Project Information

Bid Title

Hangar 424 - Lease

Issuing Agency

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Location

Michigan

Published Date

May 18, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 18, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP 2617

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RFP 2617	Hangar 424 - Lease	June 18, 2026	RFP Document

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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority

Grand Rapids, Michigan

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Building 424 – Hangar Lease

REQUEST NUMBER: 2617

DUE DATE: June 18, 2026

DUE TIME: 2:00 pm (local)

RFP #2617: Building 424 – Hangar Lease

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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Contents

INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................... 2

SOLICITATION AND PROJECT SCHEDULE........................................................................................................... 2

SITE INSPECTION................................................................................................................................................... 2

RFP SCOPE.............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

PROPERTY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 3

Building Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Floor Plan.....................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Interior Photos...........................................................................................................................................................................................6

Exterior Photos ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

AIRPORT INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................... 15

RUNWAY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 16

AIRPORT MINIMUM STANDARDS .................................................................................................................... 17

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 17

SUBMISSION FORMAT AND EVALUATION CRITERIA ..................................................................................... 18

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION........................................................................................................... 19

TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 20

MICHIGAN FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ................................................................................................ 21

EVALUATION, STATUS UPDATES/AWARD NOTIFICATION ............................................................................ 22

EXHIBITS .............................................................................................................................................................. 23

Exhibit A – Facility Assessment......................................................................................................................................................... 23

Exhibit B – Lease Premises ................................................................................................................................................................. 24

Exhibit C – Example Aeronautical Activity Permit...................................................................................................................... 25

Exhibit D – Example Commercial Activity Permit ...................................................................................................................... 26

Exhibit E – Proposal Summary Template ...................................................................................................................................... 27

RFP #2617: Building 424 – Hangar Lease

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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority

Grand Rapids, Michigan

INTRODUCTION

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is requesting proposals from qualified Respondents

to redevelop and lease an existing 21,915 square foot aircraft hangar built in 2003 (also known as Hangar 424)

located at 4958 Van Laar Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 on the campus of the Gerald R Ford International

Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI. The most recent lease for Hangar 424 was vacated by the tenant in early

April 2026. At the successful conclusion of this RFP process, the Authority anticipates entering a new long-term

lease for use of the facility with the successful Respondent.

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the second busiest airport in Michigan, serving business and leisure

travelers with nonstop and connecting flights on eight airlines. The Ford Airport is managed and operated by

the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority.

SOLICITATION AND PROJECT SCHEDULE

ACTIVITY

RFP Issue Date

Question Deadline

Submission Due Date

DATE

May 12, 2026

June 4, 2026

June 18, 2026 at 2 pm

GFIAA reserves the right to modify the deadline set forth in the above table in its sole discretion. Any such

modifications will be stated in an addendum.

SITE INSPECTION

Respondents may request an on-site inspection by appointment only. Discussions between the Respondent

and airport staff during the on-site inspection do not override any written specification or correspondence

provided in this solicitation.

Contact Name

Contact Phone Number

CONTACT FOR AN APPOINTMENT

AJ Nye

(616) 233-6251

Respondents shall not communicate with the above contact for any reason other than for on-site inspection

purpose. Any Respondent requesting a modification to the written specification should contact the Purchasing

Department as instructed within this request.

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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority

Grand Rapids, Michigan

RFP SCOPE

Overview

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority is seeking qualified firms or individuals to redevelop and

lease out Hangar 424 located at 4958 Van Laar Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 on the campus of the Gerald R.

Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI. The current lease for Hangar 424 has been terminated by

the previous owner in early April 2026. At the successful conclusion of this RFP process, the Authority

anticipates entering a new long-term lease for use of the facility beginning in August of 2026. Authority staff

members will evaluate these proposals and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors who will have

final decision authority.

For additional details, the most recent full Building Assessment has been included in Exhibit A.

Requirements

1. Primary use of the facility shall be for aviation activities. Examples of such include Aircraft Management,

A & P repair services, avionics services, flight training, private or corporate hangar activities, aviation

research and development, aviation education/technical training and other aviation related businesses.

These are examples only and are not meant to restrict any other appropriate aviation related activity.

2. The Successful Respondent must be insurable to the levels required by the GFIAA in the land lease.

Aeronautical operations have additional requirements, as stated in the attached “Aeronautical Activity

Permit” (Exhibit C).

3. Commercial operations at the site will require an annual Commercial Activity Permit issued by the

Authority. The permit requires additional assurances over that required by the lease agreement and

requires payment of an annual fee that is based on the type(s) of commercial activity offered at the site.

An example has been attached as “Commercial Activity Permit” (Exhibit D).

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Building Overview

HANGAR 424

General Property Type

Property Sub Type

Occupancy Type

Condition

Gross Building Area (SF)

Percent Office Space

Land Area (SF)

Year Built

Actual Age (Yrs.)

Industrial

Airport / Airplane Hangar

Single Tenant

Good

21,915 – 2 Connected Hangars

~40%

113,756

2003

22

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Parking Type

Hangar Doors

Hangar Door Width

Foundation

Structural Frame

Exterior Walls

Roof

Drive-in Doors

HVAC

Building Features

Floor Plan

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Surface

2

55’

Poured Concrete

Steel

Painted Metal

Steel

1

Gas

7 “classroom” style rooms of varying size.

Lockers on 2nd level with elevator access

to both 2nd level areas.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 531120Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)

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