KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM: REIMAGINING SPACES AT KENT LIBRARY - PHASE 2 GENERAL CONTRACTOR

The King County Library System is soliciting bids for the Phase 2 General Contractor services to perform a full interior renovation of the Kent Library, located at 212 2nd Ave N, Kent, WA. The project involves approximately 22,600 square feet of interior renovation and tenant improvement work. The facility will be closed to the public and unoccupied during construction. The owner's estimated base bid range is between 3.25 million and 3.9 million dollars, with a required performance period of five months from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The contract is governed by AIA Documents A101-2017 and A201-2017, and requires compliance with RCW 39.12 prevailing wage laws, the Buy American Act, and the Build America Buy America Act. Bidders must provide a bid bond of at least 5 percent of the total bid and subsequent performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract sum. Award decisions will be based on price, references from three similar projects, and the completion of all ITB requirements. Bids must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by November 2, 2026, at 10:00 am. Contractors are responsible for all construction means and methods and must provide monthly invoicing using AIA Forms G702 and G703, with separate itemized charges for labor and materials. Key deliverables include finalized project record drawings and all necessary signed permits. Quality standards are strictly defined, including NFPA 70 for electrical labeling, SMACNA for HVAC ducts, and ANSI/AWI for countertops. Final acceptance is contingent upon the submission of project records and, for specific systems, inspection by an authorized Duro-Last Quality Assurance Technical Representative.