This is a public tender notice from Wayne State University for the Matthaei Pool Renovation Equipment project. The project involves the replacement of various pool equipment, including filtration, disinfection, and chemical systems. Key dates include a mandatory prebid conference on May 18, 2026, and a bid due date of May 29, 2026. Bidders are required to attend the prebid conference and submit proposals electronically. The notice also outlines requirements for contractor qualifications, bid bonds, contract security, and adherence to university policies, including wage rates and non-discrimination. It details the process for submitting questions, the bid opening procedure (no public opening), and the post-bid qualification meeting. The contract is expected to be fully executed approximately 25 calendar days after successful bidder qualification, with substantial completion targeted for May 28, 2027. Liquidated damages are set at $1,**** per day for delays in substantial completion. The university reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
The project is anticipated to have substantial completion by June 18, 2027, with project closeout by August 3, 2027.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond the general agreement that the university shall compensate the contractor as stated in Exhibit B, which is not provided in the excerpt.
The contractor unconditionally guarantees the work to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of substantial completion, unless a longer guarantee period is stipulated in the contract documents or available from the manufacturer.
The competency and responsibility of bidders will be considered in making the award. The university is not obligated to accept the lowest or any other bids.
Bidders must be available for a bid prequalification meeting. The university may request information from the three lowest bidders to satisfy the owner that the bidder is adequately prepared to fulfill the contract, which may include past performance records, list of available personnel, plant and equipment, description of work to be done simultaneously, financial statements, or other pertinent information.
Liquidated damages are stipulated at $1,**** per day for each day of delay in substantially completing the project beyond the specified time.
An optional site visit may be scheduled at the conclusion of the prebid meeting, with a tentative date of May 19, 2026, at 10:30 am.
The bid notice mentions submittal procedures for samples, indicating that samples are physical examples furnished by the contractor to illustrate materials, equipment, color, texture, or workmanship, and to establish standards by which the work will be judged. Specific requirements for samples are detailed in Section 01 33 00.
The due date for questions is May 24, 2026, at 12:00 noon. All questions must be reduced to writing and emailed to the purchasing agent.
The estimated total value is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
