Ada County 400 Benjamin Roof Replacement 2026

Ada County, Idaho is soliciting sealed bids for a fixed-price construction contract to replace the existing roof at 400 N. Benjamin Lane, Boise, Idaho 83704. The scope of work encompasses complete removal of the existing TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) roof and replacement with a new PVC or equivalent membrane across three roof levels totaling 59,158 square feet, plus a lower east bumpout of 258 square feet, with all associated materials and labor provided by the contractor. Deliverables include comprehensive demolition activities; inspection and repair of roof decking; removal and reinstallation of roof-mounted mechanical and electrical equipment; installation of new roofing materials with proper flashing, insulation, and drainage systems; and provision of a 30-year manufacturer warranty. Qualified bidders must be licensed under Idaho's Public Works Contractor Act and have all subcontractors similarly licensed, except those performing work valued at $100,000 or less under direct supervision of an appropriately licensed public works contractor. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Ada County Benjamin Campus, with attendance required for bid responsiveness. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform by 4:00 p.m. local time on March 30, 2026, with public bid opening on March 31, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m. The lowest responsive bidder is anticipated to be recommended by April 1, 2026, with bid protests due by April 3, 2026, and contract award scheduled for April 7, 2026. The selected contractor must achieve Substantial Completion by July 24, 2026, and Final Completion by July 31, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $250 per calendar day for unexcused delays.

Ada County has not designated any set-asides or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status; however, all bidders and subcontractors must comply with Idaho's Public Works Contractor Act licensing requirements. Bid security of at least five percent of the total bid amount is required, submitted as cash, certified check, cashier check, or bid bond, with the successful contractor required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price through sureties rated A-VIII or better by AM Best. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with $2,000,000 per-project aggregate limits, commercial auto liability, builders risk coverage, and equipment floaters, with Ada County named as additional insured on applicable policies. The bid must include a fixed price that incorporates a $50,000 Owner's Contingency Allowance, with unused contingency amounts to be credited back to the County through deductive change order. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. No state or federal funding is utilized for this project, making it a locally funded initiative. The specific contract award value is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.