The Reuther Library HVAC REBID is a lump‑sum mechanical construction contract to replace and upgrade all heating, ventilation, air‑conditioning, and building‑automation systems in Wayne State University’s four‑story, 73,955 sq ft Reuther Library. The work includes demolition of existing equipment, installation of new fan‑powered VAV boxes, AHUs, humidifier manifolds, associated ductwork, hydronic piping, electrical power and low‑voltage data infrastructure, and full BAS integration via BACnet/IP. The project must be performed on an occupied campus building, requiring strict noise, dust, and safety controls, compliance with Michigan Mechanical Code, NFPA, SMACNA, and the university’s prevailing‑wage schedule, and the provision of performance and payment bonds. The contract is awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis with a substantial‑completion deadline of 19 Dec 2025.
• Full HVAC system replacement (AHUs, VAV/FPVAV, ductwork, controls)
• Building‑automation system (BACnet/IP) integration and commissioning
• Mandatory compliance with prevailing‑wage rates, bonding, insurance, and smoke‑free campus policies
• Work performed in an occupied library; requires temporary heating/cooling, dust control, and 24‑hour site safety management.