Forms/Reference Documents

Public works bidding

What’s new

  • Switch to statewide small works roster: DES switched to the statewide small works roster through the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC). Register now.
  • Online bidding: DES has launched a new bidding portal (Bonfire) that allows you to submit bids and proposals to DES online.
    • It is live for construction contractors, including small works roster.
    • Coming soon for other solicitation types, and small works roster consultants.
    • In the Bonfire portal, select "register now" in the upper right-hand corner.

Policies and procedures

Public works request form

Consultant selection

Design

Capitol Campus and DES-managed facilities

Bidding

Construction manual by solicitation type

Note: Small works roster bid submissions are now online through Bonfire. DES has combined the construction manual only for both construction contractors and small works roster ($150-$350k) into one manual, effective July 18, 2024.

Construction contractors [Bonfire]

Small works roster - ($150-350K Bonfire)

Small works roster - direct negotiate contracting instructions (below $150K)

Design-build (DB), general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM), job order contracting (JOC)

Other bidding documents

Small works roster

Bidding templates for public agencies

Agencies with public works authority who choose to use these sample bidding templates must review and change them to meet their own requirements and business processes.

Construction

Closeout

Energy

ESPC

ELCCA

Reference documents

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