Description
The Skillman Building Window Replacement project is a university‑owned façade renovation that replaces the existing curtain‑wall system with a new thermally‑broken curtain‑wall, aluminum entrance doors, and associated hardware while integrating the building’s security system. The work is scoped as a lump‑sum “General‑contract” construction effort, requires full compliance with Michigan prevailing‑wage rates, and mandates extensive bonding, insurance, and certified‑payroll documentation. The schedule is tight, with bids due June 12 2026, construction starting June 2026, and substantial completion required by May 2027.
• Scope includes demolition of existing glazing, structural steel repairs, installation of new curtain‑wall panels, doors, sealants, and flashing.
• Mandatory compliance with Wayne State University wage schedule, no 1099 independent contractors, and a 5 % bid bond (if bid ≥ $50 k).
• Contractor must provide performance and payment bonds (100 % of contract), insurance per supplementary conditions, and submit a detailed schedule of values and safety plan.
• Project is located at 100 E Palmer St., Detroit, MI; site remains occupied, requiring coordination, temporary dust protection, and a safety staging plan.
• Evaluation is “lowest‑qualified‑bidder”; the contract value is not disclosed but is expected to exceed $50 k.