Charles Street Vehicle Maintenance HVAC Improvements

Solicitation PW#2026-041 is a lump sum contract issued by the City of Seattle's Department of Finance and Administrative Services for HVAC improvements at the vehicle maintenance facility located at 805 South Charles Street. The project focuses on upgrading the existing exhaust fan system and installing a new makeup air unit to improve the removal of noxious gases from the welding shop. The architect and engineer estimate for the work is 1,540,511.00 USD. Award will be granted to the apparent low bidder who meets mandatory responsibility criteria, with evaluation based on the sum of the base bid and any selected alternates. The contractor is required to provide payment and performance bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount and must adhere to strict quality control and safety standards, including UL certification and NEMA safety marking. Key submission requirements include an Inclusion Plan and a Bidder/Subcontractor List via the OpenGov portal. The project emphasizes social equity, requiring compliance with SMC 20.42 and the designation of an Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. Performance is subject to liquidated damages of 1,000.00 USD per working day for delays beyond the specified completion date. Weekly payroll reporting must be submitted through the designated online portal to ensure prevailing wage compliance.