RFP Professional Stage Labor - 2023 - Re-Bid

Wayne State University issued a re‑bid RFP for “Professional Stage Labor” to provide temporary labor for athletics court flips, commencement and other large‑scale events, and the Hilberry Gateway Theater. The award is a three‑year strategic source agreement (with two possible one‑year extensions) valued at roughly $90 k per year, billed on an hourly basis. The vendor must supply general labor, supervisory staff, and specialized trades such as theatrical electricians, stagehands, sound technicians, lighting technicians, electrical technicians, and stage carpenters. Key compliance requirements include specific insurance coverage, M/W/DBE reporting, and adherence to the university’s smoke‑free policy. The contract was awarded to Rock Labor after the bid deadline of August 30 2023. • Scope includes athletics floor “flips,” commencement set‑up/strike, and theater productions. • Pricing is based on straight‑time and overtime hourly rates (no prevailing‑wage rules). • Contract term: 3 years (08/31/2026) with two optional 1‑year extensions.