2023-01 Building “A” Remodel Bid Summary

The project consists of the following work:

Schedule A – The Building “A” Remodel consists of revisions to an existing 27,500± square foot cement concrete tilt-up building originally constructed in 1980 and then extensively remodeled in 1998/1999.  This remodel project includes, but is not necessarily limited to: demolition; full lobby reconstruction; security improvements; remodeling of offices, restrooms, locker rooms, and work rooms; revisions to walls, flooring, and ceilings; replacement of inventory room ceiling; re-roofing of the building; HVAC improvements and modifications; and electrical system improvements and modifications.

Schedule B – The Building “A” Seismic Retrofit consists of seismic improvements to the structure and utilities of the building and site.  This retrofit includes, but is not necessarily limited to: seismic response retrofitting to a tilt-up wall and interior masonry walls; seismic support upgrades to interior fire sprinkler piping and gas piping; and seismic support upgrades to exterior utility building connections for water, sewer, electrical, and gas.

2023-01 Building A Remodel Plans

2023-01 Building A Remodel Specifications

2023-01 Building A Remodel Addendum #1 (added 3/15/2023)

2023-01 Building A Remodel Addendum #2 (added 3/24/2023)

2023-01 Building A Remodel Addendum #3 (added 3/27/23)

The engineer’s construction cost estimate is $3,500,000.00 to $3,750,000.00 including sales tax.

Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, and “Northshore Utility District”.  This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool.  It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Self-Registered Bidders List”.  Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project.  Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration.

Each bid must be submitted on the “Proposal” forms provided in Section 5 of the “Specifications, Proposal and Contract Documents” and shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in the form of a surety bond, postal money order, cashier’s check or certified check made payable to King County Treasurer, King County, Washington for a sum of not less than 5 percent of the total bid.  A bid shall not be considered unless accompanied by such bid proposal deposit.

CONTRACT AWARD

A contract, if awarded, will be based upon the lowest responsive and responsible bid or bids as defined in more detail in the bid documents.

Northshore Utility District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to delete portions or all of the work, to substitute alternative bid item prices for base bid item prices, to waive any informality in bidding, and to make the award deemed to be in the best interest of the District. Proposals received after the time announced for the opening will not be considered.  No Bidder may withdraw its bid after the time announced for the opening or before the award and execution of the contract(s) unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days.

Notice is hereby given that Northshore Utility District (“District”) will receive sealed bids for the following construction project. Bids will be received at the District office, located at 6830 NE 185th Street, Kenmore, Washington, by mail or other courier up to the hour of 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, after which all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A prebid walkthrough will be by appointment only and will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in 45-minute time slots during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each time slot will accommodate a total of 8 outside individuals and shall be scheduled in advance with the District Project Manager, Brandon Humphrey, P.E. Walkthroughs will also be attended by one District staff member and the Engineer. All questions and answers will be published by addendum at the conclusion of the walkthroughs.

Financing of this Project has been provided by the Northshore Utility District and by the Washington State Military Department Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.