1. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Request for Proposal and Specifications for
Keast Commons Renovation

2. Welcome and Introduction
Valerie Kreher, Senior Buyer
Sean G. Campbell, Project Manager
Other University Attendees
Sign-in Sheet will be posted to the website.
A copy of this presentation will be posted to the website

3. About Wayne State University:
Was founded in 1868
Our Mission is to create and advance knowledge, prepare a diverse student body to thrive, and positively impact local and global communities
Has more than 27,000 students
Has 13 colleges and schools
Offers more than 380 academic programs including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees
Classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Research University, Very High research activity (RU/VH) (

4. ListServe Services:
Bid notices are sent only to those Architects and Engineers registered to receive them via our Bid Opportunities Listserve service. To register, go to and click on the “Join our Listserve” link at the top of the page.

5. Competency of Bidders
Please Note: The competency and responsibility of Bidders will be considered in making the award. The Owner does not obligate himself to accept the lowest or any other bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the Proposals

6. RFP Opportunity
The University is soliciting proposals for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Keast Commons Renovation, WSU Project
For the purposes of this proposal, a total budget of $1,00,000 has been presumed
We are seeking superior quality & competitive pricing
Specifications are in RFP and any Drawings on the Website

7. Calendar of Events
Mandatory Pre-bid meeting - September 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
Questions due to Procurement & Strategic Sourcing - September 30, Noon
Delivery of Proposals - October 7, 2019 by 2:00 pm
Time of Completion - December 2020
Short List Announced approx. the Week of October 18, 2019
Post Bid Interviews tentatively scheduled for October 21 thru October 24, 2019
Selection during the Week of Week of October 28, 2019
Contract Negotiations and Execution Week of November 15, 2019

8. Bids Due
Bids are due by electronic submission on October 7, 2019 by 2:00 pm
The link for bid submission have been posted with the bid details at beginning September 16, 2019
Proposals are limited to 30 pages total, one sided.
Prices and other requested data must be on Schedule C.1, Fee Proposal, and Schedule C.2, Level of Effort
Proposals must acknowledge all Addenda including Prebid Meeting Minutes

9. Project Schedule
Schematic Design Development Completion January 13th, 2020
Design Development Completion March 9th, 2020
Construction Document Completion May 4th, 2020
GMP Change Order Completion of DD by (GMP Date)
Construction beginning no later than (Construction Start Date)
Final Completion (Construction Completion Date)

10. RFP Information Liquidated Damages of $500.00 per day
Project Delivery Method: Construction Management
Construction Manager Deliverables and Services
Questions on CM Deliverables?

11. Proposal Requirements
30 Page Limit, 1 side, 11 pt font
Executive Summary
Firm Overview
Relevant Experience
Construction Manager’s Personnel
Project Management, Scheduling, Changes in the Work
Proposed Fee Basis and Fee Proposal

12. Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria
Proposals received in response to this RFP
The quality and comprehensiveness of the plans provided
The qualifications of the proposed project team
A check of references
Fees will be considered to determine best value

13. Prevailing Wage Rates
Wayne State University requires all project contractors, including subcontractors, to compensate at a rate no less than prevailing wage rates
Prevailing Wage Schedules are posted on the website and must be posted at the job site.
1099 Workers are NOT acceptable
Certified Payroll must be provided with each of the contractor’s pay applications
Sworn Statement must be provided for all materials and labor contracted in excess of $10,000.00
Signed waivers from all Subcontractors and suppliers must accompany Pay Applications
Note: Contractor invoices WILL NOT be processed until all listed certified payroll documents are received

14. Schedules to be submitted with Vendor Proposals
Schedule A: Proposal Certification
Schedule B: Insurance Requirements
Schedule C1: Fee Proposal Form for Construction Manager
Schedule C2: Level of Effort Table
Schedule D: Summary of Questionnaire

15. RFP Appendices
Appendix 1, Construction Design Standards - November 2018
Appendix 2, Standards for Communications Infrastructure - March 2015
Appendix 3, Sustainability Strategic Plan – 2022
Appendix 4, WSU Master Plan Placemat Final (Final Master Plan to be provided once released by WSU in October)
Appendix 5,WSU - Contract for Professional Services

16. Reminders
The UNIVERSITY reserves the right to accept, reject, modify, and/or negotiate any and all proposals
All information related to this RFP will be posted to the Project site at
If a List Serve has been established, those wishing notifications must register as listed in the RFP
All questions concerning this Request for Proposal are to be directed to Valerie Kreher, Senior Buyer, ;
A copy should be submitted to Kim Tomaszewski, Senior Buyer, ;
Do not contact Facilities Planning & Management or other University Units directly, as this may result in disqualification of your proposal

17. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
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