SVH South Campus Chiller Plant Upgrades

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 1, d/b/a Skagit Regional Health, is requesting bids on chiller plant upgrades at its South Campus facility in Mount Vernon, Washington, under small works procedures, with electronic bids due October 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and two mandatory pre-bid meetings with site visits on September 8 and September 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sahale Conference Room.

The scope encompasses replacement of an existing air-cooled R-22 chiller with a new water-cooled chiller, installation of a new primary chiller pump and condenser water pump, replacement of two secondary pumps with three new units, addition of two refrigerant exhaust fans, improvements to the main piping distribution system, and building automation system upgrades. Work must be completed by March 29, 2027 for substantial completion, with final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter.

Bidders must hold a current Washington State Contractor's License, UBI number, and possess industrial insurance coverage and a Washington Employment Security Department number. Documentation of healthcare project management experience within the previous five years is required. Prevailing wage requirements established by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries apply. The contractor must use Procore construction administration software for all communications and documentation.

Bids must include 5 percent bid security, a proposed construction schedule, Statement of Responsibility and Statement of Relevant Experience forms, healthcare project management documentation, and a subcontractor list. Supplemental responsibility criteria are evaluated on a 60-point scale; a minimum of 48 points is required for responsibility determination. Performance and labor payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum plus sales tax are required before contract execution. Retainage is 5 percent in accordance with Revised Code of Washington Chapter 60.28. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for late substantial completion and $1,000 per day for late final completion. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on base bid plus any owner-selected alternates.