Hangar 424 - Lease

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)
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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
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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 DATE
RFP Issue Date May 12, 2026
Question Deadline June 4, 2026
Submission Due Date 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 FOR AN APPOINTMENT
Contact Name AJ Nye
Contact Phone Number (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 Industrial
Property Sub Type Airport / Airplane Hangar
Occupancy Type Single Tenant
Condition Good
Gross Building Area (SF) 21,915 - 2 Connected Hangars
Percent Office Space ~40%
Land Area (SF) 113,756
Year Built 2003
Actual Age (Yrs.) 22
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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Parking Type Surface
Hangar Doors 2
Hangar Door Width 55'
Foundation Poured Concrete
Structural Frame Steel
Exterior Walls Painted Metal
Roof Steel
Drive-in Doors 1
HVAC Gas
Building Features 7 "classroom" style rooms of varying size.
Lockers on 2nd level with elevator access
to both 2nd level areas.
Floor Plan
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
Interior Photos
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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