EDC-Cedar Warehouse Retaining Wall

Edmonds College, procured by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, is requesting sealed bids for construction of an approximately 130-linear-foot soldier pile retaining wall on the south side of the Cedar Warehouse building, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a pre-bid walkthrough on October 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Voluntary numerical Diverse Business goals—10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veterans—have been established; achievement is encouraged but not required. The project site is located at 7014 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, Washington.

The scope encompasses selective demolition of existing site improvements, excavation and grading, installation of wall drainage systems, pavement restoration, temporary erosion and sediment control measures, and site restoration. The wall varies in height from approximately 2 feet to 11 feet and is designed to stabilize an existing hillside exhibiting slope instability. State Project No. 2026-068 G (3-1).

Estimated bid cost range is $375,000 to $415,000. The contract base term is 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed for substantial completion, with final completion required within 15 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond contract time. Washington State prevailing wage rates apply, effective as of bid submittal date. Apprenticeship utilization of 15% of total labor hours is encouraged.

Bidders must hold current Washington State contractor licensing or registration, unified business identifier numbers, current industrial insurance and employment security compliance, wage theft prevention certification, and public works training certification. Supplemental responsibility criteria require demonstration of at least 2 prior projects of similar type and complexity with contract amounts of at least $300,000 completed within the last 5 years, and a Project Manager and Superintendent who have each led a minimum of 3 comparable projects. Bid security of 5% of the base bid amount is required. The successful bidder must register with the DES Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow) and report monthly payments to subcontractors and suppliers. Bids will be opened virtually on Microsoft Teams at approximately 1:30 PM on November 10, 2026. Submission is through the DES Public Procurement Portal at https://deswa.bonfirehub.com.