Active SLED Opportunity · WASHINGTON · MRSC ROSTERS - MUNICIPAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES CENTER
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Construction of the Sumner Library, a new 17,133 sq ft public library in Sumner, WA. Scope includes site development, building construction, utility installation, and LEED Silver certification compliance. Estimated bid range $15.35M-$18.26M. Key dates from April to June 2026. Minority- and women-owned businesses encouraged to apply.
The Pierce County Library System (“Library”) is a junior taxing district under the laws of the State of Washington established in 1946 as a rural library district under chapter 27.12 RCW. The Library provides library services for the residents of unincorporated Pierce County, 15 annexed cities and towns (Bonney Lake, Buckley, DuPont, Eatonville, Edgewood, Fife, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Milton, Orting, South Prairie, Steilacoom, Sumner, University Place, and Wilkeson). The total estimated population served is 680,000. More information about the Library may be found online at www.mypcls.org.Thank you for your interest in proposing on the SUMNER LIBRARY – CONSTRUCTION. The purpose of this RFB is for site preparation, development, and construction of a 17,133 square foot building on a 73,573 square foot parcel located at 15126 Main Street East, Sumner, Washington. The project involves removal of preload surcharge, site development conforming to City of Sumner zoning regulations and East Main Street design guidelines. Site development will include the East Main Street frontage and on-site parking on the south side of the site. Building construction shall be governed by all conditions as indicated in the construction drawings and specifications listed above and per attached, including all labor, materials, equipment, and services required to complete the project. Scope includes, but is not limited to the construction of a new public library facility:Work includes, but is not limited to:• Removal of existing preload surcharge and related earthwork. • Site development in conformance with City of Sumner zoning regulations and East Main Street design guidelines. • Construction of new parking areas and associated site improvements on the south portion of the site. • Utility extensions and connections. • Construction of a fully enclosed, conditioned public library building including structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and life safety systems. • Installation of interior finishes, fixed furnishings, casework, and building systems as indicated in the Contract Documents. • Coordination and incorporation of deferred submittal components, including but not limited to roof truss design, buckling-restrained bracing, and aggregate pier systems. • All labor, materials, equipment, supervision, testing, inspections, permits, and services necessary to provide a complete and operational facility in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications. • Plan, manage, and execute all construction activities in alignment with the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED v4.1 rating to achieve LEED Silver certification. Include but not limited to procuring LEED-compliant materials, tracking and documenting all LEED credits; maintaining waste management, indoor air quality, and commissioning requirements; and submitting all documentation necessary for certification through USGBC’s LEED Online platform.Estimated base bid range: $15.35Mil to $18.26Mil.The Work shall be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents and all applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.The Library encourages qualified proposals from minority- and women-owned businesses. Resources to assist such proposers can be found at https://omwbe.wa.gov the website for the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 13th 2026, 8:00 AM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-Bid Informational Session (Virtual) | Microsoft Teams | See Bid Set Specifications Document for Meeting Details & Link | Apr 21st 2026, 2:00 PM PDT | No |
| Upcoming | Substitution Requests Due | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Substitution Requests | Apr 28th 2026, 2:00 PM PDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Apr 28th 2026, 2:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | RFB Question Responses Due from Library | Online Portal | Deadline for PCLS to respond to Questions and Substitution Requests | May 12th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 27th 2026, 2:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | RFB Opening (Virtual) | Microsoft Teams | See Bid Set Specifications Document for Meeting Details & Link | May 27th 2026, 2:15 PM PDT | No |
| Upcoming | Notice of Intent to Award | *Estimated Date | Jun 12th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | No | |
| Upcoming | Notice of Award | *Estimated Date | Jun 24th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | No |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signed RFB with Completed Forms | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Has this bid been signed by a corporate official who has been authorized to make such bid commitments? | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| Has the bidder reviewed and acknowledged any and all issued addendums to this project? | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| Bid Bond | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Sumner Library Construction Bid Sheet (BT-95EZ) | BidTable: Datatable | N/A | Required | You will need to complete the BidTable online in the browser. The BidTable can be filled any time during your submission. Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare. |
Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Signed RFB with Completed Forms File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Has this bid been signed by a corporate official who has been authorized to make such bid commitments? Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Has the bidder reviewed and acknowledged any and all issued addendums to this project? Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bid Bond File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Sumner Library Construction Bid Sheet (BT-95EZ) BidTable: Datatable N/A Required You will need to complete the BidTable online in the browser. The BidTable can be filled any time during your submission. Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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