Kent County is seeking design-assist proposals and a guaranteed maximum price for the elevator work in its new Administration Building in Grand Rapids, with Clark Construction Company serving as construction manager. The selected trade contractor will provide preconstruction design evaluation, value engineering, lifecycle-cost analysis, BIM coordination, constructability reviews, and pricing as the design develops. The work also includes furnishing and installing three electric traction elevators, with construction-phase coordination, testing, commissioning, closeout, and related services.
Sole Source:Skip—rarely used here; pivot to cooperative purchasing (e.g., MiDEAL, Sourcewell, NASPO).
Coops:Kent County frequently procures through the State of Michigan’s MiDEAL and also uses Sourcewell and NASPO; you can gain access to Sourcewell and NASPO through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Kent County, MI’s policy allows sole source exceptions for unique technology, but there’s no evidence of sole source awards. This path isn’t practiced or reliable here—skip it and pivot to cooperative purchasing. No specific sole source dollar threshold is cited.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Kent County
Finance and Infrastructure Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting addressed several financial and infrastructure items, including the appropriation of funds for a community action pre-weatherization program, senior emergency needs, and the Register of Deeds automation fund. Discussions also covered the authorization of various dedicated property tax millages for fiscal year 2027, the appropriation of animal shelter donations, and the approval of the sale of a condominium unit in the Midtown parking deck to Ellis Parking.
Kent County Board of Commissioners Meeting Transcript
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured a solemn commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, including a reading of a formal proclamation honoring victims, first responders, and military service members. The meeting also included a detailed presentation on the Probate Court annual report, covering current case volume, the successful implementation of the paperless initiative, and improvements in regulatory compliance. Discussions highlighted the court's role in protecting vulnerable individuals through guardianships and conservatorships, along with the recognition of recent award recipients among court staff and judges.
The committee meeting focused on public commentary regarding recommendations from the Child Care Task Force, emphasizing the need for improved childcare accessibility, affordability, and support for industry workers. The committee also deliberated on the allocation of opioid settlement funds, with public testimony strongly advocating for the prioritization of evidence-based harm reduction services—including Naloxone distribution, syringe access, and drug checking—over funding for law enforcement. Additionally, the meeting featured advocacy for the fiscal year 2027-2028 opioid settlement spending plan, particularly the portion dedicated to youth prevention and mental health initiatives.
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