Description
Wayne State University is soliciting a qualified contractor to modernize an existing elevator, install a new hydraulic passenger elevator in an existing shaft, and renovate the main entrance to improve pedestrian flow and ADA‑compliant accessibility at 400 Mack Avenue, Detroit. The work must be performed in an occupied building, requiring coordination for safety, noise, and cleanliness, and must comply with WSU wage rates, smoke‑free campus policy, and all applicable Michigan construction codes. The contract is a lump‑sum award with mandatory bid‑bond (5 % for bids ≥ $50 k) and performance‑bond requirements, and the successful bidder must start immediately upon receipt of a fully executed contract.
• Modernization of existing elevator – cab finishes, control system, alarms, fire‑protection.
• Installation of a new hydraulic passenger elevator – machine‑room upgrades, shaft work, safety systems.
• Accessibility upgrades to main entrance – demolition, new fire‑rated partitions, ADA‑compliant doors, finishes.
• Contractor must provide its own dumpster, cover lawn‑damage costs, and submit certified payroll and sworn statements with each payment application.