City of Camas, Project No. FAC23008G
October 2026
Grass Valley Fire Station 42 MEP Improvements
CALL FOR BIDS
CITY OF CAMAS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Engineers Estimate $895,434.88
The improvement for which bids will be received follows:
Bid opening on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at the Camas City Hall Council Chambers located at 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington 98607. Sealed bids in clearly marked envelopes (including Bidding Company’s Name, Contact information, Project Number and Project Title) will be received by the City of Camas Administrative Services (in front of City Hall), 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington 98607, until 10:00AM.
All Bid Proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such Bid Proposal. Should the successful Bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) 2026 Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction (standard specifications), the Bid Proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Camas.
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 Builders Exchange of Washington (BXWA) and clicking on "Posted Projects", "Public Works", and "City of Camas". 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 who 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. Bids from Bidders who are not listed on the self-registered bidders list may be returned to bidders unopened. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration. Hard copies of the bid documents can be purchased using the BXWA Online Print Ordering System.
Statement of Work:
The City of Camas owns and operates the Fire Station 42 at 4321 NW Parker St. The building was originally constructed in 2000. The building’s mechanical equipment and plumbing fixtures are at the end of serviceable life and will be replaced with new equipment per the Drawings and Specifications. A new source capture exhaust system is to be installed. A new Energy Recovery Ventilation System with Distribution to new Air Handlers is to be installed. A new Building Automation System is to be installed to allow the city to access, control, and monitor all Mechanical Equipment within the building. Electrical Scope to consist of Disconnection/Reconnection of replaced Mechanical Equipment and Upgrade to circuits and wiring as necessary to accommodate the new Equipment. In addition to MEP-Related Scope of Work we have specified demolition of existing Half-Height Mezzanine Wall within the fire stations apparatus bay to reconstruct the wall providing a fully enclosed mezzanine space. The City has included added alternate for siding review and repairs within scope of work.
Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting:
A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. The meeting will be held at the Grass Valley Fire Station 42 located at 4321 NW Parker St, Camas, Washington. Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. This is an opportunity to review existing conditions, verify equipment sizing, and ask questions regarding scope of work and bid submittals.
Equipment Substitutions:
Requests to use equipment from manufacturers not listed within the technical specifications will be allowed but must match quality, performance, and maintenance expectations of basis design equipment. Substitutions to be submitted no later than 5:00 P.M. Monday, November 9, 2026. A response will be provided by Monday, November 16, 2026.
For questions, please contact Justin Monsrud (Project Manager) at 360-817-7232 or jmonsrud@cityofcamas.us
The Contractor is obligated to pay the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Prevailing Wages, Rates for Clark County, effective the date of bid opening.
American Made:
In an effort to maximize the creation of American jobs and restoring economic growth, the City of Camas encourages the use of products and services that are made in the United States of America whenever and wherever possible.
Disadvantaged Businesses:
The City of Camas encourages the solicitation and recruitment, to the extent possible, of certified minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE), emerging small (ESB) businesses, and other disadvantaged companies in the construction of this project.
Civil Rights Act:
The City of Camas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. This Information is available in an alternate form by request by contacting 360-834-6864.
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Title VI Statement
The City of Camas, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
E-Verify Requirements:
Per City of Camas Ordinance No. 2626, as a condition for the award or renewal of any contract after January 1, 2012, the Contractor shall enroll in the E-Verify program through the United States Department of Homeland Security and thereafter shall provide the City with a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding (issued by Homeland Security) UPON REQUEST, affirming their enrollment and participation in the program. The Contractor shall be required to continue their participation in the program throughout the course of their contract with the City. Prime contractors shall require and verify that each of their subcontractors and lower tiered subcontractors are also enrolled and participants in the E-Verify program. This is intended to be used exclusively for employees hired after award and for the duration of the contract with the City of Camas. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration at no charge. E-Verify has been determined to be a suitable means for determining employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security website and select E-Verify to learn more or to enroll in this program.
Indemnification:
The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City of Camas, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the City of Camas. However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Contractor and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the Contractor’s liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Contractor’s negligence. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Contractor’s waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
This document and all associated public records will be released where required by the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW (the "Act"). To the extent that public records then in the custody of the Contractor are needed for the City to respond to a request under the Act, as determined by the City, the Contractor agrees to make them promptly available to the City. If the Contractor considers any portion of any record provided to the City under this Agreement, whether in electronic or hard copy form, to be protected from disclosure under law, the Contractor shall clearly identify any specific information that it claims to be confidential or proprietary. If the City receives a request under the Act to inspect or copy the information so identified by the Contractor and the City determines that release of the information is required by the Act or otherwise appropriate, the City’s sole obligation shall be to notify the Contractor (a) of the request and (b) of the date that such information will be released to the requester unless the Contractor obtains a court order to enjoin that disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56.540. If the Contractor fails to timely obtain a court order enjoining disclosure, the City will release the requested information on the date specified.
The City of Camas expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City. The City of Camas also reserves the right to delete any or all portions of individual bid items.
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Organization: City of Camas
Point of Contact: procurement@cityofcamas.us
