Description
Wayne State University is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive construction material testing and inspection services for the new 5‑story Health Sciences Research Building in Detroit. The scope covers concrete, structural steel, waterproofing, building‑envelope, earthwork, and laboratory testing, with mandatory daily reporting, a dedicated project manager, and oversight by a Michigan‑licensed Professional Engineer. The vendor must hold AASHTO R‑18 accreditation, meet stringent insurance and wage‑rate requirements, and submit detailed cost schedules, service plans, and sample reports as part of the bid package.
• Perform quality‑control testing and inspection of concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel connections, waterproofing, insulation, and building‑envelope assemblies.
• Conduct laboratory testing for lab fume hoods, radiation protection equipment, and other specialty systems.
• Provide daily field reports, maintain an electronic project portal, and supply a detailed Service Plan (Exhibit 3) describing staffing, schedule, and required university resources.
• Must meet insurance minimums, use WSU wage rates (no 1099 workers), and provide a PE‑licensed engineer to supervise all work.
• Contract runs from mid‑December 2025 through May 2028, with potential two‑year renewal options.