YVS Main Building Window Replacement

The contract pertains to the replacement of windows at the YVS Main Building, managed by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services for the Department of Social and Health Services, with an estimated project value between 1 million and 5 million dollars. The solicitation, posted on October 20, 2025, sets a bid response deadline of November 18, 2025, with bids submitted electronically via the DES Public Procurement Portal. The project emphasizes compliance with Washington State public works laws, including prevailing wage rates, which are applicable based on Yakima County's rates effective at bid time. Bidders must submit subcontractor disclosure forms—Form A at bid submission for projects over $1 million, listing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors, and Form B within 48 hours afterward for structural steel and rebar work—both through specified channels. The project mandates a minimum of 15% apprentice labor hours and encourages voluntary participation in diversity goals, including minority, women, small business, and veteran-owned enterprises, with registration in the DES Diversity Compliance program required for the successful bidder. While the advertisement and supporting documents specify procedures for bid submission, subcontractor disclosure, and workforce standards, they do not explicitly detail packaging, shipping, or inspection and acceptance procedures. The project specifications, quality standards, and inspection locations are to be obtained from the full technical documents accessible via the procurement portal, as no specific clauses or standards are included in the advertisement. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on compliance with bid requirements, responsibility criteria, and price, with no mention of specific evaluation weights or alternative award methods. Overall, the contract emphasizes legal compliance, workforce development, and transparency in subcontractor disclosures, with detailed technical and quality assurance requirements to be derived from the full project specifications.