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 $29,572.00 (FY2024) effective October 26, 2023.
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
Coit Creative Arts Academy Renovation
All proposals are due on Thursday, September 26, 2024, before 10:00 am at the GRPS Facilities Building, 900 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids.
All proposals received on or before the deadline will be publicly opened at 10:15 am (or as soon as bids can be brought from the Facilities Building) at GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids.
Sigsbee Career Pathway Renovation
All proposals are due on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 10:00 am at the GRPS Facilities Building, 900 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Proposals will be publicly opened at 10:15 am (or as soon as transport allows), at GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Harrison Park Health Clinic
Scope of Work: Act as a general contractor to perform renovations to existing office spaces at Harrison Park Elementary to allow for conversion of the space into a New Health Clinic.
Deadline: All proposals are due on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 10:00 am at the GRPS Facilities Building, 900 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
2025 Paving Projects
Scope of Project: The project consists of removal and replacement of approximately 24,900 SY of existing asphalt pavement and replacement with 6,000 tons of new asphalt pavement, storm sewer, concrete curbs and sidewalks, lighting, erosion control, restoration, and appurtenant at the following schools:
- CA Frost Middle High School
- Congress Elementary School
- Kent Hills Elementary School
- Innovation Central High School
- Grand Rapids Montessori
- Lyon Street Parking Lot
Deadline: All bids are due on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 11:00 am at the GRPS Facilities Building, 900 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Contact Us
Accounts Payable
Call 616-819-2062
Email Accountspayable@grps.org
Accounts Receivable
Call 616-819-2061
Email Accountsreceivable@grps.org
