Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail – Structure Repairs

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is requesting sealed bids for structure repairs on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Whitman County, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through the MRSC Bonfire Procurement Portal, and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Hole-in-the-Ground Road and the trail. Washington State prevailing wage rates apply.

The scope involves removal of existing railroad ties and construction and installation of new precast concrete deck panels and steel railing on top of existing steel trestles near Rock Lake. The estimated bid range is $585,792.90 to $715,969.10. The project carries voluntary diversity goals: 10% Minority Business Enterprise, 6% Women's Business Enterprise, 5% Washington Small Businesses, and 5% Veteran-owned businesses.

Bidders must register as vendors on the MRSC Bonfire Procurement Portal to submit electronically. When bid proposals combined with alternates total one million dollars or more, bidders must submit a Subcontractor Utilization List identifying contractors for structural steel, rebar installation, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. Successful bidders are required to complete vendor registration in Access Equity (B2GNow). Plans and specifications are available through the MRSC Bonfire Procurement Portal, Builders Exchange Washington, and regional plan centers throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Technical questions should be directed to Kimberly Urdahl, Project Representative, at (360) 665-4331 or kimberly.urdahl@parks.wa.gov.