Converting Cold Storage to Controlled Atmosphere Room

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the conversion of an existing cold storage room at the Washington State University (WSU) Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research Center into a controlled atmosphere room. The scope of work includes sealing the door to make it airtight, sealing all penetration points and the floor to create an airtight environment, and providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for this project. The targeted completion date is May 31, 2024. Proposals are due by March 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM local time in Pullman, WA. A mandatory site visit is required between March 20-22, 2023, and any questions are due by March 27, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the successful bidder, and the work must comply with prevailing wage requirements for Chelan County. Pricing will be a key factor in the evaluation, and the awarded contractor must be able to demonstrate that their prices do not exceed what is charged to other similar customers.

This contracting opportunity is being issued solely by Washington State University, and there is no incumbent or funding source information provided. The proposal should include all costs to complete the project, including plans, permits, and filing fees for the intent to pay prevailing wage and the affidavit. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the potential award value or budget range is not specified.