RFP Health Sciences Research Building - Construction Testing Services - 2025

The University of Wayne State is procuring a multi‑year, non‑exclusive Strategic Source Agreement for comprehensive construction material testing and inspection services on its new Health Sciences Research Building (≈ 175,000 sf, 5‑story + penthouse). The scope covers concrete, steel, building envelope, laboratory, earthwork, and specialty systems testing, all overseen by a Michigan‑licensed Professional Engineer and an AASHTO‑accredited laboratory. Vendors must submit detailed unit‑rate cost schedules, maintain required insurance (CGL, professional liability, umbrella, etc.), and comply with WSU wage‑rate, LEED Gold, Buy‑American, and FOIA requirements. The contract runs from mid‑December 2025 through May 2028, with potential two one‑year extensions, and includes mandatory reporting, daily field reports, and invoicing through the university’s AP system. • Provides daily field reports and final electronic deliverables; reports uploaded within one week of testing. • Requires adherence to extensive LEED v4 BD+C Gold‑level sustainability standards and a 75 % construction waste diversion target. • Insurance minimums: $1 M CGL per occurrence/$2 M aggregate, $2 M Professional Liability, $5 M Umbrella, $1 M Commercial Auto, Workers’ Comp as required. • Vendor must be qualified to perform air‑leakage (ASTM E‑783) and water‑penetration testing, and hold any necessary drone licenses for aerial inspections.