Batjer Chiller Replacement - Wenatchee Valley College

The State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services Facility Professional Services is procuring on behalf of Wenatchee Valley College to replace a chiller at Batjer Hall under Project No. 2026-957 G (1-1), with a pre-bid walk-through on November 3, 2026 and sealed bids due November 17, 2026. Voluntary numerical diverse business goals of 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% veterans apply. These goals are not set-asides, and achievement is encouraged but not required for bid responsiveness or award.

Scope covers mechanical, demolition, and electrical work to replace the chiller per the plans and specifications prepared by Hultz|BHU Engineers, Inc. Bidders submit a lump sum base bid plus four additive alternates: replacing chilled water pumps, replacing the condenser water pump, demolishing chilled water piping, and pumping variable frequency drives. Prevailing wage rates for Washington public works apply. Bids must carry a 5% bid guarantee, and the awardee must furnish payment and performance bonds at 100% of the contract award amount plus state sales tax on AIA Form A312. Contractors must register in the DES Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow) and report monthly payment details to subcontractors and suppliers. Bid pricing excludes Washington State sales tax.

The bid cost range is $530,000 to $775,000. Substantial completion is required within 168 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are $1,600 per calendar day for each day of default after the contract time. The work is performed at Wenatchee Valley College, 1300 Fifth Street, Wenatchee, Washington, in Chelan County.

Bids are due by 1:00 PM on November 17, 2026 through the DES Public Procurement Portal at deswa.bonfirehub.com, and the virtual public bid opening follows at approximately 1:30 PM the same day via Microsoft Teams.