How to bid on the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court for Whatcom County

What Whatcom County is buying

Whatcom County is looking for a contractor to provide all materials and labor for a new covered sport court. This project is for the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center, located at 8251 Kendall Road, Maple Falls, Washington. This is a construction opportunity for firms experienced in building outdoor recreational facilities.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

Bids are due by 2:30 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Submissions received after this time will not be considered. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via Zoom immediately after the deadline. A recommended pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for 10:30 AM Pacific Time on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the project site. Interested parties must pre-register for this walk-through.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is suitable for construction firms with the capability to manage and execute a sport court construction project, including providing all necessary materials and labor. The contract includes a requirement for a minimum of 15% apprenticeship utilization for total labor hours. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned firms to respond.

How to respond

To access the bid documents, go to the Whatcom County bid postings page and locate this solicitation. Electronic copies of the bid documents are available for download in PDF format from the “Related Documents” section on the bid posting page. If you cannot download the documents, contact Whatcom County Purchasing by email or phone. Submit your completed bid to Whatcom County Administrative Services Finance-Purchasing at their office on the fifth floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 503, Bellingham WA 98225, before the deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all bid documents to ensure your proposal addresses every requirement, especially the minimum apprenticeship utilization of 15% of total labor hours. Attending the recommended pre-bid walk-through on August 31, 2026, is highly advisable, as it provides an opportunity to understand the site conditions and ask questions directly. Remember to pre-register for the walk-through.

Ensure your bid is submitted well before the 2:30 PM Pacific Time deadline on September 15, 2026, as late submissions will not be accepted. Double-check all calculations and ensure your pricing is competitive and accurate. Whatcom County will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.