Reader Boards at Whidbey Island Camp - Skagit Valley College

The Washington Department of Enterprise Services is requesting sealed bids on behalf of Skagit Valley College for demolition and replacement of reader boards at the Whidbey Island Campus (Project 2026-153 G), with bids due August 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on July 22 at 10:00 a.m. Voluntary numerical Diverse Business goals have been established: 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veterans participation; achievement is encouraged but not mandatory.

The scope covers demolition of existing reader boards and installation of new electronic message signage systems. Bidders must be registered contractors in Washington State and comply with prevailing wage requirements applicable in Skagit County as of the bid submittal date. Contractors must register with the DES Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow) and submit monthly payment reporting throughout contract performance. General liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and a 100% performance and payment bond are required.

The estimated bid cost range is $115,000 to $125,000. Contract time for substantial completion is 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 14 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day of default. A bid guarantee of 5% of the base bid amount is required for bids exceeding $35,000.

Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the DES Public Procurement Portal. A virtual public bid opening via Microsoft Teams is scheduled for approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 13. Plans and specifications are available through the DES Public Procurement Portal or multiple plan centers throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho for a $100 deposit. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of addenda and submit a signed Contractor Certification regarding wage theft prevention compliance. The pre-bid walk-through takes place at 1900 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.