IPWQ Purchase and Installation of Replacement Refrigeration Components for Police Evidence Refrigerator Units

The City of Spokane Purchasing Department is requesting bids on purchase and installation of replacement refrigeration components for the Police Evidence Facility at 4010 E Alki Ave, Spokane, Washington under ITB 6620-26, with bids due October 13, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 1 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope comprises decommissioning and disposal of existing refrigeration equipment, procurement and installation of two separate refrigeration systems, securing all necessary permits, and providing labor, materials, equipment, and testing. Each system must independently maintain a temperature range of 35–37 degrees Fahrenheit, automatically alternate daily between units to distribute wear, and feature automatic failover if one unit fails. Two evaporators per condenser shall be installed on opposite walls for coverage. Specified equipment includes two Bohn BCH0035MBACZC0284 scroll units, two Bohn BEL0125AS6AMA intelligent control systems, and two Bohn BEL0125AS6AMAB0200 low-profile intelligent air defrost evaporators, or approved equals. All employees working on site must complete fingerprinting, background checks, and Criminal Justice Security Awareness Training prior to work commencement.

Washington State prevailing wage rules under RCW 39.12 and Federal Davis Bacon wage requirements apply; this project is funded through Department of Justice pass-through funds administered by the Washington State Attorney General's Office. Contractors must hold current Washington contractor registration, a UBI number, workers' compensation insurance, and Public Works prevailing wage training certification. The City has established laudatory goals of 10% minority business enterprise and 6% women's business enterprise participation; failure to achieve these goals will not impact bid responsiveness.

Contractors must provide workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employers' liability, general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 per accident. Questions are due October 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is November 6, 2026, with work completion and invoicing required by December 11, 2026. A 5% bid bond is required. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.