Description
The project entails a comprehensive interior renovation of Wayne State University’s historic Old Main building basement classrooms and the adjacent Science Hall. Work includes demolition, new finishes, furniture installation, restroom upgrades, wall‑guard and signage replacement, and optional electrical upgrades. Bidders must submit a lump‑sum proposal, adhere to university wage schedules, provide required bonds and insurance, and meet a substantial‑completion deadline of August 15 2026.
• Scope covers approx. 33,000 sf of basement renovation and ~1,400 sf of ground‑level Science Hall work, featuring painting, blind replacement, new furniture, guardrails, restroom remodel, and corridor improvements.
• Mandatory compliance with WSU prevailing‑wage rates, a 5 % bid bond for bids ≥ $50,000, performance and labor‑payment bonds, and detailed pre‑qualification criteria (EMR ≤ 1.0, experience, bonding capacity, etc.).
• Key dates: optional pre‑bid conference (May 29), optional site visit (June 1), questions due (June 3), revised bid deadline (June 9 2026), substantial completion required by August 15 2026 with $500/day liquidated‑damage penalties.