Multiple Classroom Upgrades - Whatcom Community College

Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is requesting sealed bids for multiple classroom upgrades at Whatcom Community College's Bellingham campus under project 2026-029 G, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for July 2 at 11:00 a.m. Voluntary diverse business goals have been established: 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veteran-owned business participation; achievement of these goals is encouraged.

The scope encompasses renovation of four classrooms (124, 125, 126, and 127) in the Laidlaw Building, including demolition of existing conditions, installation of new gypsum board assemblies, acoustical ceilings, resilient flooring and tile carpeting, interior painting, window shades, electrical upgrades (power, lighting, communications), and fire detection systems. Only Washington State-registered contractors are eligible to bid. The project is subject to Washington State prevailing wage rates and mandatory apprenticeship utilization requirements with minimum apprentice labor-hour percentages.

The estimated bid cost range is $305,000 to $340,000. The contract time is 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed for substantial completion, with final completion required within 30 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are assessed at $700 per consecutive calendar day in default. A 5% bid guarantee is required. Payment and performance bonds at 100% of the contract award amount plus state sales tax are required using AIA form A312. General liability insurance must include $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate.

Contractors must register in the DES Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow) and submit monthly payment details for tracking subcontractor and supplier payments. Sealed bids are submitted through the DES Public Procurement Portal with a virtual public bid opening via Microsoft Teams at approximately 1:30 p.m. on July 23. Plans and specifications are available through the DES Public Procurement Portal or plan centers across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho for a $100 deposit refundable if returned within seven days of the bid date.