FPM - Health Science Building CM Services - 2024

Wayne State University issued a competitive solicitation for Construction‑Management (CM) services for its new Health Science Building, a $150 million research and education facility targeting LEED Gold certification. The CM is responsible for the full project life‑cycle—from schematic design validation and cost estimating through pre‑construction planning, trade‑contract bidding, on‑site construction oversight, and post‑completion close‑out—including BIM coordination, target‑value‑design support, and compliance with university wage‑rate schedules. The award was made to Christman Group, with a fee structured as a percentage of the construction cost plus lump‑sum amounts for distinct phases, and the contract requires extensive reporting, insurance, bonding, and M/W/DBE participation. • Scope covers Project Initiation, Pre‑Construction, Construction, and Close‑out phases, leveraging e‑Builder and BIM (LOD 300/400). • Mandatory requirements include LEED Gold, prevailing‑wage compliance, insurance minimums, and quarterly M/W/DBE participation reports. • Timeline: RFP released 04‑18‑2024, mandatory pre‑bid meeting 04‑29‑2024, bid deadline 05‑15‑2024, award announced 06‑24‑2024; construction is projected to span roughly 845 calendar days (≈ 2.3 years).