Priest Lake Covered Vehicle Storage Building

The State of Idaho Department of Lands is requesting bids for construction of a covered vehicle storage building at the Priest Lake Area Office, with bids due October 22, 2026, and an optional pre-bid site visit on September 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time at 4053 Cavanaugh Bay Road, Coolin, Idaho.

The base scope includes a covered storage structure with pipe bollards, 100-amp electrical service with a minimum 20-amp outlet, an insulated overhead door with electric opener, a pedestrian door, and a compacted gravel base in the enclosed portion. Optional add-ons are concrete floor installation, six 200-lumen LED light units, two-inch spray-on urethane foam insulation, installation of three IDL-provided overhead LED lights, and substitution of 26-gauge metal roofing and siding. Detailed construction drawings and material specifications are provided in the bid documents.

Public works licensing requirements are project-value dependent: projects between $50,000 and $200,000 require a minimum Class D license; projects between $200,000 and $400,000 require a Class C license. Contractors must demonstrate sufficient equipment and work crews to complete by the project completion date of June 5, 2027, and provide a minimum five-year warranty on materials and workmanship. The Department of Lands will secure the Bonner County Site Permit; contractors are responsible for all other permits and regulatory compliance. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest combined total cost. Pricing must be submitted as a fully burdened lump sum on the required Pricing Schedule. Successful bidders have fourteen calendar days from award notice to return a signed contract with bonding and insurance certificates. ITB opening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time the business day following the closing deadline.