DSHS - OB2 3rd Floor - HCLA Remodel - Dept. of Social & Health Services

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES), procuring on behalf of the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS), is requesting sealed bids for an interior remodel of approximately 44,575 square feet on the third floor of an existing multi-story office building at 1115 Washington Street SE, Olympia, with bids due October 6, 2026 by 1:00 p.m. Mandatory 15% apprentice labor hours of total labor hours and prevailing wage requirements apply; a mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for September 16, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Office Building 2.

The scope includes demolition of existing interior partitions and floor coverings; construction of new interior partitions, doors, relites, and casework; installation of floor coverings and finishes; and modifications to existing plumbing, mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire suppression, and fire alarm systems across the Third Floor Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast wings and portions of the core.

Bidders must submit subcontractor listing forms for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work at time of bid, and for structural steel and rebar installation within 48 hours of the bid deadline. General liability insurance coverage must range from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 depending on contract value; payment and performance bonds must equal 100% of contract award amount plus state sales tax. Wage theft prevention certification is required.

The estimated bid cost range is $3.7 million to $4.1 million. Substantial completion is due within 120 calendar days after notice to proceed; final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,550 per calendar day of delay.

Voluntary numerical diverse business goals are 12% MBE, 8% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veterans participation. A $1,000 monetary incentive applies for meeting apprenticeship requirements; penalties apply for shortfalls up to 5% of contract sum. The virtual public bid opening is scheduled for approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 6, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Plans and specifications are available through the DES Public Procurement Portal (deswa.bonfirehub.com) or plan centers throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho for a $100 deposit.