, cost estimates, and progress reporting; the program budget is approximately $29.6 million, with construction costs of about $21.2 million. This qualification-based procurement anticipates an award on December 14, 2026, with design work during 2027–2029 and construction completed by fall 2029.
Grand Rapids Public Schools seeks a Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) for preconstruction and construction-management services on renovations of the City Middle High and Burton auditoriums as part of the district’s 2023 “Reimagine GRPS with Us” Bond Program. The work includes auditorium lighting and controls, AV and rigging upgrades, stage-floor and seating replacement, carpeting, HVAC improvements, cost estimating, construction oversight, and coordination with the professional services contractor. This is an open professional-services RFP, not a grant, with responses due October 22, 2026.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Grand Rapids
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
13,692
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2616440
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
46
Mascot
School mascot.
Thunderhawk
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,117.27
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 100
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $30,512, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and MiDEAL; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Grand Rapids Public School District, MI adheres strictly to competitive bidding; no evidence of sole source awards. Treat sole source as non-viable and present your offer via a pre-competed cooperative. Note: the competitive bid threshold is low ($30,512), and the district has significant vendor requirements (e.g., extensive insurance, local preference Policy 3690-R), further discouraging non-competitive paths.
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The district actively uses cooperative purchasing and piggybacking. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Grand Rapids Public School District Contracts
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Imagine Learning at Grand Rapids Public School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quote (Q-128723) from Imagine Learning to Grand Rapids Public Schools for Imagine Español Site Licenses. The quote, dated June 25, 2025, specifies a contract period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with a total amount of $28,990.00. The pricing expires on September 10, 2025, and the quote references Imagine Learning's standard terms and conditions.
Imagine Learning at Grand Rapids Public School District
Effective: Mar 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quote (Q-125040) from Imagine Learning to Grand Rapids Public Schools for an Imagine Español Site License for Southwest Community Cmps-Dual Immersion. The contract starts on March 1, 2025, and ends on July 31, 2025, with a total cost of $6,075.99. Payment terms are Net 30, and pricing expires on September 1, 2025. The quote incorporates Imagine Learning's Standard Terms and Conditions.
Imagine Learning at Grand Rapids Public School District
Effective: Oct 31, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quote from Imagine Learning to Grand Rapids Public School District for an unlimited student use Imagine Math site license, inclusive of professional development, for multiple schools. The contract term is from October 31, 2023, to October 30, 2024, with a total cost of $748,000.00. The agreement is subject to Imagine Learning's standard terms and conditions.
Imagine Learning at Grand Rapids Public School District
Effective: Aug 22, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quote from Imagine Learning to Ottawa Area ISD for Digital Libraries 6-12 Comprehensive All Content Concurrent User licenses and complimentary district pool access and promotional EdgeEX access. The total amount for the services is $156,000.00, covering a period from August 22, 2023, to August 21, 2024. The quote is subject to Imagine Learning's standard terms and conditions.
Imagine Learning at Grand Rapids Public School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quote from Imagine Learning to Grand Rapids Public Schools for professional development services. The quote, dated April 14, 2023, specifies a total of $28,000.00 for 8 onsite professional development days. The service period for the professional development ends on July 31, 2024, and the overall contract period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026. The quote explicitly incorporates Imagine Learning's Standard Terms and Conditions.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Grand Rapids Public School District
Board Of Education Of The Grand Rapids Public Schools Special Board Meeting Work Session
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a work session focused on the superintendent search, specifically the selection of interview questions. Members discussed and debated the phrasing of various questions to maintain confidentiality, ultimately selecting questions for candidate spark videos. The board also began the process of selecting screening questions, a task that will continue in future sessions.
Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education Board Meeting
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the recognition of Teachers of the Year, with financial awards provided to support their ongoing work. Student representatives provided updates on campus activities, college application initiatives, and community service projects. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments, which included concerns regarding special education staffing and compliance, student athlete selection processes for volleyball teams, and allegations of unfair treatment and bullying at a specific school. Additionally, a neighborhood association representative expressed appreciation for board decisions regarding local school property.
Board Of Education Of The Grand Rapids Public Schools Special Board Meeting/Work Session
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Addie CollinsAccountability and State Assessment Specialist
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Michelle DexterAssistant Superintendent of Human Resources & Legal Services
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The board meeting covered several critical topics, including the Finance Committee's update on financial planning tools and legislative matters. A decision was made to demolish the Beckwith building while retaining the property for potential future community use. Discussions were held regarding transportation efficiency and data strategies, alongside updates on Ends Policy metrics and data collection. The board also reviewed the prioritization of the Sinking Fund, allocating resources between facilities and technology, and coordinated schedules for upcoming superintendent finalist interviews and associated focus groups.
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