Description
The State of Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services is seeking qualified contractors to fully replace the fire alarm system across the State‑Supported Community (SCC) campus in Pierce County. The work includes design, removal of existing equipment, installation of new fire‑alarm hardware, testing, and commissioning, with related electrical, conduit, and structural support work as needed. The project is budgeted at $3‑3.7 million and will be awarded under a sealed‑bid, public‑works procurement that requires prevailing‑wage compliance, a minimum 15 % apprentice labor contribution, and adherence to diversity subcontractor goals.
• Scope: complete fire‑alarm system replacement (design, demolition, installation, testing, commissioning).
• Required disciplines: electrical contracting (primary), with possible HVAC, plumbing, and structural steel/rebar subcontractors.
• Compliance: Washington prevailing‑wage rates, 15 % apprentice labor, and diversity goals (MBE, WBE, SBE, VOB).
• Key dates: mandatory virtual pre‑bid walkthrough June 9 2026; optional on‑site walk June 17 2026; bid due July 7 2026 1 p.m.; supplemental subcontractor list due July 9 2026.
• Contact: Robert Fossum (Project Manager, DSHS) for questions and clarifications.