Public‑health building remodel: bids opened; apparent low bidder identified

Summary

Bids were opened for the Okanogan County Public Health Building remodel. County staff read base bids and alternates aloud; Barry (Barry Construction) was identified as the apparent low bidder with a base bid of $1,348,000 plus alternate amounts. Commissioners said they will review bids, reconcile with available funding and report back.

The county opened sealed bids for the Public Health Building remodel on Nov. 5, 2025. Procurement staff read each bidder—s base bid and alternates into the record. Engineers and staff noted the posted engineer estimate and that available project funds in the current budget documents were lower than some bids.

Bidders and reported base bids included (as read in the record): - Homie Builders: base bid $1,420,000; alternate(s) listed. - Long Name (keyboard) (name read): base bid $1,507,000. - Barry Construction: base bid $1,348,000; alternate shown $24,000. Barry was announced as the apparent low bidder after the openings.

Commissioners and staff discussed next steps: county staff will provide bid documents and subcontractor lists to commissioners, reconcile the engineer estimate and available budget, and schedule follow‑up for award or additional review. No contract award occurred during the meeting; the board recorded the apparent low bidder and directed staff to return with analysis.