Business Services
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Business Services Department supports the business operations of the district including purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, financial accounting and reporting, payroll, and retirement.
Purchasing
Purchasing provides services and materials for district staff and outside customers by securing quality products and services in accordance with Board Policies in an efficient and timely manner.
Thank you for your interest in doing business with Grand Rapids Public Schools! Follow the steps below to connect your business with GRPS and our Bid opportunities.
Step 1: Understand the Competitive Bid Process
GRPS Polices & Rules
Grand Rapids Public Schools is proud to work with reliable vendors who support our schools and operations.Board Policy 3610 andBoard Policy 3660 listed under our Fiscal Management Section 3000 should be used as a guide for doing business with the district.
Board Policy 3690-R highlights our local first purchasing preference. Review this policy for information on local first qualifications.
Competitive Bid Amount
According to the revised Michigan School Code, the State of Michigan annually designates a base amount above which school districts must obtain competitive bids. The Competitive Bid base amount is $30,512.00 (FY2025) effective October 10, 2024.
Tips to be successful in the Public Sector
- Thoroughly read, and follow, instructions to bidders
- Submit a complete bid or proposal response
- Be competitive
- Be on time (late bids are NOT accepted)
Step 2: Create a Vendor Profile
Vendors interested in doing business with GRPS are encouraged to create a vendor profile on MITN Purchasing Group, Sigma Vendor Self Services, or Bonfire, our centralized bid portals that provides broader access to new opportunities throughout our region.
Step 3: View Open GRPS Request for Proposals (RFP)
Request for Proposals
Health Clinic Renovations - Innovation Central High School
Scope of Service: Act as a general contractor to perform renovations to existing health clinic office spaces at Innovation Central High School. General contractor to be responsible for all trades related to the construction project and will be contracted using AIA 105-2017 Standard Short Form Agreement between owner and Contractor.
Deadline: All proposals are due on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10:00 am to Mr. Marc Bennett, Director of Projects & Maintenance at GRPS Facilities & Operations, 900 Union NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Health Clinic Renovations (Innovation Central High School) Drawings
Health Clinic Renovations (Innovation Central High School) Specs
Health Clinic Renovations - Union High School
Scope of Service: Act as a general contractor to perform renovations to existing health clinic office spaces at Innovation Central High School. General contractor to be responsible for all trades related to the construction project and will be contracted using AIA 105-2017 Standard Short Form Agreement between owner and Contractor.
Deadline: All proposals are due on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10:00 am to Mr. Marc Bennett, Director of Projects & Maintenance at GRPS Facilities & Operations, 900 Union NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Health Clinic Renovations (Union High School) Drawings
Health Clinic Renovations (Union High School) Specs
Districtwide Pool Upgrades and Renovations
Scope of Service: GRPS issues this RFQ in its process to obtain Architectural/Engineering design and production services for districtwide pool upgrades and renovations of multiple GRPS school facilities, including Ottawa Hills High School, Union High School and City High Middle School.
Deadline: All proposals are due on Thursday, June 26, 2025, to Mr. Dale Cammenga, Director of Design, Construction & Renovation at GRPS Facilities & Operations, 900 Union NE, Grand Rapids, MI AND via email at CammengaD@grps.org.
Contact Us
Accounts Payable
Call 616-819-2062
Email Accountspayable@grps.org
Accounts Receivable
Call 616-819-2061
Email Accountsreceivable@grps.org
