Ada County Courthouse Exterior Handrail Replacement Project 2026

Ada County is seeking bids for the Courthouse Exterior Handrail Replacement Project 2026, a comprehensive construction contract to replace approximately 900 linear feet of exterior metal railings and handrails at the Ada County Courthouse located at 200 W. Front Street in Boise, Idaho. The project requires contractors to provide all materials and labor for the complete handrail replacement, adhering to ADA guidelines and 2018 International Building Code standards. Sealed bids must be submitted online through the Bonfire platform by November 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The project timeline includes a Notice to Proceed on December 17, 2025, with substantial completion required by May 29, 2026, and final completion by June 5, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid security of at least 5% of the total bid amount and comply with Idaho public works contractor licensing requirements. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive bidder, with the Board of Ada County Commissioners making the final selection during their December 2, 2025 meeting.

The contract will be executed as a single prime contract without state or federal funding, and contractors must be properly licensed under the Idaho Public Works Contractor Act. Subcontractors, particularly for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, must also be appropriately licensed. The project includes an Owner's Contingency Allowance of $25,000, which will be added to the base bid amount. Successful bidders must provide performance and labor and material payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount, with sureties having an AM Best rating of A-VIII or better. The project offers an alternate bid option for powder coating the railings instead of painting and requires careful work to ensure the courthouse remains operational during construction. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, contractors must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with local licensing requirements. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the inclusion of a $25,000 contingency allowance suggests a significant investment in the courthouse infrastructure upgrade.