Maple Lane Expansion – O/P/R/M - Department of Social & Health Services

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, Facility Professional Services, is requesting sealed bids on behalf of the Department of Social and Health Services for renovation of four buildings at the Maple Lane campus in Rochester, Thurston County, with bids due June 30, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on June 9 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope encompasses selective demolition and renovation of three resident facilities (Olympic, Pacific, and Rainier, each 7,186 square feet), one restroom within the Multi-Services Building Clinic (106 square feet), and replacement of the fire alarm system within the Multi-Services Building (31,925 square feet). Work includes interior wall, ceiling, and finish demolition; new wall, floor, and ceiling finishes; and modifications to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler systems. The project also includes creation of three outdoor patient spaces. The project manual comprises 48 specification divisions covering general requirements, demolition, concrete, masonry, structural steel, carpentry, thermal protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, mechanical systems, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, security systems, earthwork, and exterior improvements.

Mandatory 15% apprentice labor hours of total labor hours is a requirement of the construction contract. Voluntary diversity business goals have been established: 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veterans; achievement of these goals is encouraged. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements applicable to Thurston County.

The estimated bid cost range is $6.87 million to $7.66 million. Contract time is 325 calendar days to substantial completion from Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 60 calendar days thereafter. A 5% bid guarantee is required. Liquidated damages of $735 per calendar day apply for delays beyond contract time. A monetary incentive of $1,000 is paid to contractors meeting the apprentice utilization requirement. Bidders for contracts $1 million or more must submit Subcontractor List Form A (HVAC, plumbing, and electrical) at bid submission and Form B (structural steel and rebar installation) within 48 hours of bid deadline. Sealed bids are submitted electronically through the DES Public Procurement Portal; virtual public bid opening is conducted via Microsoft Teams at approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 30.