DES LEG & TOJ Exterior Safety Railings

The contract involves the design and installation of exterior safety railings for the Legislative Building in Olympia, Washington, under the project titled "DES – LEG & TOJ – Exterior Safety Railings." It is issued by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES), a state agency operating within the NAICS code 238990, which pertains to other building finishing contractors. The project is estimated to be valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, indicating a substantial scope of work focused on safety enhancements to the building's exterior. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for July 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with submissions to be made electronically via the DES Bonfire procurement portal. Bidders are advised that the bid opening will occur virtually through Microsoft Teams shortly after the deadline, around 1:30 PM. Performance is to be conducted at the Legislative Building located at 415 15th Ave. S.W., Olympia, WA 98504, with the exact delivery or performance terms not explicitly specified. The contract does not specify a particular contract type or set-aside status, and the State reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and waive informalities. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is William Sawyer, reachable via email or phone, and detailed instructions for bid submission, including plan access and bid results posting, are managed through the Bonfire portal. Overall, this project emphasizes safety upgrades through exterior railings, with a clear emphasis on competitive bidding, electronic submission, and adherence to state procurement procedures.