Vancouver Fire Station 8 Seismic Upgrades, Steel Install

The City of Vancouver, Washington Fire Department, through its General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM), is requesting bids for structural steel installation on the Fire Station 8 seismic upgrades project, with bids due September 15, 2026.

The scope encompasses structural steel framing as part of a comprehensive renovation and seismic upgrade of the existing Fire Station, which also includes two new wood-framed additions for sleeping quarters and a fitness room. Work is performed at the Fire Station 8 location in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, with the building remaining occupied during construction. The project manual establishes that all work must comply with the 2021 Washington State Energy Code and applicable code-compliance testing and inspections. Submittals are coordinated through the Architect of Record (LSW Architects) with 14-day review periods plus time for consultant or jurisdictional approvals. The contractor must submit a Critical Path Method construction schedule within 10 days of agreement, with a complete schedule due within 20 days of preliminary schedule review. Monthly progress payments follow AIA Documents G702 and G703 on a stipulated-price basis. Pre-construction and site mobilization meetings are mandatory, followed by weekly progress meetings throughout construction. The contractor is responsible for all testing, inspections, construction waste management documentation, and project record maintenance as conditions for payment approval. Substitutions during bidding and construction must follow designated CSI/CSC forms, and change order procedures are detailed in the project manual.

The complete Bid Set Specifications document (COVFS8 Bid Set Specs 2026-07-31.pdf, 20 MB) is attached and was posted August 20, 2026.