Old Main Sewer Replacement - Skagit Valley College

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, procuring on behalf of Skagit Valley College, is requesting sealed bids for sewer pipe re-lining and manhole installation at the college's Old Main building on Whidbey Island (Oak Harbor campus), with bids due July 23, 2026 and a pre-bid walkthrough on July 9. Voluntary diverse business goals of 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veteran-owned participation are established; achievement is encouraged but not mandatory.

The scope includes mechanical de-scaling of the interior surface of the existing 6-inch sewer pipe serving Old Main, installation of approximately 135 linear feet of fiberglass liner, cutting of slab to provide access for the lining machine, and installation of a new manhole for sewer access on college property to enable construction access and future maintenance. No work occurs in the Right-of-Way. The project site is located at 1900 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277.

The estimated bid cost range is $225,000 to $245,000. Prevailing wage requirements applicable to Skagit County apply; contractors must verify current rates through the Washington Department of Labor & Industries. A 5% bid guarantee is required for bids exceeding $35,000. Washington State Sales Tax must not be included in bid amounts but will be added by the owner to progress payments. Substantial completion is due within 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 30 days thereafter; liquidated damages of $500 per consecutive calendar day apply for delays. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability and automobile liability insurance with $1 million limits and include the State of Washington as an additional named insured. Successful bidders must register with the DES Diversity Compliance program and submit monthly payment reports. Sealed bids are due by 1:00 p.m. on July 23, 2026, through the DES Public Procurement Portal, with virtual public bid opening at approximately 1:30 p.m. the same day via Microsoft Teams.