Description
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is seeking qualified contractors to replace the potable water distribution line serving Columbia Basin College (CBC) in Franklin County, Washington. The project is scoped as a civil‑construction water‑line replacement with an estimated bid range of $560,000‑$620,000. Bidders must obtain the detailed plans (available online or via a $300 deposit from Design West Architects), attend an optional pre‑bid walk‑through, and submit sealed bids electronically through the DES procurement portal by the stated deadline. The contract will be subject to Washington State prevailing‑wage requirements and DES diversity‑compliance goals.
• Scope: Excavation, removal, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new potable water line for CBC campus.
• Budget: Estimated bid cost $560‑$620 k; $300 plan deposit (refundable if plans returned in good condition).
• Requirements: Must be licensed/registered in Washington, able to comply with prevailing‑wage rules, and optionally meet DES diversity participation targets (MBE, WBE, SBE, veteran‑owned).
• Procurement: Electronic sealed‑bid submission via DES Public Procurement Portal; pre‑bid site visit optional on July 14 2026; bid opening via Microsoft Teams on July 30 2026.
• Contacts: Project Manager Jeff Gonzalez (phone (360) 819‑3240, email [email protected]).