Professional Stage Labor - 2023 - Professional Stage Labor - Rebid Contract has been

Wayne State University is seeking a qualified vendor to provide professional stage labor services on a three‑year strategic source agreement, with the possibility of two one‑year extensions. The vendor will supply supervised temporary labor for athletics “court flips,” special‑event set‑up/strike (including commencement), and productions at the Hilberry Gateway Theater, and may be called upon for additional campus locations as needs arise. The contract does not require prevailing‑wage coverage and emphasizes protection of university assets such as floors and equipment. • Scope includes 17–23 “court flips” per year, 6–12 special‑event uses, and 3–10 theater productions, totaling roughly $90 K annual spend. • Vendor must provide detailed cost schedule (hourly rates, call‑time, year‑2/3 price increase assumptions) and maintain insurance meeting specified minimums. • Mandatory submission deadline August 30 2023, 2 PM; award expected September 1 2023; service to begin September 1 2023. • Vendor must disclose M/W/DBE status, submit quarterly diversity spend reports, and adhere to smoke‑free and confidentiality policies.