DSHS - Rainier School: Maintenance Storage Improvements

The Rainier School Maintenance Storage Improvements project, managed by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services for the Department of Social & Health Services, is a public works construction effort with an estimated cost range of $415,000 to $505,000. Bidders are required to submit sealed electronic bids through the DES Public Procurement Portal by October 30, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid walk scheduled for October 14, 2025, at the project site in Buckley, WA. The project emphasizes compliance with Washington State prevailing wage laws, and bidders must register in the DES Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow), with voluntary goals set for minority, women, small, and veteran-owned business participation. Plans and specifications are accessible via the portal and designated plan centers, with physical copies obtainable from Helix Design Group upon a refundable deposit. The procurement process reserves the right for the State to reject any bids and waive informalities, and the bid opening will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. The contract is governed primarily by state-level regulations, including prevailing wage laws and public works statutes, rather than federal FAR clauses. While specific evaluation criteria, detailed line-item pricing, or delivery schedules are not explicitly outlined in the available documents, the process appears aligned with a lowest responsive responsible bid approach. The project scope involves site improvements at the Rainier School maintenance facility, with performance and inspection terms not explicitly detailed in the advertisement but likely governed by the project plans and specifications. Administrative contacts are provided for project management and procurement support, and all communications and bid submissions are managed through the designated online portal, emphasizing a streamlined, electronically driven procurement process.