Ada County Jail Phase 1 Kitchen Remodel and Site Work

Ada County is soliciting bids for the Phase 1 Kitchen Remodel and Site Work project at the Ada County Jail located at 7200 Barrister Drive in Boise, Idaho. The procurement is a public works construction contract requiring materials and labor for comprehensive site work and kitchen renovation. The project involves utility relocations, canal tiling, roadway construction, perimeter security upgrades, and a full kitchen remodel, with a temporary modular kitchen to be used during construction. Bidders must be licensed in Idaho and provide bid security of at least 5% of their total bid amount. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 21, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the Ada County Sheriff's Office, with sealed bids due by December 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. through the online Bonfire platform. The project has a substantial completion date of July 23, 2027, and a final completion date of July 30, 2027. Contractors must comply with specific security requirements, including personnel background checks and tool tracking, and will need to coordinate closely with Ada County Operations throughout the project.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to list HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractors, all of whom must be properly licensed under the Idaho Public Works Contractor Act. Subcontractors have the option to self-perform certain trades, and any subcontractor substitutions must comply with Idaho Code 67-2310(3). The project will be funded directly by Ada County, with no state or federal funding involved. The total contract includes a base bid amount plus an Owner's Contingency Allowance of $1,600,000, though the specific total contract value is not explicitly stated. Successful bidders will be required to submit performance and payment bonds. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with bids remaining non-withdrawable for 30 days from the opening date, and Ada County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.