ORCF Electrical Panel Upgrade - Department of Children, Youth and Families

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, procuring on behalf of the Department of Children, Youth and Families, is requesting sealed bids for an electrical panel upgrade at Oak Ridge Community Facility in Lakewood, Pierce County, under State Project No. 2026-210 G, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a pre-bid walk-through on September 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Voluntary numerical diversity goals of 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veterans have been established; achievement is encouraged but not required.

The scope includes replacement of the electrical distribution system from the main distribution panelboard to branch panelboards, contractor-furnished installation of an automatic transfer switch and generator annunciator panel, contractor installation of the owner-furnished generator, and addition of branch panelboards to facility sheds with lighting and receptacles. The work must be phased to minimize power outages at a 24/7/365 operating facility. Temporary fencing is required around open trenches, daily material security must be maintained, and background checks are mandatory for all project workers.

The estimated bid cost range is $360,000 to $395,000. Contract time for substantial completion is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 15 calendar days thereafter. Prevailing wage rates apply under Pierce County public-works standards. Bidders must provide a 5% bid guarantee and demonstrate responsibility through submission of at least three completed projects of similar type, size, and complexity with contract amounts of at least $250,000 within the past five years, including resumes and references for the proposed project manager and superintendent. Bidders must register in the DES Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow) and submit monthly payment reports to subcontractors and suppliers. Liquidated damages are $300 per consecutive calendar day in default. Sealed bids are submitted electronically through the DES Public Procurement Portal with a virtual public bid opening on Microsoft Teams at approximately 1:30 p.m. on September 22.