Phase 2 Parks Move In (Lobby, Walkway, Sign) - Dept. of Ecology

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is soliciting sealed bids for Phase 2 tenant improvements at the Washington State Department of Ecology facility in Lacey, with bids due October 15, 2026 and a pre-bid walkthrough on October 1 at 10:00 a.m. This is a public works project subject to prevailing wage requirements in Thurston County. Voluntary numerical Diverse Business goals of 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veterans participation have been established; achievement is encouraged.

The scope encompasses reconfiguration of the entrance lobby and check-in area, a new pathway through the building's central atrium, associated electrical and mechanical modifications, site improvements including a new sidewalk, and monument sign modifications at 300 Desmond Drive SE, Lacey, WA 98503. Two additive bid alternates are included: Full Atrium Expansion and Partial Atrium Expansion. The project specifies a contract time of 100 calendar days to substantial completion plus 30 calendar days for final completion after Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $550 per day of default.

The estimated bid cost range is $370,000 to $585,000. A 5% bid guarantee is required. Payment and performance bonds using AIA form A312 at 100% of the Contract Award Amount plus state sales tax are mandatory. Contractor liability insurance must provide minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. The successful bidder must register with DES Diversity Compliance (B2Gnow) and submit monthly payment reporting. Apprenticeship utilization requirements do not apply. Sealed bids are submitted through the DES Public Procurement Portal with a virtual public bid opening on Microsoft Teams at approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 15. Questions are due before the bid deadline.