Campus Shower Upgrades - Department of Social & Health Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-407 G (2-1)
- State
- Washington
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Ariel Bernfeld bernfeld@swlarchitects.com (206) 454-9281
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is requesting sealed bids on behalf of the Department of Social and Health Services for campus shower upgrades at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, Pierce County, with bids due September 15, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on August 25 at 9:00 a.m.
Voluntary diverse business goals have been established at 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veterans participation; achievement is encouraged. Contractors must register with the DES Diversity Compliance program and submit monthly payment detail reports.
The scope encompasses renovation of four separate restrooms across different building areas, including demolition and replacement of interior partitions, utility work, new finishes and fixtures, and modifications to structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire sprinkler systems. Work includes site preparation with construction security fencing and stormwater controls; infrastructure improvements to water, sewer, power, and IT/communications; plumbing and HVAC alterations while maintaining existing system operation; electrical power and lighting replacement; fire suppression sprinkler system replacement; and fire alarm system restoration.
The estimated bid cost range is $825,000 to $910,000. Substantial completion is required within 200 calendar days, with final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter. A 5% bid guarantee is required for bids exceeding $35,000. The contract obligates prevailing wage rates applicable to Pierce County and mandatory apprenticeship utilization of 15% of total labor hours, with an Apprenticeship Utilization Plan required. Contractors must have successfully completed at least three similar projects valued at $500,000 or more within the past five years; resumes and references for the proposed project manager and superintendent are required. Liquidated damages are assessed at $350 per consecutive calendar day in default. Pre-bid registration is due by noon August 24. Bid documents are available through the DES Public Procurement Portal (deswa.bonfirehub.com) or Starling Whitehead & Lux Architects for a $250 refundable deposit.
Opportunity text
Scope includes: A. Site Preparation 1) Construction security fencing 2) Unusual storm water controls during construction (if applicable) 3) Earthwork 4) Cautions B. Infrastructure Improvements 1) Water 2) Sewer 3) Power 4) IT/communications. B. Renovate four separate restrooms in different areas of the building. Scope includes demolition and replacement of interior partitions, utility work and infrastructure in existing floors, walls and ceilings. New finishes, fixtures and modifications to structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire sprinkler systems are included. C. Plumbing: Alter existing system and add new construction, keeping existing in operation. D. HVAC: Alter existing and add new construction. E. Electrical Power and Lighting: Replace existing system with new construction, keeping existing in operation until ready for changeover. F. Fire Suppression Sprinklers: Replace existing system with new construction. G. Fire Alarm: Restore existing system and equipment to operational condition. Voluntary numerical Diverse Business goals of 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veterans have been established for this project. Achievement of the goals is encouraged.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026407GSpecs-Final.pdf |
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