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Ada County Juvenile Water Line Replacement Phase II 2026 Bid Summary
This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by Ada County Procurement for the removal and replacement of water lines and a water heater at the Ada County Juvenile Services facility located at 6300 W. Denton Street, Boise, Idaho. The project involves removal of existing galvanized piping, replacement with new copper piping, and installation of a new water heater and mixing valve, with the contractor responsible for all necessary access cuts and repairs to return the facility to its original condition. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the facility. Bids must be submitted electronically to https://adacounty.bonfirehub.com no later than 4:00 p.m. local time on March 17, 2026. The Board of Ada County Commissioners will review bids and make an award recommendation on March 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m. in the Board Conference Room. Substantial Completion is required no later than July 7, 2026, with Final Completion required by July 14, 2026. The project is estimated to be constructed under a single prime contract with a fixed price arrangement.
The bid must include an Owner's Contingency Allowance of $10,000.00, in addition to the Base Bid Amount, with unused contingency amounts credited to the Owner by deductive Change Order upon project completion. The successful bidder must furnish performance and labor and material payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the Construction Contract amount from a surety company with an AM Best rating of A-VIII or better. Bidders must be licensed under the Idaho Public Works Contractor Act and must list all proposed HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractors with subcontract amounts on the bid form. No state or federal funding will be utilized on this project. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500.00 per day for late completion. All work must comply with current adopted plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, with the contractor bearing full responsibility for coordination of all trades and resolution of any conflicts without additional cost to the Owner.
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BID 26030
Ada County Juvenile Water Line
Replacement Phase II 2026
100% BID SET
February 17, 2026
CRA# 2025-440
Request for Bid
ADA COUNTY JUVENILE WATER LINE
REPLACEMENT PHASE II 2026
Ada County Procurement | 200 W. Front St. | Boise, ID 83702
Issued: February 19, 2026
By: Ada County Procurement
200 W. Front St. Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 287-7140 www.adacounty.id.gov/bids
Rod Beck, Commissioner
Ryan Davidson, Commissioner
Thomas Dayley, Commissioner
BID 26030 ADA COUNTY JUVENILE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PHASE II 2026 2025-440
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 01
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
BIDDER’S BID FORM
BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
CHECK-OFF LIST FOR BID SUBMITTAL
00 01 07 SEALS PAGE
01 10 00 SUMMARY
01 21 00 ALLOWANCES
01 26 00 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES
01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES
01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION
01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITES AND CONTROLS
01 60 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
01 73 00 EXECUTION
01 73 20 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION
01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES
01 78 20 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
01 78 30 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
01 79 00 DEMOSTRATION AND TRAINING
DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING
22 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING
22 05 09 PLUMBING FIRE STOPPING
22 05 23 GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING
22 05 23.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING
22 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT
22 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT
22 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT
22 07 00 PLUMBING INSULATION
22 11 16 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING
22 11 19 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES
22 40 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL
26 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL
26 05 19 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
26 05 33 RACEWAY AND WIREWAY FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
BID 26030 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – PAGE 1
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
ADA COUNTY JUVENILE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PHASE II 2026
OWNER: Ada County
PROJECT: Ada County Juvenile Water Line Replacement Phase II 2026
ADDRESS: 6300 W. Denton Street, Boise, Idaho 83704
ENGINEER: Cator, Ruma and Associates, Co.
OWNER’S
REPRESENTATIVE: Jeremiah Cameron, Project Manager, Ada County Operations
1. Summary of the Work. The Work to be included in the Construction Contract is generally described as providing all labor and materials necessary for the removal and replacement of water lines and a water heater at the Ada County Juvenile Services facility, which will include removal of existing galvanized piping, replacement with new copper piping, and installation of a new water heater and mixing valve, all as more specifically detailed in the Project Manual specifications and drawings (the “Project”). The contractor will be responsible for all necessary access (wall/ceiling cuts) and subsequent repairs to return the facility to its original condition.
2. Bids.
a. In compliance with Idaho Code § 67-2805(1), bids for the construction of the above-named Project as provided in the Project Manual and any addenda issued subsequent thereto
(“Bids”), will be received online by Ada County Procurement at https://adacounty.bonfirehub.com no later than 4:00 p.m. local time, on March, 17, 2026. All Bids will be electronically date and time stamped as they are submitted. Bids cannot be accepted if submitted by hard copy, mail, facsimile, or e-mail. Information from the Bids received in compliance with these Instructions to https://adacounty.bonfirehub.com/
BID 26030 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – PAGE 2
Bidders will be compiled by March 18, 2026, and Procurement will make a recommendation to award to the Board of Ada County Commissioners on March 24, 2026, at or about 9:00 a.m. local time, in the Board of Ada County Commissioners Conference Room, located on the third floor of the
Ada County Courthouse and Administration Building, 200 W. Front Street, Room 3255, Boise, Idaho 83702. The Bid recommendation and award meeting may also be viewed via livestream at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmREyet73vxhBFCffWClEKA.
b. Bids will be received for the Project as described in the Project Manual entitled
Bid 26030 Ada County Juvenile Water Line Replacement Phase II 2026 (the “Project Manual”), including addenda issued subsequent thereto.
c. A Bidder’s Bid Form, supplied in the bid packet, shall be used by the bidder to submit its Bid at https://adacounty.bonfirehub.com. Note that the Total Bid Amount (BT-
68MA) is required to be completed on Bonfire for submission of Bid amounts, in addition to the upload of the Bidder’s Bid Form in the Bid Packet. Please see Bid Submission Instructions, Exhibit A, for instructions regarding the electronic submission of Bids. A signed Bidder’s
Bid Form must be uploaded electronically as set forth herein. Failure to do so will render a
Bid non-responsive.
d. No Bid will be considered unless submitted as required herein.
e. Before being uploaded to the Bonfire platform, all forms must be completely filled out in ink or typewriting with signature in long hand, and the completed forms shall be without interlineations, alterations, or erasure. Forms shall contain no recapitulation of the work to be done.
f. The Total Bid Amount shall include an Owner’s Contingency Allowance of
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), added to the Base Bid Amount. Said Contingency Allowance is to be used as directed by the Owner for Owner’s purposes, and only by Change Orders that indicate https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmREyet73vxhBFCffWClEKA
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the amounts to be charged to the Contingency Allowance. Any and all unused amounts remaining from the Contingency Allowance upon completion of the Project will be credited to the Owner by deductive Change Order.
g. Bidders shall:
(i) carefully examine the Instructions to Bidders, Bidder’s Bid Form, Contract Documents, and any addenda issued subsequent thereto;
(ii) attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting at Ada County Juvenile
Services, located at 6300 W. Denton Street, Boise, Idaho 83704 (meet in the lobby), on March 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, and fully inform themselves as to the existing conditions and limitations;
(iii) include in the Bid a sum to cover the cost of all items contemplated by the Contract Documents, including any Contingency Allowance; the Contract Documents include the Bid Documents, Addenda, Construction Contract, the plans and specifications for the Project, plus any additional documents included by the Owner; and
(iv) make certain that they can meet the Project milestones established in the Contract Documents.
h. The Bidder awarded the Fixed Price Construction Contract (“Construction
Contract”) will not be allowed any extra compensation by reason of any matter or thing concerning that which such Bidder might have been fully informed prior to submitting a Bid. A copy of the
Construction Contract is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
i. No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the time scheduled for receipt of Bids.
j. An electronic copy of all information and specifications for the Project may be obtained free of charge at https://adacounty.bonfirehub.com.
k. Data contained in the Bid and all documentation provided therein becomes property of the County and the data becomes public information. If the Bidder wishes to have any confidential or proprietary information withheld from the public, such information must fall within
BID 26030 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – PAGE 4
the definition of “trade secret” contained within the Idaho Public Records Act, Idaho Code § 74-101 et seq. All “trade secret” information a Bidder wishes the County to withhold must be clearly marked “Trade Secret,” with each page of such information being clearly marked. Failure to mark such information as “Trade Secret” shall deem such information open to public inspection. Should Ada County be challenged in court by a third party for a decision to withhold or redact information so identified by Bidder, Bidder agrees, by submitting its Bid, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ada County for any judgments, attorney fees, and/or court costs associated with asserting the documents contain “trade secret” information. Bidder agrees and acknowledges that the
Bidder’s Bid Form and Total Bid Amount (BT-68MA) disclosable public records. Ada County reserves the right to make an independent discretionary decision whether or not the documents marked as “Trade Secret” qualify as such pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act. All documents not marked as “Trade Secret” are subject to release in compliance with the Idaho Public Records Act.
3. Taxes. Bidders shall include in their Bids all taxes which are levied by Federal, State, or Municipal Governments upon labor and for material entering into the Work, including materials purchased by Owner, if any, and the Contractor shall pay all such taxes and show evidence of payment as described in the Construction Contract. Bidders are referred to Idaho Code § 63-3609 for further information.
4. Condition Precedent for Public Works Contract. Bidders must, as a condition precedent to entering into the Construction Contract, review and comply with Idaho Code § 63-1502.
5. Right to Reject Bids. The right to reject any or all Bids or to accept the Bid judged by the Owner as most satisfactory for its requirements is expressly reserved by the Owner. The
Owner reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any informality or technical defect in Bids
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received when the defect is deemed immaterial to the potential acceptance of the Bid by the Owner and a waiver of the defect would not give the Bidder an unfair advantage in the bid process.
6. Objections. Written objections to specifications or bidding procedures must be received by Ada County Procurement at least one (1) business day before the date and time the Bids are scheduled to be received.
7. Requirements for Signing Bids. A signature on the Bid Form certifies that Bidder accepts and agrees to the terms, conditions, and requirements contained in this solicitation, including but not limited to, the Contract Documents and these Instructions to Bidders. Further, signing party certifies that it is authorized to sign and submit this Bid on behalf of the Bidder, and further acknowledges that he/she is responsible for reviewing and acknowledging any addenda that have been issued for the solicitation.
8. Explanation to Bidders and Addenda.
a. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for all potential Bidders on March
3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, at Ada County Juvenile Services, located at 6300 W. Denton Street, Boise, Idaho 83704 (meet in the lobby). Potential Bidders will be given the opportunity to view the
Project areas and ask questions of County staff managing the Project. Bidders interested in bidding on the Project must attend. A Bid from a Bidder failing to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting shall be deemed non-responsive.
b. Prior to or following the pre-bid meeting, neither the Owner nor Owner’s
Representative will give verbal answers to any inquiries regarding the meaning of the Contract
Documents or provide verbal instructions prior to the award of the Construction Contract. Any verbal statement regarding same by any persons, prior to the award, shall be unauthoritative.
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c. Any and all questions, substitution requests, requests for clarification, or explanations desired by potential Bidders must be submitted in the Vendor Discussions section of the
Bonfire project listing, and must be received no later than March 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time.
An addendum will be made available on the Ada County website at https://adacounty.bonfirehub.com on or about March 10, 2026. Notice of any addenda will be sent to only those persons who have registered as a vendor on Bonfire for this Project.
d. All addenda issued to Bidders prior to date of receipt of Bids shall become a part of these Instructions and/or the Contract Documents and all Bids are to include the work described in all addenda issued. Each Bid submitted must specifically list all addenda in the Bidder’s
Bid Form.
9. Qualifications of Bidders.
a. Bidders must be licensed in the State of Idaho in accordance with the Public
Works Contractor Act, Idaho Code §§ 54-1901 et seq. The Owner waives the requirements of Idaho
Code § 54-1902(2) that the Contractor self-perform at least 20% of the work. Bidders are invited to consult with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses for further requirements of state law. Bidders shall enter on their Bid Form each HVAC, plumbing or electrical subcontractor called for on the Bid Form that the Bidder proposes to use during construction, the amount of the subcontract, and the subcontractor’s address. This includes any Owner required subcontractors that are identified in the plans or specifications. If the Bidder intends to self-perform any HVAC, plumbing or electrical work, both the Bidder’s public works license number and the trade license number for the HVAC, plumbing or electrical work to be self-performed must be stated on the Bid
Form. Failure to list each subcontractor trade, subcontract amount, the Bidder’s current public works license number, and the Bidder’s trade license number(s) (if applicable) as called for on
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the Bid Form will disqualify the Bid. Upon award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit a complete list of all subcontractors and specialty contractors that will do work on the Project under the Construction Contract. All subcontractors and specialty contractors will be required to be properly licensed under the Idaho Public Works Contractor Act, except subcontractors performing work of a value of $100,000 or less under the direct supervision of an Idaho licensed public works contractor who holds a Class “Unlimited,” “AAA,” “AA,” or “A” license under the Idaho Public Works
Contractor Act. The successful Bidder may thereafter substitute subcontractors only as allowed by
Idaho Code § 67-2310(3).
b. Bidders shall be responsible for complying with all applicable provisions of the Idaho Code as it relates to bidding of this project or construction of the Work.
c. No state or federal funding will be utilized on this Project.
10. Bonds. Before the Construction Contract is signed, the successful bidder must furnish performance and labor and material payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the Construction
Contract amount, as allowed in Idaho Code § 54-1926. The bonds shall be provided by a surety company or companies with AM Best rating(s) of A-VIII or better. If the surety does not have a current AM Best rating it must be currently certified by the U.S. Department of Treasury as an approved surety with an underwriting limitation greater than the bond amount. All sureties must be authorized to do business in the state of Idaho. All bonds shall name the County as obligee with copies of the bonds provided to Ada County Operations. The Bidder shall include the premiums for such bonds in its Bid.
11. Examination of Bids. After the Bids are received by Ada County Procurement, Procurement will review the Bids for compliance with these Instructions and Idaho Code. After that review, Ada County Procurement will provide a written recommendation to the Board of Ada County
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Commissioners. Bidders will be supplied with a copy of the recommendation on or about March 18, 2026.
12. Basis of Recommendation. Ada County Procurement will recommend the
Construction Contract be awarded to the responsive Bidder submitting the lowest Bid amount.
13. Protest of Recommendation. Any Bidder’s protest of the recommendation must be in writing and received by Ada County Procurement at procurement@adacounty.id.gov no later than
4:00 p.m. local time on March 23, 2026.
14. Award of Contract. The Construction Contract shall be deemed as having been awarded when the Bid has been accepted by formal motion made by the Board of Ada County
Commissioners during the open business meeting commencing at or about 9:00 a.m. local time, March 24, 2026, in the Commissioners Conference Room, 200 W. Front Street, Room 3255, Boise, Idaho 83702. The Bid award meeting may also be viewed via livestream at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmREyet73vxhBFCffWClEKA. The successful Bidder shall present all documents required for executing the Construction Contract to the Ada County Operations
Department, c/o Director, no later than 4:00 p.m. local time on March 31, 2026, unless otherwise provided, so that the Board of Ada County Commissioners may consider the Construction Contract on April 7, 2026. The Bidder selected for the Project must execute a contract in substantially the form provided in Exhibit B. Bidders should read the Construction Contract carefully, as the selected
Bidder will be subject to all contract requirements contained therein, including the provision of insurance coverages. The terms of the Construction Contract will not be negotiated.
15. Time of Starting and Completion.
a. Owner estimates issuing a Notice to Proceed no more than ten (10) days after executing the Construction Contract. Substantial Completion of the Work is required no later than mailto:procurement@adacounty.id.gov https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmREyet73vxhBFCffWClEKA
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July 7, 2026. Final Completion of the Work is required no later than July 14, 2026. Bidders are referred to Article VI of the Construction Contract for definitions of Substantial Completion and Final
Completion (see Terms and Conditions available at https://adacounty.id.gov/SmallConstructionTC).
Owner reserves the right to adjust these times as provided in the Construction Contract. After commencement of work on the Project, Contractor shall be expected to diligently perform the work needed to complete the Project, without undue delay or interruption.
b. During the course of the Project, Contractor will be required to use Owner’s project management platform, Procore, to communicate, document, and manage matters related to the Project work.
16. Security Clearance and Confidentiality Requirements. No employee, agent or subcontractor of the selected Bidder will be permitted access to designated restricted areas prior to: (1) obtaining security clearance from the appropriate County agency, and (2) returning signed copies of the confidentiality agreements and acknowledgements provided by the County, as may be required by Owner. Owner reserves the right to change the restricted areas as needed.
Security clearance requires passing a background check that includes fingerprinting. Ada
County may, in its sole discretion, refuse to allow an employee, agent or subcontractor access to a restricted area. The following reasons are examples of possible reasons for security clearance denial:
a. Felony convictions and some misdemeanor convictions (depending on particular charges and circumstances);
b. Connection with current criminal investigation or prosecution;
c. Outstanding warrants (including traffic and parking violations); or
d. Currently on parole or probation.
https://adacounty.id.gov/SmallConstructionTC
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Ada County Operations will provide the successful Bidder with all forms and instructions needed for security clearance checks, and Owner will not charge Bidder, its employees, agents or subcontractors for background checks or fingerprinting.
BID 26030 BIDDER’S BID FORM – PAGE 1
First Document in Bid Packet
BIDDER’S BID FORM
Bid 26030 Ada County Juvenile Water Line Replacement Phase II 2026
NAME OF BIDDER:
CONTACT NAME:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
PHONE NUMBER:
TO: Ada County Procurement, 200 West Front Street, Room 2210, Boise, Idaho 83702
1. Scope of Work. The undersigned, having familiarized itself with the local conditions affecting the cost of the work, and with all criteria included within or referenced by the Contract
Documents and Project Manual for Bid 26030 Ada County Juvenile Water Line Replacement Phase
II 2026, including any addenda, does hereby propose to perform everything required to complete the project, and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment, and all utility and transportation services necessary to perform, and to complete in a workmanlike manner all of the work required by the Contract Documents (“Project”), as follows:
2. Addenda. Contractor hereby expressly acknowledges receipt of the following addendum
(addenda) to the Contract Documents:
# 1 Dated _____________ # 2 Dated _____________ # 3 Dated _____________
BID 26030 BIDDER’S BID FORM – PAGE 2
3. Time of Completion. The undersigned agrees to commence work on the Project in compliance with the Notice to Proceed and to complete the Project in accordance with the Contract
Documents and Project Schedule.
4. Right to Reject Bids. In submitting this Bid, it is understood that Ada County reserves the right to reject any and all bids. It is agreed that this Bid may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty
(30) days from the opening thereof.
5. Compliance with Instructions to Bidders. Bidder has read and understands the Instructions to Bidders and agrees to comply therewith.
6. Subcontractors. The undersigned proposes to use the HVAC, plumbing or electrical subcontractors listed in the Subcontractors List attached hereto. Failure to list each subcontractor’s name, address, and subcontract amount called for on this Bidder’s Bid Form will result in the Bid being deemed non-responsive. This includes any Owner required subcontractors that are identified in the plans or specifications. Upon award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit a complete list of subcontractors and specialty contractors that will do work on the Project under the
Construction Contract. All subcontractors and specialty contractors will be required to be properly licensed under the Idaho Public Works Contractor Act, Idaho Code §§ 54-1901 et seq., except subcontractors performing work of a value of $100,000 or less under the direct supervision of an
Idaho licensed public works contractor who holds a Class “Unlimited,” “AAA,” “AA,” or “A” license under the Idaho Public Works Contractor Act. Any substitution of subcontractors will need to be done in accordance with Idaho Code § 67-2310(3).
7. Certification and Signature.
This Bid is submitted in accordance with all documents and provisions of Bid 26030 Ada County Juvenile Water Line Replacement Phase II 2026. By my signature, I accept and agree to the terms, conditions and requirements contained in this solicitation, including but not limited to, the Contract Documents and Instructions to Bidders. As the undersigned, I certify I am authorized to sign and submit this Bid for the Bidder. I further acknowledge I am responsible for reviewing and acknowledging any addenda that have been issued for the solicitation.
BID 26030 BIDDER’S BID FORM – PAGE 3
Signature Date
Printed Name Title
IDAHO PUBLIC WORKS LICENSE NO.
Will you be self-performing any of the following work on the Project (if applicable)?
HVAC Yes No N/A
HVAC TRADE LICENSE NO. (if self-performing)
Plumbing Yes No N/A
PLUMBING TRADE LICENSE NO. (if self-performing)
Electrical Yes No N/A
ELECTRICAL TRADE LICENSE NO. (if self-performing)
BID 26030 BIDDER’S BID FORM – PAGE 4
SUBCONTRACTORS LIST
Bidder certifies that the following subcontracting firms or businesses will be awarded subcontracts for the HVAC, plumbing or electrical portions of the Work in the event that Bidder is awarded the Contract. Bidder represents that it will make substitutions only in compliance with Idaho Code § 67-2310(3). Bidder may enter “N/A” if the work of the particular subcontractor trade is not required or will be self-performed. Bidder must be appropriately licensed for any work being self-performed and list above the valid contractor’s trade license number(s) for any HVAC, plumbing or electrical work to be self-performed.
SUBCONTRACTORS
1.
HVAC Subcontractor
Amount of Subcontract Address
2.
Plumbing Subcontractor
3.
Electrical Subcontractor
BID 26030 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
Bids are to be submitted online to Ada County Procurement at https://adacounty.bonfirehub.com no later than 4:00 p.m. local time, on March 17, 2026. All Bids will be electronically date and time stamped as they are submitted. Bids cannot be accepted if submitted by hard copy, mail, facsimile, or e-mail.
Important Notes:
• Logging in and/or uploading your file(s) does not mean your Bid is submitted. Bidders must successfully upload all the file(s) and MUST click the submit button before the closing time.
• You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission. This will confirm that you have successfully submitted your Bid.
• Each submitted item of requested information will only be visible to Ada County upon its opening of Bids on March 17, 2026, at or around 4:00 pm, local time.
• If the file is mandatory, you will not be able to complete your Bid submission until the requirement is met.
• Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed. Please plan accordingly!
• Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated
• Minimum system requirements: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Java Script must be enabled.
• Mac users: When a Bid Table is required for Proposal submission, in order for it to be formatted correctly you will need to download Microsoft Excel. The Bid Tables will not work with another Spreadsheet tool.
• Emails received from Bonfire do not have attachments; click the View Opportunity link and login to Bonfire to view attachments under the Messages section, then click Vendor Discussions. You can then download the message attachment.
Need Help? Please contact Bonfire directly at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com for technical questions or issues related to your submission. You can also visit the help forum at:
https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub.
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BID 26030 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT B
SAMPLE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
(Attached)
ADA COUNTY FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECTS LESS THAN
$250,000 – PAGE 1
ADA COUNTY FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR PROJECTS LESS THAN $250,000
PROJECT FORM
Project Name: Ada County Juvenile Water Line Replacement Phase II 2026 Project Number: 26030
Contractor Design Professional Owner Lead: Kyle Olson, Trevor Kehe Jeremiah Cameron Firm: Cator, Ruma and Associates Ada County Address: 420 S. Orchard Street 200 W. Front Street Boise, Idaho 83705 Boise, Idaho 83702 Phone: (208) 343-3663 208-287-7100 Fax: 208-287-7109 Email: kolson@catorruma.com;
tkehe@catorruma.com jcameron@adacounty.id.gov
Project Description: Providing all labor and materials necessary for the removal and replacement of water lines and a water heater at the Ada County Juvenile Services facility, which will include removal of existing galvanized piping, replacement with new copper piping, and installation of a new water heater and mixing valve, all as more specifically detailed in the Project Manual specifications and drawings (the “Project”). The Contractor will be responsible for all necessary access (wall/ceiling cuts) and subsequent repairs to return the facility to its original condition.
Construction Contract: The “Construction Contract” for the Project consists of this Project Form together with the “Ada County Fixed Price Construction Contract for Projects Less Than $250,000—Terms and Conditions” on Owner’s website at Ada County Small Projects Construction Contract Terms & Conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”). Contractor has read the Terms and Conditions and agrees to be bound by those Terms and Conditions. The Terms and Conditions are fully incorporated herein.
Contract Documents: The Construction Contract documents (“Contract Documents”) include the Construction Contract, the plans and specifications for the project identified thereon as such, plus the following (if any) to the extent these documents do not conflict with the Construction Contract:______________________________________________________________________ all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Orders for changes in the Project (“Change Orders”) issued hereafter, and any other amendments executed by the Owner and the Contractor, shall become and be a part of the Contract Documents. Documents not included or expressly contemplated in this provision do not, and shall not, form any part of the Contract Documents. Each individual executing this Construction Contract on behalf of an entity represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Construction Contract on behalf of said entity in accordance with duly adopted organizational documents or contracts and, if appropriate, a resolution of the entity, and that this Construction contract is binding upon said entity in accordance with its terms.
https://adacounty.id.gov/procurement/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/Small-Projects-Construction-Contract-Terms-Conditions-under-250000_7.1.25.pdf https://adacounty.id.gov/procurement/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/Small-Projects-Construction-Contract-Terms-Conditions-under-250000_7.1.25.pdf
$250,000 – PAGE 2
Project Terms:
1. Contract Price: ____________________________________ ($_____________).
Contract Price includes an Owner’s contingency allowance of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000). Said contingency allowance is to be used as directed by the Owner for Owner’s purposes, and only by Change Orders that indicate the amounts to be charged to the contingency allowance. Any and all unused amounts remaining from the contingency allowance upon completion of the Project shall be credited to the Owner by deductive Change Order.
2. Substantial Completion Date: Ninety (90) days from notice to proceed
3. Final Completion Date: Seven (7) days following substantial completion
4. Liquidated Damages for Late Completion: __$500.00__ per day
5. Owner will provide the Contractor digital copies of the complete Contract Documents.
If selected, the following are required on this Project (check if required):
Escrowed Bid Documents X As-Built Drawings
Insurance: The Contractor shall have and maintain the following insurance and bonding as described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:
X Worker’s Compensation X Employers’ Liability X Commercial General Liability X Business Automobile Liability Professional Liability X Pollution Liability Builder’s Risk X Installation Floater X Equipment Floater Riggers Liability Bid Bond X Performance Bond X Payment Bond
Contractor’s Key Supervisory Personnel:
Function:
Phone:
Email:
$250,000 – PAGE 3
OWNER
Board of Ada County Commissioners
By:
Date Rod Beck, Commissioner
Ryan Davidson, Commissioner
Thomas Dayley, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Trent Tripple, Ada County Clerk
CONTRACTOR
(Typed Name)
Date of Execution Signature
Printed Name
Title
Address
$250,000 – EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
INSURANCE
A. The Contractor, at its sole expense, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect insurance written by an insurance company or companies with AM Best’s rating(s) of A VIII or better. All insurance companies must be authorized to do business in the state of Idaho. By requiring insurance herein, Owner does not represent that coverage and limits are necessarily adequate to protect the Contractor, and such coverage and limits shall not be deemed as a limitation on the Contractor’s liability under the indemnities granted to Owner in this contract.
B. Certificates of Insurance evidencing the coverages required herein shall be provided to Owner prior to the start date of the project. All certificates must be signed by an authorized representative of the Contractor’s Insurance carrier. Renewal certificates or binders must be provided to Owner a minimum of five (5) days prior to the effective date of the renewal.
If binders are used, they must be replaced by appropriate insurance certificates no more than thirty (30) days after the effective date.
C. Certificates shall be emailed to:
Ada County Operations opsinsurance@adacounty.id.gov
Ada County Risk Management risk@adacounty.id.gov
D. Certificates must evidence the following minimum coverages:
1. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION insurance meeting the statutory requirements of the State of Idaho.
2. EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY insurance providing limits of liability in the following amounts:
Bodily Injury by Accident: $500,000 each accident Bodily Injury by Disease: $500,000 policy limit Bodily Injury by Disease: $500,000 each employee
Policy coverage terms and conditions to include:
• Certificate must clearly identify that coverage applies in the State of Idaho.
3. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY insurance providing limits of liability in the following amounts, with aggregates applying separately on a “per project” basis:
General Aggregate: $2,000,000 mailto:opsinsurance@adacounty.id.gov mailto:risk@adacounty.id.gov
Product/Completed Operations Aggregate: $2,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury Liability: $1,000,000 Per Occurrence: $1,000,000 Fire Legal Liability: $ 50,000
The Commercial General Liability (“CGL”) insurance policy shall be written on an “Occurrence” form and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products, completed operations, personal injury, advertising injury, and contractual liability coverage sufficient to meet the requirements of this Agreement (including defense costs and attorney’s fees assumed under the contract, which shall be payable in addition to the limit of liability; and tort liability of another assumed in a contract). To the extent aligned with and permittable by applicable law, no Contractual Liability Coverage Exclusion modifying or deleting the definition of “insured contract” from the unaltered ISO CG 00 01 Edition date 10/01 ( CG 24 26 or similar). Ada County and its elected officials, agents, employees, successors and assigns shall be included as Additional Insureds, for ongoing and completed operations, under the CGL using ISO endorsements CG 20 10 07 04 and CG 20 37 07 04, or equivalent. The Additional Insured endorsements must be provided with the certificate of insurance. The Additional Insured coverage shall apply on a Primary & Non-contributory basis.
This insurance must include coverage for:
- Explosion, Collapse, & Underground (XCU) and
- Electronic Data (CG 04 37 or similar).
This insurance shall not contain the following exclusions:
- No Separation of Insured exclusion;
- No Subsidence exclusion, and
- No Damage to Work performed by Subcontractor exclusion (CG 22 94 or similar).
4. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY insurance providing bodily injury and property damage liability coverage for not less than $1,000,000 each accident limit. Business Automobile Liability insurance shall be written on a standard ISO policy form, or an equivalent form, providing coverage for liability arising out of owned, hired, or non-owned vehicles in connection with this agreement. Ada County and its elected officials, agents, employees, successors and assigns shall be included as Additional Insureds and a Waiver of Subrogation.
The insurance shall include:
- Coverage for bodily injury, death and property damage arising out of ownership, maintenance or use of any motorized vehicle on or off the site of the Project, and Contractual Liability coverage
- If hauling of hazardous waste is part of the Scope, Automobile Liability Insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage applicable to all hazardous waste hauling vehicles, and include MCS 90 endorsement and the ISO Form CA 9948 03 06 (Pollution Liability Broadened Coverage for Business Automobile).
If CGL 12/04 or later edition is provided, the CA0051 1204: Mobile Equipment Subject to Motor Vehicles Laws shall also be provided. This additional endorsement is not required if the 2006 ISO Auto form is provided.
5. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 aggregate, with a maximum deductible of $25,000 to be paid by Contractor. If the insurance required by this section is obtained through a “Claims Made” policy, this coverage or its replacement shall have a retroactive date of no later than the inception of this Agreement. Such insurance or its replacement shall also provide a minimum of five’ (5) years extended reporting coverage, or the maximum time under the State of Idaho statute of limitations for claims under this coverage, whichever is greater, after the Services are last provided under this Agreement. Any erosion of insurance limits required will be reinstated to the required amounts prior to commencing the contracted work and if during the contracted period claims are made against the design professional’s policy the necessary reduction of available limits will be repurchased to the contractually required amounts.
6. POLLUTION LIABILITY policy must include contractual liability coverage aligned with indemnification obligation of this Agreement. Additionally, the Pollution Liability Insurance policy shall name Ada County and its elected officials, agents, employees, successors and assigns shall be included as Additional Insureds.
The policy limits shall be in the amount of: $1,000,000 each occurrence and aggregate with maximum deductible of $25,000 to be paid by the Contractor.
- Unless otherwise determined acceptable by Ada County, the policy shall cover the liability of the Contractor during the process of construction, removal, storage, encapsulation, transport and disposal of hazardous waste and contaminated soil and or asbestos abatement. The policy shall include coverage for on-site and off-site bodily injury and loss of damage to, or loss of use of property, directly or indirectly arising out of the discharge, dispersal, release or escape of smoke, vapors, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, toxic chemicals, liquids or gas, waste materials or other irritants, contaminants or pollutants into or upon the land, the atmosphere or any water course or body of water, whether it be gradual or sudden and accidental, including no exclusion for mold or asbestos. The policy shall also include defense and clean-up costs.
- The Contractor and Sub-contractor shall maintain pollution liability coverage for the statute of repose following completion of the project. Should mold coverage be required and be provided by a claims made form, the coverage shall be maintained annually, following completion, for the statute of repose.
7. BUILDERS RISK (COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION) insurance with a company or companies lawfully authorized to do business in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located, property insurance written on a builder’s risk “all-risk” or equivalent policy form in the amount of the initial Contract Sum, plus value of subsequent Contract Modifications and cost of materials supplied or installed by others, comprising total value for the entire Project at the site on a replacement cost basis without optional deductibles. Such property insurance shall be maintained, unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents or otherwise agreed in writing by all persons and entities who are beneficiaries of such insurance, until final payment has been made or until no person or entity other than the Owner has an insurable interest in the property required by this Section to be covered, whichever is later. This insurance shall include interests of the Owner, the Contractor, Subcontractors and Sub-subcontractors in the Project as named insureds.
Property insurance shall be on an “all-risk” or equivalent policy form and shall include, without limitation, insurance against the perils of fire (with extended coverage) and physical loss or damage including, without duplication of coverage, theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, collapse, earthquake, flood, windstorm, falsework, testing and startup, temporary buildings and debris removal including demolition occasioned by enforcement of any applicable legal requirements, and shall cover reasonable compensation for Architect’s and Contractor’s services and expenses required as a result of such insured loss. This property insurance shall cover portions of the Work stored off the site, and also portions of the Work in transit. The deductible is the responsibility of the Contractor.
Partial occupancy shall not commence until the insurance company or companies providing property insurance have consented to such partial occupancy or use by endorsement or otherwise. The Owner and the Contractor shall take reasonable steps to obtain consent of the insurance company or companies and shall, without mutual written consent, take no action with respect to partial occupancy or use that would cause cancellation, lapse or reduction of insurance.
8. INSTALLATION FLOATER. If required by Owner or not covered by the Builders Risk insurance, Contractor shall obtain an Installation Floater to cover that portion of the work to be constructed, installed, altered, or repaired by Contractor. The Installation Floater policy must include ‘coverage for the fixtures, materials, supplies, machinery and equipment used in or incidental to the construction project as well as property kept off-site or while in transit. Coverage must also include property of others in the Contractor’s care, custody, or control. In addition to Contractor, the Owner and all subcontractors shall be named as Insureds on the policy with coverage extending through the final completion date.
9. EQUIPMENT FLOATER. Contractor shall maintain at its sole cost and expense insurance to protect its own equipment, tools and materials against risk of loss with sufficient limits to cover the value of all of the equipment, tools and materials Contractor may use in performance of the Work. Contractor is solely responsible for any deductibles, self insured retentions or uninsured losses for any reason arising out of Contractor’s obligations of this Section. Coverage shall include equipment leased/borrowed/rented by Contractor.
10. RIGGERS LIABILITY. If the scope involves the rigging, hoisting, lowering, raising or moving of property or equipment belonging to others and Riggers Liability Insurance is required to insure against physical loss or damage to the property or equipment.
E. Additional Insureds: The following insurance policies shall name 1) Owner and 2) Any other person or organization as required by the Contract Documents as Additional Insured:
• Commercial General Liability
• Commercial Auto Liability
• Commercial Umbrella Liability
• Pollution Liability
Coverage shall be primary and non-contributory to any insurance maintained by Additional Insured and any other parties as required by Owner Contract, all of which shall be stated on the Certificate of Insurance provided by the Contractor.
The General Liability Additional Insured endorsement(s) shall provide:
1. that any person or organization that Contractor is required to add as an Additional
Insured under the contract or agreement shall be included as an Additional Insured (CG 20 38 04 13 or its equivalent).
2. The additional insured endorsement shall not limit the exception to the exclusion for “damage to your work”- coverage shall include coverage for damage to the work itself for completed operations performed by Subcontractor.
The General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement must provide status in favor of required parties including both ONGOING Operations AND COMPLETED Operations.
Vicarious forms of additional insured endorsements will not be accepted. Evidence, by endorsement or policy language, of additional insured and primary and non-contributory coverage must be provided with the certificate of insurance for General Liability.
F. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverages maintained by Contractor shall include a waiver of any right of subrogation of the insurers thereunder in favor of Additional Insureds and all of their respective assigns, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, insurers and underwriters, and of any right of the insurers to any set-off or counterclaim or any other deduction, whether by attachment or otherwise, in respect of any liability of any person insured under any such policy (Workers Compensation – where permitted). Contractor further waives all claims and all rights of subrogation against Additional Insureds’ other contractors and all of their respective assigns, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, insurers and underwriters for loss of, or damage to, Contractor’s Scope, tools, machinery, equipment, material, supplies, or any other losses within the scope of any insurance maintained by Contractor. If any of the Additional Insureds is partially or wholly self insured, then the waiver of subrogation shall apply as if they were in fact covered by their own insurance.
G. Notice of Cancellation. Contractor must certify that the Owner will receive 30 days advance notice of any cancellation (except 10 days for non-payment)
H. Continuation of Coverage. Required insurance, including Additional Insured status for
Completed Operations under the General Liability Policy, shall be maintained for the statute of repose following completion of the project and acceptance by the Owner.
I. Certificates of Insurance. Upon contract award, the Contractor shall furnish an certificate of insurance to show that the insurance specified in this contract is in force, stating policy numbers, dates of expiration, limits of liability and coverages there under
J. Deductible. Contractor shall be responsible, at no additional cost to Owner for the payment of any associated deductibles or self insured retention in connection with the coverages required by this Attachment. Any self-insured retentions or deductible in excess of $25,000 must be declared at the time Contractor submits its bid and must be specifically approved by Owner prior to execution of the Contract.
K. Claims-Made Policies. Except for Professional Liability Insurance all liability policies must be an occurrence form, claims-made policies are not acceptable.
L. Special Provisions. Approval, disapproval or failure to act by the Owner regarding any insurance supplied by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of full responsibility or liability for damages and accidents. Neither shall the bankruptcy, insolvency or denial of liability by the insurance company exonerate the Contractor from liability. Owner shall make no special payments for any insurance that the Contractor may be required to carry;
all are included in the contract price and in the contract unit prices. The Contractor shall require all Subcontractors to procure and maintain all insurance as set forth in this contract.
M. Bonding. Bonding for this project shall be provided by a surety company or companies with AM Best rating(s) of A VIII or better. If the surety does not have a current AM Best rating it must be currently certified by the US Department of Treasury as an approved surety with an underwriting limitation greater than the bond amount. All sureties must be authorized to do business in the state of Idaho. All bonds shall name the County as obligee with copies of the bonds provided to Ada County Risk Management. Bonding requirements for this contract include:
1. Bid Bond – bond limit to be 5% of the bid
2. Performance Bond – bond limit to be 100% of the contract value
3. Payment Bond – bond limit to be 100% of the contract value
BID 26030 CHECK-OFF LIST FOR BID SUBMITTAL – 1 PAGE
CHECK-OFF LIST FOR BID SUBMITTAL
Ada County Juvenile Water Line Replacement Phase II 2026
Attended Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting on March 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Ada County Juvenile Services, located at 6300 W. Denton Street, Boise, Idaho 83704 (meet in the lobby). Failure to attend will make your bid “non-responsive.”
Bidder’s Bid Form is the first document in packet uploaded to Bonfire
Acknowledgment of all Addenda
Bid Amounts proposed in Bonfire under Total Bid Amount (BT-68MA)
Authorized signatures as specified in the Instructions
Public Works License Number and Trade License Number(s) (if applicable) included for
Bidder
List of Subcontractors for HVAC, plumbing or electrical including each subcontractor’s name, address, and subcontract amount. Incorrect or incomplete subcontractor information may result in your bid being non-responsive. If unsure of how to complete the Subcontractors List portion of the Bidder’s Bid Form, please contact Ada County Procurement at procurement@adacounty.id.gov.
Bids must be submitted online to Ada County Procurement at https://adacounty.bonfirehub.com no later than 4:00 p.m. local time, on March 17, 2026.
Non-compliance of submittal requirements may render your Bid non-responsive. The Board of Ada County Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids.
Verify that the following has been done before submitting your Bid:
mailto:procurement@adacounty.id.gov
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1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD
A. Mechanical Engineer:
1. Name: Lilly Johnson
2. Idaho P.E. License Number: 20608
3. Responsible for:
DIVISION 22 – MECHANICAL
22 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING
22 05 09 PLUMBING FIRE STOPPING
22 05 23 GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING
22 05 23.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING
22 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT
22 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND…
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