Awarded vendors
- Professional Service Industries Inc
Description
The Health Sciences Research Building (HSRB) at Wayne State University requires a comprehensive construction material testing and inspection program covering concrete, structural steel, building envelope, laboratory systems, earthwork, and specialty coatings. The vendor must provide daily field reports, final electronic deliverables, and ensure all testing is overseen by a Michigan‑licensed Professional Engineer and performed by an AASHTO‑accredited laboratory. The contract runs from mid‑December 2025 through May 2028, with the possibility of two one‑year renewals. The award was made to Professional Service Industries Inc., and the solicitation followed a standard open‑competition RFP process. Key points include:
• Scope includes concrete mix design, reinforcement verification, steel connection inspection, envelope air‑leakage and water‑penetration testing, and lab equipment validation.
• Mandatory compliance with WSU wage rates, insurance minimums, and LEED‑Gold documentation requirements.
• Vendor must submit a detailed unit‑rate cost schedule (Schedule C) and maintain a 120‑day proposal validity.
• The project is part of a University Strategic Source Agreement (SSA) allowing non‑exclusive, multi‑year engagement.