Tumwater RHQ - Building Demolition - OR

The Washington State Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for hazardous material abatement and demolition of nine buildings at the former WSDOT Regional Headquarters at 5702 Capital Blvd. SE, Tumwater, Washington, with bids due July 22, 2026 by 11:00:59 a.m. Pacific Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through on July 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. This is a Public Works Small Business Enterprise set-aside with a 5 percent PWSBE participation requirement and a 2 percent Veteran-Owned Business participation requirement.

The scope encompasses hazardous material abatement (Work Class 44) and demolition of nine buildings (Work Class 13), sawcut and fill of basements for three buildings, basement capping, demolition of site elements, fence installation, and related work. The project allows 180 working days for completion. Apprentice participation is mandatory — 15 percent or more of project labor hours must be performed by registered apprentices, documented through the L&I Prevailing Wage Intent & Affidavit system.

Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid deposit or proposal bond, a completed PWSVB Plan demonstrating required participation, a Subcontractor List, and a Contractor Certification Wage Law Compliance form. Comprehensive general liability insurance of $3 million per occurrence, pollution liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence and $1 million aggregate, and Owners and Contractors Protective insurance of $3 million per occurrence are required. All apprentice compliance, PWSVB participation, and safety program costs must be included in the bid price. Liquidated damages are $500 per working day for failure to achieve timely completion. Contract award is expected within 45 calendar days of bid opening. Bids are accepted only from pre-qualified contractors via BidExpress or physical submission to WSDOT Room A101, 1655 2nd Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, WISHA safety standards, and federal-aid contract provisions.