The Gateway Theatre Group Phase IV project at Wayne State University involves a fast‑track renovation/expansion of the university’s theatre complex. The contract is a lump‑sum general construction award covering demolition, new loading dock modifications, control‑booth upgrades, an ADA‑compliant ramp, a new toilet room/donor lounge, extensive electrical, mechanical, and cement work, as well as associated site‑work, temporary facilities, and waste‑management requirements. The contractor must comply with WSU wage schedules, provide required bonds and insurance, and meet a substantial‑completion deadline of July 31 2024, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays.
• Scope includes demolition, structural upgrades, dock‑lift pit, ADA ramp, restroom/lounge build‑out, and full MEP (mechanical‑electrical‑plumbing) installations.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference attendance, electronic single‑PDF bid submission, and strict compliance with prevailing‑wage, safety, and documentation rules.
• Awarded to Urban's Partition & Remodeling; bid deadline was May 28 2024; start of construction expected within 25 days of award; project duration roughly two months.