Invitation to Bid: Lacey Education & Family Center (LEAF) Invitation to Bid: Lacey Education & Family Center (LEAF) Owner: North Thurston Public Schools GC/CM: FORMA Construction Company Architect: McGranahan PBK Project Location: 425 Marvin Road SE, Lacey, WA 98516 OPTIONAL Virtual PRE-BID MEETING, TIME, PLACE January 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM (PST) Lacey Education & Family Center https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forma-lacey-education-and-family-center-leaf-center-pre-bid-meeting-tickets-1978305577236?aff=oddtdtcreator#search OVERVIEW: North Thurston Public Schools is creating a new 45,000 SF Early Learning Center serving ages 3-5 years old. The project, known as the LEAF Center, will include early learning classrooms with attached outdoor backyard play areas, gross motor skill indoor play areas, administrative offices, a kitchen, a library in partnership with Timberland Regional Libraries, shared public playground, associated parking facilities and drives, utilities, and ROW and frontage street improvements. The project will be located on a vacant parcel just north of Nisqually Middle School. The general scope of work includes: Site demolition, reroute of an existing water main, full site improvements, off site right of way improvements, development of outdoor plaza and play areas, parking areas, site circulation and utilities.The new building is construction type V-B, fully sprinklered. It consists of a one-story structure with mechanical platforms.The structural system is primarily wood, including columns, beams, shear walls, roof joists and decking, concrete slab on grade. Exterior walls consist of veneer brick, metal wall panels, vinyl windows, and storefront. Roofing is single ply membrane roofing and standing seam metal roofing. Must comply with State of Washington prevailing wage requirements. 15% Apprentice Labor Hours Required NTP: March 16, 2026 Substantial Completion: 7/30/2027 Documents available: http://www.bxwa.com/bxwa_toc/private/2372/toc.html Questions contact Drew Hicks, Project Manager via email at drewh@formacc.com or (360) 480-8922 Sealed bids must be submitted on the FORMA Construction Company bid forms in a sealed envelope, complete and clearly labeled for the bid package. For tier-subs to FORMA's self-perform packages, please direct your questions to Adora Lanphere, Estimator via email at Adora.Lanphere@formacc.com or (360) 754-5788. Submit bids to: estimating@formacc.com or fax to (360) 943-5868 FORMA Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and requests bids from all subcontractors and suppliers, including minority and women-owned businesses; disadvantaged and disabled veterans; and emerging small business enterprises. Bids must be received in accordance with the requirements set forth in the instructions to bidders. All bids shall remain valid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days, alternates for ninety (90) calendar days. In accordance with RCW 39.04.320 the state of Washington requires 15% apprenticeship participation. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities / WA state contractors lic #formacc878or IPL0303021 Jan 7,14,21 2026