072026-1049.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals document from the Port of Tacoma in Washington for Parcel 12 Ditch Maintenance Site Clean Up and Tree Removal 2026. The project encompasses comprehensive site restoration work including dredging the Fife ditch from south of 4th Street to north of Taylor Way to remove sediment and vegetation, excavating approximately 12 inches of material containing invasive plant species (primarily Reed Canary Grass and Yellow Flag Iris), and removing 6 inches of debris-laden soil from a former homeless encampment containing general refuse, batteries, clothing, tools, and building materials. Additional work includes excavating approximately 24 inches of slag-like material, removing 80 to 90 percent of trees on site (with human-impacted trees disposed of off-site and non-impacted materials mulched on-site), and restoring disturbed areas and ditch side slopes. All excavated material will be transported to LRI's facility at 304th and Meridian for disposal, with the Port paying tipping fees and applicable taxes directly to LRI.

The proposal document specifies that trees marked to remain will receive protective installation, and non-impacted tree materials will be salvaged and stockpiled at an adjacent Port facility for future reuse. Bid submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and contract terms are outlined within the document, though specific pricing structures, award dates, response deadlines, and contract duration details should be referenced directly in the RFP for accurate bidding purposes. Contractors should note the requirement to manage materials from multiple excavation phases and coordinate with the Port's designated disposal facility and adjacent stockpiling location.