Fire Training Center – HVAC Replacement

The City of Tacoma Public Works Department/Facilities Management is requesting bids for HVAC system replacement at the Fire Training Center, 2124 Marshall Ave, Tacoma, Washington, under RFB 26245126PW26-0177F, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Washington State prevailing wage compliance and Equity in Contracting (EIC) participation goals are mandatory: 15.7% MBE, 13.3% WBE, and 6% SBE participation.

The scope encompasses full replacement of the failing HVAC system including electrical and mechanical work. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 100 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond that threshold. Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum base bid including all labor, materials, equipment, and Washington State sales tax at 10.5%.

The estimated project cost is $486,000. Contractors must hold current Washington State contractor registration, a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number, appropriate workers' compensation coverage, and must not be disqualified under prevailing wage statutes. Required submittals include bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of total bid amount; comprehensive insurance (Commercial General Liability minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability $1,000,000, Excess/Umbrella Liability $3,000,000, and Installation Floater Insurance); EIC Utilization Form; State Responsibility Form; General Contractor Qualifications Submittal demonstrating five similar projects within the past five years; and Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes. Bidders must file a Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages with the Department of Labor and Industries upon award and submit an Affidavit of Wages Paid upon completion.

Pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the project site. Questions and substitution requests are due by 12:00 p.m. PST on September 17, 2026, directed to Stan Rowden at srowden@tacoma.gov. Bid opening occurs at 11:15 a.m. on September 29, with results posted to www.TacomaPurchasing.org by 1:00 p.m.