Invitation To Bid-Fort Nisqually Kitchen and Sale Shop Project.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- J2026-16
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- Pierce County, Washington
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This is an Invitation to Bid issued by the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma for Bid No. J2026-16, Fort Nisqually Kitchen and Sale Shop Improvements. The project encompasses comprehensive renovations to two historic structures at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. The Kitchen improvements include foundation replacement (from concrete pier and wood log to concrete slab on grade), salvage and reinstallation of wood plank flooring, wall anchoring with interior wood paneling restoration, replacement of siding and roofing materials, restoration of historic windows and doors, chimney demolition and reconstruction with structural steel flue, and salvage and reinstallation of the wood burning stove. The Sale Shop improvements involve similar foundation work, addition of interior stud wall framing and plywood sheathing, replacement of board-and-batten siding and roofing, rebuilding of three historic exterior doors, electrical system upgrades to code, demolition of existing stairs and ramp with restoration of wood floor planks, and salvage and reinstallation of the wood stove. A mandatory pre-bid site meeting is required, with two options available: Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM or Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Parks Tacoma Headquarters, with public bid opening at 11:05 AM. Bid documents are available starting September 3, 2026 from ARC Tacoma and multiple plan centers. All questions must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
The base bid estimate range is $538,000 to $594,000 with a project completion timeline of 155 calendar days. Parks Tacoma has established an eight percent (8%) Minority and Women Owned Enterprises (MWBE) participation goal for all public works projects estimated at $20,000 or more, including subcontractors. The Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) can provide certification assistance. Parks Tacoma has committed to anti-racist hiring practices and strengthening opportunities for MWBE firms through partnerships with local organizations including Tacoma Public Schools, the Minority Business Development Agency, and the City of Tacoma's Office of Economic and Business Development. Contractors must contact ARC directly for bid documents at (253) 383-6363 or (800) 337-8103, or access them online through the Plan Well platform.
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REQUEST FOR BIDS
Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma Fort Nisqually Kitchen and Sale Shop Improvements
Bid No. J2026-16
Invitation to Bid - Page 1 of 2
Invitation to Bid
The Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma will receive sealed bids for Bid No. J2026-16, Fort Nisqually Kitchen and Sale Shop Improvements, at Parks Tacoma Headquarters, 4702 S 19th Street, Tacoma WA 98405 until 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at 11:05 AM.
Bids received after the appointed time set for receipt will be returned unopened.
The project includes, but is not limited to:
Kitchen The kitchen will be temporarily lifted, shored, and braced while the existing concrete pier and wood log foundation is removed, and the existing wood plank flooring is salvaged. Excavation for a new concrete slab foundation will occur while the building is temporarily supported above the foundation site. A new slab on grade foundation will be poured, and the building will be lowered onto it. Wall framing will be anchored to the new slab. Interior wood plank wall paneling will be salvaged at the location of foundation anchors and reinstalled once the wall anchorage is complete. Existing siding will be removed and replaced with wood lap siding to match the existing. Existing historic wood windows and doors will be restored as needed and painted. Wood roof shingles and the wood gutter will be removed and replaced. The chimney will be demolished and rebuilt, anchored to the new foundation and building frame, and fitted with a concealed structural steel flue. Stairs will be demolished, and existing wood floor planks will be salvaged, sanded, finished, and installed on wood sleepers connected to the slab on grade. Add new matching floor planking materials as required to achieve 1/8” maximum joint width, assume 1 continuous run of new material to adjust joint space. The existing wood burning stove will be salvaged, reinstalled, and connected to the new chimney flue.
Sale Shop The Sale Shop will be temporarily lifted, shored, and braced while the existing concrete pier and wood log foundation is removed, and the existing wood plank flooring is salvaged. Excavation for a new concrete slab foundation will occur while the building is temporarily supported above the foundation site. A new slab on grade foundation will be poured, and the building will be lowered onto it. New stud wall framing and plywood sheathing will be added at the interior adjacent and abutting the existing exterior wall assembly. The new stud walls are anchored to the slab. Existing siding will be removed and replaced with wood board-and-batten siding to match existing. (3) Historic wood exterior doors will be rebuilt and painted. Wood roof singles and the wood gutter will be removed and replaced. The chimney will be demolished and rebuilt, anchored to the new foundation and building frame, and fitted with a concealed structural steel flue. Electrical upgrades will bring the system to code and will include a new attic light, closet light, and security system. The existing stairs and ramp will be demolished.
Existing wood floor planks will be salvaged, sanded, finished, and installed on wood sleepers connected to the slab on grade. Add new material matching plank flooring material as required to achieve 1/8” maximum joint width, assume 1 continuous run of new material to adjust joint spacing. The existing wood stove will be salvaged, reinstalled, and connected to the new chimney flue.
The base bid estimate range is $538,000 - $594,000 . Time of completion is 155 calendar days.
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma Fort Nisqually Kitchen and Sale Shop Improvements
Bid No. J2026-16
Invitation to Bid - Page 2 of 2
A Mandatory pre-bid site meeting will be held at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive, Tacoma, WA 98407. ALL INTERESTED CONTRACTORS WILL NEED TO ATTEND
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TWO OPTIONS:
• Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Minority & Women Owned Enterprises (MWBE) participation will apply.
Parks Tacoma encourages an MWBE goal of eight percent (8%) on all Public Works projects estimated at $20,000.00 or more including subcontractors. The Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) can assist regarding the process and status of certification. They can be reached at: (360) 664-9750, www.omwbe.wa.gov
Parks Tacoma is committed to strengthening opportunities and removing barriers for Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE). Per Board Resolution R32-20, Parks Tacoma is committed to hiring people throughout our organization who reflect our community. We work closely with local partners who have successful Contract Equity programs: Tacoma Public Schools, Minority Business Development Agency, City of Tacoma office of Economic and Business Development. For more information on our anti-racist commitments please visit: https://www.parkstacoma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/R32- 20-MPT-Board-Resolution-on-Racism.pdf
Bid documents will be available 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 3, 2026, at ARC Tacoma (632 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402) and may also be viewed at the following plan centers:
1. Builders Exchange of Washington, Everett, WA 425-258-1303
2. Plan Center Northwest, Clackamas, OR 503-650-0148
3. DJC -Portland & Seattle 206-622-8272
4. Lower Columbia Contractors Association, Longview, WA 360-425-8820
5. Southwest Washington Contractors Association, Vancouver, WA 360-694-7922
6. Blue Book/Dodge Construction Network, Bedford, MA 877-784-9556
7. WA State Office of Minority Women’s Business Enterprise, Olympia, WA 360-664-9750
Contact ARC at (253) 383-6363 or (800) 337-8103 or online at Plan Well for Bid J2026-16 Bid Book, Specifications & Drawings for bid documents, project information, and the plan holders list. Contractors will pay ARC directly for bid documents.
All questions are due by 3:00 PM, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to procurement@parkstacoma.gov and include J2026-16 Fort Nisqually Kitchen and Sale Shop Improvements in the subject line of the email.
Scheduled for Advertisement: Thursday, September 3, 2026 & Wednesday, September 9, 2026 http://www.omwbe.wa.gov/ https://www.parkstacoma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/R32-20-MPT-Board-Resolution-on-Racism.pdf https://www.parkstacoma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/R32-20-MPT-Board-Resolution-on-Racism.pdf https://customer.e-arc.com/arcEOC/x_project.asp?de=80D5C91B-27BF-427F-A660-7C024AE5E5A1 https://customer.e-arc.com/arcEOC/x_project.asp?de=80D5C91B-27BF-427F-A660-7C024AE5E5A1 mailto:procurement@parkstacoma.govm
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