East Building Roof Repairs - Lake WA Institute of Technology

The State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services Facility Professional Services is soliciting sealed bids on behalf of Lake Washington Institute of Technology for roof repairs at the East Building in Kirkland, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a pre-bid walk-through scheduled for August 6 at 10:00 a.m.

Voluntary numerical diversity goals apply: 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veteran-owned businesses. Achievement is encouraged but not required.

The scope consists of preparation and coating of approximately 25,000 square feet of existing PVC single-ply roofing membrane to resolve leaks and extend membrane life. Two additive alternates are available: Alternate No. 1 adds 8,000 square feet and Alternate No. 2 adds 450 square feet. The estimated bid cost range is $270,000 to $405,000. Contract time for completion is 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 30 calendar days of Substantial Completion.

Prevailing wage requirements apply under King County standards. Contractors must register with the Washington Department of Enterprise Services Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow). A bid guarantee of 5% of the base bid amount is required for bids exceeding $35,000. Commercial general liability insurance must have minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate; payment and performance bonds must equal 100% of the Contract Award Amount plus state sales tax using AIA form A312. Washington State Sales Tax must be added to the contract sum but should not be included in the bid amount. Apprenticeship utilization is set at 0% of total labor hours with a $1,000 monetary incentive available. Liquidated damages are $500 per consecutive calendar day of default after contract time expires. Sealed bids must be submitted online through the DES Public Procurement Portal with a virtual public bid opening scheduled for approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 25.