RFP - Water Infiltration Program for Mortuary Science - 2025

The Water Infiltration Program for Mortuary Science at Wayne State University addresses extensive façade and envelope repairs, including masonry tuck‑pointing, brick replacement, caulking removal, concrete patching, elastomeric coating application, and related site preparation. The project is a lump‑sum, firm‑fixed‑price contract awarded to RAM Construction, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference, a tight bid‑submission deadline, and a required substantial completion by early October 2025. Compliance with Michigan prevailing‑wage rules, extensive bonding and insurance requirements, and detailed documentation (certified payroll, sworn statements, schedule of values) are mandatory. • Scope: masonry repair/replacement, caulking, concrete repair, elastomeric coating, site protection, and post‑construction close‑out documentation. • Schedule: bids due June 3 2025; award by August 7 2025; work must be substantially complete by October 3 2025. • Requirements: 5 % bid bond (for bids ≥ $50 k), 100 % performance & payment bonds, full prevailing‑wage compliance, detailed subcontractor rate breakdown within 14 days of contract execution, and $1,000 per day liquidated damages for delays. • Awarded Vendor: RAM Construction (single‑vendor award).