BID - DSHS - ESH - EL & WL : Fire & Smoke Ctrl Retro-Comm REBID - Department of Social & Health Services

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are seeking a qualified contractor to perform a comprehensive fire and smoke control retro-commissioning project at Eastern State Hospital's Eastlake and Westlake Buildings in Medical Lake, Washington. The procurement involves updating and modifying existing fire and life safety systems, specifically targeting shared plenum return areas between corridors and patient rooms that currently violate healthcare occupancy requirements. Key project objectives include decommissioning existing elevator pressurization and smoke control systems, installing new smoke dampers, modifying ductwork, and implementing enhanced fire alarm and HVAC system controls. The project is structured across four distinct stages: preconstruction activities (30 calendar days), active construction (120 calendar days), testing and commissioning (45 calendar days), and post-substantial completion/closeout (30 calendar days). Critical procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on October 1, 2025, and bid submissions due by 1:00 PM on October 21, 2025, with a virtual public bid opening immediately following.

The contract includes specific diversity and labor participation requirements, mandating 15% apprenticeship labor hours and establishing diverse business inclusion goals of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 6% Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), 5% Small Business Enterprise/Public Works Small Business Enterprise (SBE/PWSBE), and 5% Veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must be registered in the DES Public Procurement Portal and comply with prevailing wage regulations. The estimated project budget ranges between $815,000 and $1,080,000, with contractors required to submit detailed documentation including a Subcontractor List, proof of insurance, and various forms demonstrating contractor responsibility and compliance with state labor and business standards. The project will be funded through the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services and involves extensive retrofitting of mechanical systems across multiple building levels, including installing Ruskin smoke dampers with 24V power, modifying control sequences, and enhancing overall life safety infrastructure at the healthcare facility.