The Student Center Lounge Carpet Project at Wayne State University involves the removal of existing carpet, demolition, floor preparation, and installation of new carpet across multiple lounge areas on four floors, as well as replacement of vinyl cove base with gray cove base. The contractor must provide a lump‑sum price covering all materials, labor, disposal, and required site logistics, comply with WSU wage rates and certified payroll, and meet bonding and insurance requirements for bids exceeding $50,000. The project is scheduled for substantial completion by mid‑May 2025, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference held on December 10, 2024 and a bid deadline of December 19, 2024.
• Scope includes carpet installation (~1,770 sq yd) and cove‑base replacement.
• Requires union labor, prevailing‑wage compliance, and submission of a single‑PDF bid package.
• Awarded to Shock Brothers; all work must adhere to Wayne State’s smoke‑free, diversity‑spend, and safety policies.