South Seattle Auto Body Remodel

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, procuring on behalf of South Seattle College, is requesting sealed bids for interior renovation of approximately 6,800 SF at South Seattle College's Autobody facility located at 6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on October 20 at 1:00 PM.

The scope encompasses demolition and replacement of interior partitions, new finishes, and modifications to structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems to create a new Ceramics Studio and future Fine Arts facility. Mandatory 15% apprentice labor hours of total labor hours are a contract requirement subject to Washington State prevailing wage requirements applicable to King County. Bidders must submit Subcontractor Listing Forms A (HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical) with their bid and Form B (Structural Steel Installation and Rebar Installation) within 48 hours after the deadline. A Diverse Business Inclusion Plan, Apprenticeship Utilization Plan, and supplemental bidder responsibility criteria including contractor experience detail and key personnel resumes are also required.

Voluntary workforce diversity goals have been established at 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veteran-owned businesses. Achievement of these goals is encouraged but not mandatory.

The estimated bid cost range is $1.2 million to $1.7 million. Contract time for substantial completion is 153 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 28 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond contract time. A bid guarantee equal to 5% of the base bid amount is required. A monetary incentive of $1,000 is available for meeting apprentice utilization requirements; contractors failing to meet the requirement and demonstrate good faith effort face penalties up to 5% of total contract sum. Successful contractors must register in the DES Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow) and report monthly payment details to subcontractors and suppliers throughout contract duration. Sealed bids are submitted electronically through the DES Public Procurement Portal with a virtual public bid opening at approximately 1:30 PM via Microsoft Teams.