Transmission Electron Microscope Workspace - Dept. of Labor & Industries

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES), procuring on behalf of the Department of Labor & Industries, is requesting sealed bids for construction to modify an existing laboratory room to accommodate an owner-furnished transmission electron microscope, with bids due July 21, 2026 and a pre-bid walk-through on June 30, 2026 at the L&I Lab in Tumwater.

Voluntary numerical diverse-business goals have been established at 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veterans; achievement is encouraged but not mandatory. This is a prevailing-wage public works project subject to Washington State prevailing-wage requirements.

The scope includes installation of a new T-grid ceiling, creation of a new equipment room within the existing lab space, and modifications to mechanical, electrical, and low-voltage systems. The contractor will make connections to the owner-furnished TEM upon manufacturer installation. The work is located at 7321 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, Washington 98501.

The estimated bid cost range is $300,000 to $335,000. The contract completion timeline requires 90 calendar days for preconstruction and procurement following Limited Notice to Proceed, and 90 calendar days of active construction after final Notice to Proceed, with an additional 60 calendar days for final completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per consecutive calendar day of default after contract time expires.

A 5% bid guarantee is required. General liability insurance limits and payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract award amount plus sales tax are required. The contractor must register in the DES Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow) and submit monthly payment reporting for contract duration. No apprenticeship utilization requirements apply. Sealed bids are due no later than 1:00 p.m. on July 21, 2026, via the DES Public Procurement Portal, with virtual public bid opening on Microsoft Teams at approximately 1:30 p.m. the same day.