RFP - Keast Common Restoration - 2025

The Keast Common Restoration project at Wayne State University involves a comprehensive renovation of the Keast Commons area on the Detroit campus. The work is a lump‑sum, general‑contract effort that includes demolition, grading, utility relocation, new landscaping, installation of concrete and paver hard‑scape, exterior lighting and power pedestals, outdoor furniture, and building‑envelope repairs. The contract requires compliance with Wayne State wage schedules, extensive certified‑payroll documentation, 100 % performance and labor‑material bonds, and adherence to safety, environmental, and local‑business participation requirements. The award has been made to NRC Builders, with a substantial‑completion deadline of 7 Nov 2025 and liquidated damages of $500 per day for any delay. • Scope: demolition, earthwork, utility work, landscaping, paving, lighting, power, furniture, and envelope repairs. • Procurement: Open competition RFP, lump‑sum bid, mandatory pre‑bid conference (optional), bid deadline 7/29/2025, award already made. • Compliance: WSU prevailing‑wage rates, certified payroll (WH‑347), insurance, bonds, retainage, warranty (1‑2 years), local‑business preferences.