YTC 951 Building Renovation - Washington Military Department

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, procuring on behalf of the Washington State Military Department, is requesting sealed bids for renovation of Building 951 at Yakima Training Center, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on July 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at YTC Visitor Center, 970 Firing Center Road, Yakima County. Mandatory 15% apprentice labor hours of total labor hours is a hard requirement; voluntary numerical diverse-business goals of 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veteran-owned participation have been established and achievement is encouraged but not required.

The scope includes selective demolition, partition wall framing, architectural finishes, HVAC upgrades, fire protection systems, and electrical work to create office spaces. Subcontractor Listing Form A (HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical) must accompany the bid; Form B (Structural Steel Installation and Rebar Installation) is due within 48 hours of the bid deadline. Apprentices must be registered with Washington State Apprenticeship Training Council approved programs. Washington State prevailing wage rates apply.

Estimated contract value is $1.3 million to $1.4 million. Contract time is 240 calendar days for substantial completion after Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 30 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages of $600 per calendar day apply for failure to meet contract time. A $1,000 monetary incentive is available for contractors meeting the 15% apprentice utilization rate; shortfalls incur penalties.

Bid security of 5% of the base bid amount is required. Sealed bids are submitted through the DES Public Procurement Portal at deswa.bonfirehub.com with public bid opening via Microsoft Teams at approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 19. The contractor must register with the DES Diversity Compliance program and report monthly payment details to diverse subcontractors and suppliers. Reciprocal preference penalties apply to nonresident contractors from states providing bidding preferences to residents.