Ada County Morris Hill Warehouse Remodel 2026

Ada County, Idaho is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive warehouse remodel construction project at 5550 Morris Hill Road, Boise, Idaho 83706, under Bid 26004. The procurement encompasses all materials and labor required to transform the existing 26,203 square foot warehouse facility into a coroner and evidence storage facility with administrative offices, including structural demolition of existing coolers, freezers, and mezzanines; installation of new pallet racking systems; HVAC upgrades featuring six gas-fired unit heaters; fire protection system modifications to the existing sprinkler system; comprehensive electrical system upgrades with new panelboards and LED lighting; and complete plumbing reconfiguration. Required qualifications include licensure under Idaho's Public Works Contractor Act, with specific licensed subcontractors required for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work unless the bidder self-performs these trades. Key deliverables include operations and maintenance manuals, owner training and system demonstrations, as-built drawings, and one-year warranty against defective materials and workmanship. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, with sealed bids due by 4:00 p.m. local time on March 30, 2026, through the Ada County Bonfire platform. Public bid opening and vendor announcement occur on March 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with bid award anticipated for April 7, 2026, contract execution by April 14, 2026, substantial completion required by August 20, 2026, and final completion by August 27, 2026. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per day for unexcused delays beyond the completion dates.

The procurement documents do not reference any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational type. Bidders must submit bid security equal to at least five percent of the total bid amount in the form of cash, certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond from a surety rated A-VIII or better by AM Best, with successful award requiring performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project specifications indicate approval of alternate manufacturers for major equipment, including Trane, Modine, and Sterling for unit heaters; Hastings and Soler & Palau for exhaust fans; and multiple approved manufacturers for lighting components, allowing flexibility in equipment selection. The project includes a mandatory $75,000 Owner's Contingency Allowance to be included in all bids and credited back to the county upon project completion if unused, and no state or federal funding is utilized for this project. While specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the contingency allowance and bonding requirements suggest a project of substantial cost.