Residential Cottages Fire Suppression System Replacement Project

The Idaho Division of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for replacement of deteriorated dry fire suppression systems in six residential cottages at the Idaho Education Services for the Deaf and Blind in Gooding, with proposals due May 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time and a pre-bid conference scheduled for April 21, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the facility.

Bidders must hold a Public Works Contractor's License for the State of Idaho. The scope includes replacement of failing piping, valves, and related infrastructure with modern, code-compliant dry fire suppression systems integrated into existing buildings to minimize disruption and enhance life safety. Plan documents, specifications, and proposal forms are available for examination at the State Division of Public Works, Associated General Contractors, Blueprint Specialties, and Hutchison-Smith Architects. Licensed general contractors and licensed mechanical and electrical subcontractors may obtain one set of documents for a $100 refundable deposit; other parties obtain documents at cost on a non-refundable basis.

The estimated project cost is $615,180. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount, including any add alternates. Sealed proposals must be received at the Division of Public Works, 502 N. 4th Street, PO Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0072, with public opening and reading at proposal due time. The Division has distributed informational copies to the Department of Administration, AGC chapters, Daily Journal of Commerce offices, Intermountain Contractor, Idaho Business Review, Idaho Plan Room, and Idaho Sub-Contractors Bid Service.