Description
The State of Washington is soliciting bids to upgrade the fire‑alarm system in Building 10 of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Westside Health Center, located in Port Orchard, Kitsap County. The contract is a mid‑size public‑works project with an estimated bid range of $695 k–$765 k, requiring a full system replacement that includes detection devices, control panels, and notification appliances. Bidders must obtain detailed plans and specifications through the DES procurement portal, attend a mandatory pre‑bid walkthrough, and comply with prevailing‑wage and diversity requirements.
• Scope: Complete fire‑alarm system upgrade (design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning).
• Budget: $695,000 – $765,000 bid range.
• Mandatory pre‑bid walkthrough on August 4, 2026 at the project site; bids due online by August 25, 2026.
• Prevailing‑wage (Kitsap County) and B2Gnow diversity registration required; technical contact is Tres West Engineers (Roger Au, PE).