FS 31 Interim Decommissioning

The City of Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services is requesting sealed bids on interim fire station decommissioning and site restoration at 10503 Interlake Avenue N, Seattle, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and mandatory pre-bid site inspections on August 21 or August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A 15 percent WMBE utilization rate applies; bidders must submit an Inclusion Plan demonstrating good faith efforts toward women and minority-owned business enterprise participation.

The scope includes demolition and removal of two tensile fabric tents (3,880 square feet), concrete tent foundations, modular building support systems, fencing, utilities, paving, and storm drainage components. Site restoration encompasses grading, gravel surfacing, fencing, play area installation with engineered wood fiber, concrete paving, and storm drainage system extensions to restore the site to its prior use as a fenced gravel parking lot with a small play area. Alternate (Additive) No. 1 covers demolition and disposal of modular buildings; if not awarded, the contractor must coordinate access for modular building removal by others.

The Engineer's Estimate establishes the base bid at $921,198 (excluding sales tax) with Additive No. 1 valued at $164,231. This is a lump-sum contract. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting mandatory responsibility criteria, including current business registration, workers' compensation insurance, and public works training compliance. All work must comply with prevailing wage requirements under RCW 39.04.350 and Seattle Municipal Code provisions on paid sick and safe time, equal benefits, and fair labor standards. A 5 percent bid guaranty and Payment and Performance Bond are required. Liquidated damages apply for failure to meet contract time requirements.