Description
Wayne State University is seeking a qualified contractor to construct a new soccer stadium facility on its Detroit campus. The project includes a press‑box, electronic scoreboard, storage building, interior and exterior painting, structural‑steel work, site‑work, utility coordination, and related demolition and finish work. The contractor must meet prevailing‑wage requirements, provide extensive bonding and insurance, and comply with strict safety, environmental, and smoke‑free policies. The schedule is tight, with bids due in late March 2026 and substantial completion required by 1 August 2026, and liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays.
• Scope covers structural steel, masonry, concrete, roofing, finishes, MEP systems, and site grading.
• Mandatory documentation includes a 5 % bid bond (for bids ≥ $50k), 100 % performance/payment bonds, certified payroll, and detailed as‑built and operation manuals.
• Preference is given to Detroit/Michigan‑based and small‑business vendors; all labor must be paid at least the WSU prevailing wage rates.