Sharp's Cabin Remodel - REBID #2

The City of Bellevue is soliciting bids for the remodel of Sharp’s Cabin at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, located at 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005, with the goal of increasing the facility’s usability through interior renovation and replacement of one exterior window. The project requires demolition and removal of interior walls, lighting, and the exterior window, followed by reconstruction using materials that match existing historical finishes, including Douglas Fir tongue and groove paneling, which must be verified for material, style, and thickness during demolition. All new materials must be submitted for approval prior to use, and any surface disturbances must be finished to ensure a uniform appearance with the original architecture. The work must comply with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations, and adhere to the specifications outlined in Attachment A and the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, Municipal Construction or Utilities Engineering Standards. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 39.12 RCW, and the contractor must pay all workers the rates established by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries, with certified statements of intent and affidavits of wages paid required prior to and after payment. The estimated contract value is $45,000, and bidders may propose either a lump sum, unit price, or time and material pricing structure, not to exceed the estimated amount plus applicable taxes. Bidders must meet stringent responsibility criteria, including being registered under Chapter 18.27 RCW, maintaining a current Washington UBI number, holding valid industrial insurance coverage, and possessing an active Washington state contractor’s license and City of Bellevue business license. Additional mandatory qualifications include a minimum of four years in business under the current entity, five years of combined experience remodeling residential or cabin structures, and the successful completion of at least two similar projects to the owner’s satisfaction, preferably involving wooden interior remodels. All bidders must execute and submit five required forms, including the Bidder’s Qualification Certificate, Affidavit of Title VI Compliance, Equal Opportunity Requirements, and Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes, by the deadline of August 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Failure to submit these forms or meet any pass/fail criteria will render a bid non-responsive. After award, the successful bidder must provide a payment bond, performance bond, retainage agreement, certificate of insurance, and business license. The project must be completed and receive final inspection approval by November 2