2026-056 - WCC - Cascade, Room 136 Remodel - Whatcom Community College

SMALL WORKS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSSealed bids will be accepted for the following project:PROJECT NO.:2026-056 G (1-1)TITLE:WCC CAS Room 136 RemodelAGENCY:FPS for Whatcom Community CollegePROJECT MANAGER:Kevin BarberESTIMATED BID COST RANGE:$165,000.00 to $220,000.00SUBMITTAL TIME/DATE/LOCATIONNo later than 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 20, 2025.Submit Online at DES Public Procurement Portal:https://deswa.bonfirehub.com(See additional information below)Bids should be submitted no later than 1:00 PM.For the Bid Opening, FPS staff will open bids within two (2) business days of the above bid submittal deadline.ISSUED BY:Department of Enterprise ServicesFacility Professional ServicesPRE-BID WALK-THROUGH:1:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Cascade Hall, 288 W Kellog Road, Bellingham, WA 98226.For specific directions for an on-site pre-bid meeting or site visit, please contact the Consultant listed below.If you have questions, please contact the Project Manager, Kevin Barber atkevin.barber@des.wa.govor 360-628-6417This link provides support with the Euna Procurement Vendor processes and help:https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/. Visit site for help and details.DES Public Procurement Portal is the official platform for accessing plans, specifications and detailed submissions for DES Public Works Projects. These documents can be obtained through the DES Public Procurement Portalhttps://deswa.bonfirehub.com. Contractors may also obtain plans and specifications from the Plan Centers listed below, or Brad Cornwell / Kelsey Gates at RMC Architects, 1223 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, 360-676-7733,brad.c@rmcarchitects.com,kelsey.g@rmcarchitects.comupon deposit of $200.00. Please make checks payable to RMC Architects, PLLC Plans must be returned in good condition within seven (7) days following bid date to obtain a refund of deposit. After seven days no refunds will be made.Please direct questions regarding this project through the DES Public Procurement Portalhttps://deswa.bonfirehub.com. Or to the office of the Consultant, RMC Architects, Attn:  Brad Cornwell / Kelsey Gates, 360-676-7733,brad.c@rmcarchitects.com,kelsey.g@rmcarchitects.com.Bid Results will be available on the DES Public Procurement Portal:https://deswa.bonfirehub.comfollowing the bid opening within two (2) business days.The State of Washington prevailing wage rates are applicable for this public works project located inWhatcom County. Bidders are responsible to verify and use the most recent prevailing wage rates. The “Effective Date” for this project is the bid submittal time and date above. The applicable prevailing wage rates may be found on the Department of Labor & Industries website located athttps://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagelookup/.The successful Bidder is required to register and create an account in the DES Diversity Compliance program (B2Gnow) athttps://des.diversitycompliance.com. Voluntary numerical Diverse Business goals of 10% MBE, 6% WBE, 5% SBE or PWSBE, and 5% Veterans have been established for this project. Achievement of the goals is encouraged.Bidders may contact the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (OMWBE) athttp://OMWBE.wa.gov/to obtain information on certified firms. Bidders may also utilize Washington Small Businesses registered in B2Gnow atDES diversity compliance program B2Gnowand Veteran-owned Businesses athttps://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/veteran-owned-businesses/vob-search.The State reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.STATE OF WASHINGTONDEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICESFACILITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES2026056Gadvtwr2