WSU Preferred Vendor Relationships for Specialty Consultants - 2024

Wayne State University established a multi‑award, three‑year master‑type preferred‑vendor framework for a suite of specialty consulting services covering land surveying, geotechnical investigations, building commissioning, material and hazardous‑material testing, HVAC air‑water balancing, and three‑dimensional laser scanning. Vendors submit all‑inclusive labor rates (Schedule C) and unit prices for lab testing (Schedules C.1/C.2); rates are locked for the contract term and may be extended via two optional one‑year renewals. The university requires extensive insurance coverage, professional licensing (e.g., PE, BCxP, Michigan land‑surveyor license), and adherence to FOIA and smoke‑free policies. Six firms were ultimately awarded contracts for one or more of the six disciplines, with work to begin shortly after award and to be performed under individual work orders. • Broad consulting scope across eight distinct engineering and environmental specialties. • Master‑type IDIQ structure – vendors receive a “preferred‑vendor” status and compete for individual project orders. • Rate‑based pricing (T&M/unit‑price) with strict insurance, licensing, and W/MBE participation expectations.