Historical Museum Restoration & Preservation Project

Lewis County, Washington, is soliciting sealed bids for the Historical Museum Restoration & Preservation Project (Project #31-2520), a capital infrastructure project involving comprehensive restoration of a historic train depot museum located at 599 NW Front Street, Chehalis, Washington. The primary scope of work includes roof replacement, flashing installation, roof sheathing and framing repairs, and limited tuck-pointing masonry repairs, all to be executed in accordance with National Park Service preservation guidelines. The project is partially funded through the 2025-2027 Washington State Capital Budget appropriation and must comply with all applicable Commerce CCF Grant Guidelines. All work is subject to Washington State Prevailing Wage Laws with current rates applicable to Lewis County and qualifies as Public Works under RCW 39.04 and WAC 296-127. The selected contractor must provide roofing materials and installation meeting a Lifetime Limited Warranty from the manufacturer with a minimum of 30 years of non-prorated protection and a standard 110 mph wind warranty (or 130 mph with approved accessories). Critical deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid walk on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11:00 am at the project site, a question submission deadline of May 19, 2026, at 5:00 pm, and sealed bid submission no later than 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, through the electronic procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on May 26, 2026, at or after 2:00 pm in the BOCC Hearing Room on the second floor of the Historical Courthouse at 351 NW North St. Each bid must be accompanied by acceptable bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the bid amount, a signed non-collusion affidavit, and a signed bid form; bids submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Lewis County is committed to encouraging participation by Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (MWBE) certified by the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE), though no preference will be given unless required by federal regulations. The county will affirmatively ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or other protected characteristics in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The contract will be awarded to the low responsible bidder meeting all responsibility criteria, with the Owner retaining the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to negotiate pricing adjustments with the selected contractor to bring the bid within available funding. Specific insurance requirements include General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, Automobile Liability of $500,000 per person and accident, Excess/Umbrella Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Builder's All Risk insurance equal to the contract price, and Errors & Omissions coverage of $500,000. Lewis County must be included as an additional insured on all project-related policies with a 45-day cancellation notice requirement. Project contact Matt Patana, Capital Infrastructure Specialist, can be reached at (360) 219-5134 or matt.patana@lewiscountywa.gov for additional information regarding the project and bidding requirements.