Facilities management on-call general contractor services

Pierce County Public Works is soliciting bids under Invitation to Bid 2026-ITB-272 for on-call general contractor services covering facility modifications, repairs, and construction in court facilities, general office buildings, and correctional facilities, including jail facilities. Questions are due November 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and bids are due November 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement Portal.

Eligibility is gated at several points. Contractors must hold a Washington State general contractor license and appropriate specialty licenses. Personnel working at secure facilities must pass security and background checks, including potential CJIS fingerprinting, which the county describes as a mandatory prerequisite for any contractor bidding on Pierce County projects. Pierce County applies reciprocal preference pricing that disadvantages nonresident contractors from states that give bidding preferences to resident contractors.

Work is assigned through individual Work Orders covering labor, carpentry, millwork, framing, drywall, doors, windows, caulking, hardware, demolition, excavation, ceilings, and masonry. Bidding is unit-price across labor classifications from foreman through cement mason, at straight-time and overtime rates, plus percentage markups for unlisted trades, subcontractors, materials, and permits/testing. All work is subject to Washington prevailing wage under RCW 39.12 and 49.28. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, and the successful contractor must provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Contractors must sign an asbestos Statement of Compliance before starting work, and contracted hot work requires contractor-provided fire watch personnel.

The initial estimate is $500,000.00, and the county reserves the right to add funds. The county does not guarantee minimum work volume. The initial term is one year from Notice to Proceed, with one renewal year, for a total not to exceed two years. Bid opening occurs via Zoom 30 minutes after the bid due time.