RFP - Water Infiltration Program Enclosure Repairs - 2025

The Water Infiltration Program is a campus‑wide envelope‑repair effort at Wayne State University, covering five historic/academic buildings (Old Main, Student Center, Biological Science, Engineering Tech, and Knapp). Work includes replacement of expansion joints, roof flashing, spalled brick, masonry repointing, window sealant replacement, EIFS removal/installation, and various structural repairs. The solicitation was posted on February 27 2025, with an optional pre‑bid conference on March 6 2025 and a final electronic bid deadline of March 27 2025. The contract is a lump‑sum, firm‑fixed‑price agreement subject to WSU’s prevailing‑wage schedule and extensive insurance, bonding, and safety requirements. Awards have been made to three contractors, each responsible for a specific building package. • Comprehensive façade and envelope remediation for five campus buildings, emphasizing water‑infiltration mitigation. • Mandatory compliance with WSU wage rates, 5 % bid bond (if > $50 k), 100 % performance and labor‑material bonds, and high‑limit insurance. • Multiple addenda (including technical clarifications on EIFS, brick matching, sealant type, and hazardous‑material protocols) were issued through March 19 2025.