Sumner Senior Center Partitions

The City of Sumner, located in Pierce County, Washington, is seeking sealed bids for a public works project involving the complete replacement of two operable panel partitions at the Sumner Senior Center. The project requires a contractor to remove and dispose of existing partition systems, verify field dimensions, and install new electrically operated motorized partitions approximately 24 feet wide by 8 feet tall, including all associated hardware, track, attachments, and electrical components. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Permit Center counter on the second floor of Sumner City Hall, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following. The contractor must commence work within ten calendar days after contract execution and complete the project within forty-five working days, adhering to manufacturer requirements, industry best practices, and applicable codes and standards. Acceptable partition manufacturers include Hufcor and Advanced Equipment, with Modern fold Legacy Electric or Premier Electric systems serving as minimum specifications.

The procurement allows for broad participation, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Contractors must submit a proposal deposit of five percent of the bid amount, along with a subcontractor list, non-collusion declaration, and wage compliance certification. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under RCW 39.12 and Davis-Bacon Act provisions, mandating that workers be paid at least the prevailing wage rates established by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. The engineer's estimated project cost ranges between $60,000 and $80,000, and contractors must provide a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Additionally, the winning contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance, including commercial general liability with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 general aggregate, and provide a warranty of ten years or greater covering all labor and materials. Liquidated damages will be assessed for delays beyond the completion timeline at a rate of 0.15 multiplied by the original contract amount divided by the original time for completion.