Skagit Valley Hospital: South Campus – Chiller Plant Upgrades

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1 (d/b/a Skagit Regional Health) is soliciting bids for chiller plant upgrades at Skagit Valley Hospital South Campus, with electronic bids due October 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and mandatory attendance at one of two pre-bid meetings on September 8 or 15, 2026. This is a small works project under Washington Chapter 39.04 RCW.

The scope includes replacement of an existing air-cooled R-22 chiller with a new water-cooled chiller, new primary and condenser water pumps, replacement of two secondary pumps with three new units, addition of two refrigerant exhaust fans, piping distribution system improvements, and building automation system upgrades. Substantial completion is required by March 29, 2027, with final completion within 30 days thereafter.

Bidder responsibility criteria are mandatory: current Washington contractor's license, valid UBI number, industrial insurance and employment security compliance, and documented specialization in healthcare project management within the previous five years. Supplemental responsibility criteria are scored up to 60 points, with a minimum score of 48 points required for award consideration. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

A certified check, cashier's check, postal money order, or bid bond equal to 5 percent of the base bid amount is required with submission. Performance and labor payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum plus sales tax are required prior to execution. Prevailing wages as established by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries for Skagit County apply. Five percent retainage is held from all payments. The contractor must use Procore project management software for all communications and project administration. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for delays in substantial and final completion. Questions are due September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with answers published by addendum on September 23, 2026. Site visits follow each pre-bid meeting.