Description
The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is seeking two Job Order Contractors for the Western region (J26‑04 & J26‑06). The contract will be a two‑year base period with a one‑year optional extension, covering a maximum of $6 M per year and up to three years total. The contractor will provide cost estimating, design, scheduling, project management, documentation, and reporting for small construction/repair projects, with at least 90 % of work subcontracted to other firms. Key requirements include a $4 M payment and performance bond, prevailing‑wage compliance, mandatory diversity goals, and monthly reporting in the DES system. The award will be made to the two highest‑ranked firms after a Phase I review and a Phase II interview/bid process.
• Core services: estimating, design, scheduling, project management and reporting for work orders ≤ $500 k.
• Mandatory subcontracting: ≥ 90 % of work must be performed by subcontractors; diversity targets (10 % MBE, 6 % WBE, 5 % VOB, 5 % WA small business).
• Contract terms: up to $6 M per year, 3‑year maximum, $50 k minimum work‑order guarantee, $4 M bond, insurance, and safety plan required.