The Keast Commons Restoration project at Wayne State University seeks a full‑service professional design team to develop programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration for a 45,000 gsf outdoor civic space. The scope includes architecture, landscape, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, with a sustainability target of SITES Gold certification. The design fee will be expressed as a percentage of the construction cost (approximately $3.5 M) and proposals must be submitted electronically by 24 Jan 2025. The contract was ultimately awarded to Giffels Webster, and the design phase is scheduled to be completed by 30 May 2025, with construction slated for completion in September 2025.
• Full‑service design covering all disciplines (architectural, landscape, civil, structural, MEP)
• Sustainability goal of SITES Gold certification
• Fee based on % of cost of work (≈ $3.5 M budget)
• Awarded to Giffels Webster; no vendor contact details disclosed
• Key deadlines: bid submission 24 Jan 2025, award 24 Feb 2025, final design documents 30 May 2025.