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Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2026-4500-1 Welders Procurement

Bremerton School District Bremerton, Washington

RFP: Seven (7) Welders

DYNASTY 300 PKG AR12VS FEEDER WIRELESS FOOT CONTROL Q3015

RFP Number: RFP #2026-4500-0

Proposal Due: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM, Pacific Time

Submit Proposals To: Kristi Taylor Via Emal: kristi.taylor@westsoundtech.org Or In-Person: 101 National Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312

Delivery Address: West Sound Technical Skill Center 101 National Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312

All communications concerning this RFP must be directed only to the RFP Coordinator, Cythia Rogers at cynthia.rogers@westsoundtech.org. Any other communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding on West Sound Technical Skills Center. Consultants are to rely on written statements issued by the RFP Coordinator. Communication directed to parties other than the RFP Coordinator may result in disqualification of the Consultant.

Each proposal is to be filed in a sealed envelope and marked with the appropriate RFP name, due date and time. All proposals must be at West Sound Technical Skill Center on or before the time shown above or they will not be accepted.

Proposal Certification: The signature on this RFP certifies that the contractor has read this Request for Proposal in its entirety, is authorized to bind the contract, and agrees to furnish the requested supplies or services in accordance with this Request for Proposal specifications. All signatures must be in ink.

Legal Name of Business:

Business Address:

Signature of Authorized Official:

Printed Name:

Title:

Phone: Email Address:

Addendum(s) Acknowledged:

mailto:cynthia.rogers@westsoundtech.org

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RFP Advertised in the Daily Journal of Commerce and Kitsap Sun August 28th and September 1st, 2026

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall perform such work and accomplish such tasks, including obtaining and furnishing of all materials and equipment necessary for full performance thereof, as identified and designated per Attachment A and all addendum(s). All work shall be coordinated and authorized by West Sound Technical Skills Center (Center).

INSTRUCTION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPSAL

1. Request for Proposal Review: Carefully review this RFP for defects or objectionable material.

RFP comments concerning defects or objectionable material or any questions with regard to this RFP must be made in writing and received by the RFP Coordinator at least five (5) days before the RFP opening date. This will allow time for an amendment to be issued if one is required. It will also help prevent the opening of a defective RFP, upon which award cannot be made, and the resultant exposure of RFP prices. RFP comments should be sent via email to the RFP Coordinator listed on the front of this RFP.

2. Submitting Proposals: RFPs can be emailed to Kristi Taylor with the following information contained in the email.

To: kristi.taylor@westsoundtech.org Cc: cynthia.rogers@westsoundtech.org

Subject: RFP #2026-4500-0 Welders Time Stamp Must be before 3:00 PM on September 8, 2026

In-Person Submission: Envelopes containing RFPs must be sealed, marked, and addressed as shown in the example below. Put the RFP number and opening date on the envelope of the RFP information. Envelopes with RFP numbers annotated on the outside will not be opened until the scheduled date and time. Envelopes not containing this information may result in a rejected proposal.

Kristi Taylor

101 National Avenue North Bremerton, WA 98312

RFP #2026-4500-0

Opening Date: September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Contractors shall include any attached forms in submitting proposals with the quote on company letterhead as backup. No other forms will be accepted.

3. Products: Unless otherwise specified, all prices shall be for new merchandise. Contractor may quote on any or all items. Prices quoted shall include all handling and packaging costs. Prices quoted for equipment shall include cost of instruction and services manuals where appropriate.

The Center reserves the right to accept KCDA and state contract pricing in lieu of a proposal.

mailto:kristi.taylor@westsoundtech.org mailto:cynthia.rogers@westsoundtech.org

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4. Prices: The RFP shall state prices in the units of issue. Prices quoted for commodities and service must be in U.S. funds and include applicable federal duty, brokerage fees, packaging, and transportation costs to the FOB point so that upon completion of the service or transfer of title the commodity can be utilized without further cost. Prices quoted must be exclusive of federal, state and local taxes. Invoices submitted for payment shall include a separate line for all taxes required by State of Washington law. All pricing has been determined independently, without consultation, communication or agreement with others for the purpose of restricting this RFP.

5. Addendums: List all addendum(s) received by addendum number on the first page of this RFP.

6. Specifications/Alternatives and Equals: The Center often uses manufacturer’s brand and model designations as a specification standard. In some cases, special brands are designated for compatibility with existing facilities or equipment. Offerings of alternate quality of features will, at the Center’s discretion, be considered on an “alternate” basis. Brands of equal specification, quality, performance, and use may be considered on an “equal” basis; however, the Center reserves the sole right in qualifying an “equal”. All proposals must include complete description and descriptive literature with the proposal document when an “alternate” or “equal” is bid. If the Center accepts a bid on an “alternate” or “equal” basis and the contractor has quoted the wrong item, as determined by the Center, the contractor agrees to pick up the item at their expense and refund any payment for the item within thirty (30) days.

7. Contractor’s Certification: By signature on their proposal, contractors certify that: they have read this Request for Proposal; are authorized to bind the contractor; and agree to furnish the requested supplies, equipment, references or services in accordance with the outlined specifications.

8. Miscellaneous: Illegible proposals will be rejected. Retain a copy for your records. All proposals and other materials submitted become the property of West Sound Technical Skills Center.

Public records are open to reasonable inspection by the public.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Authority: This RFP is written in accordance with RCW 28A.335.190 and the applicable policies of West Sound Technical Skills Center.

2. Compliance: In the performance of a contract that results from this RFP the contractor must comply with all federal, state, and court regulations, codes, and laws; and be liable for all required insurance, licenses, permits and bonds; and pay all applicable taxes.

3. Taxes: West Sound Technical Skills Center is exempt from Federal Excise Tax. The Center is required to remit Washington State Sales Tax including purchases outside of Washington where no sales tax is collected. Items purchased for fund raising purposes will be exempt from Washington State Sales tax under RCW 82.04.3651.

4. Delivery: Quoted prices are to be FOB Destination and shipping is to be prepaid and included (by the contractor). All items ordered may not be delivered to the same address within the Center.

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All merchandise is subject to inspection and acceptance by Center personnel before final payment.

5. Packing Lists: Packing lists must accompany all deliveries and include contractor’s name, purchase order number, RFP item number, unit of purchase, quantity shipped and quantity backordered. Packing lists are not considered invoices.

6. Payment: West Sound Technical Skills Center’s payment terms are NET 30. Invoices should be reviewed for accuracy to reflect information and pricing as proposed. At discretion of the Center, partial payments will be made for partial deliveries.

7. Continuing Obligation of Contractor: Notwithstanding the expiration date of a contract resulting from this RFP, the contractor is obligated to fulfill its responsibilities until warranties, guarantees, maintenance and parts availability requirements have completely expired, and beyond.

8. Right of Inspection: The Contractor shall provide right of access to its facilities to West Sound Technical Skills Center, or any of its officers, authorized agent or official, at reasonable times, in order to monitor and evaluate performance, compliance and/or quality assurance under this contract.

9. Suitable Materials: Unless otherwise specified, all materials, supplies or equipment offered in the RFP shall be new, unused, of the latest edition, version, and model or of recent manufacture. All products offered shall meet or exceed the applicable requirements of OSHA and WISHA.

10. Firm Offer: For the purpose of award, offers made in accordance with this RFP must be good and firm for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of the RFP opening.

11. Extension of Prices: In case of error in the extension of prices in the RFP, the unit prices will govern, in a lot RFP the lot prices shall govern.

12. RFP Preparation Costs: West Sound Technical Skills Center is not liable for any costs incurred by the RFP preparation.

13. RFP Rejection: West Sound Technical Skills Center reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to waive informalities or irregularities in any proposal. No faxed, e-mailed, or “postage due” proposals will be accepted.

14. Addendum(s): If it is necessary for West Sound Technical Skills Center to issue an addendum to this RFP it will be promptly be uploaded to ARC Planroom. All official clarifications or interpretations of the RFP documents will be by written addendum. Clarification given in any other form will be unofficial. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be aware of addendum(s) associated with an RFP.

15. Contract Funding: Contractors are advised that the Center anticipates the availability of funds for this RFP. Quantities identified are the estimated number of each item needed and will be used in the proposal evaluation process; however, the Center reserves the right to increase or

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Individual items may be awarded individually.

16. Assignment (RFP): Assignment of the rights and duties under a contract or Purchase Order resulting from this RFP is not permitted unless authorized in writing by West Sound Technical Skills Center.

17. Force Majeure: (Impossibility to perform) The contractor is not liable for the consequences of any failure to perform, or default in performing any of its obligations under this agreement, if that failure default is caused by any unforeseeable Force Majeure, beyond the control of and without the fault or negligence of the contractor. For the purposes of this RFP, Force Majeure will mean war (whether declared or not); revolution; invasion; insurrection; riot; civil commotion; sabotage; military or usurped power; lightning; explosion; fire; storm; drought;

flood; earthquake; epidemic; quarantine; strikes; acts or restraints of governmental authorities affecting the project or directly or indirectly prohibiting or restricting the furnishing or use of materials or labor required; inability to secure materials, machinery, equipment or labor because of priority, allocation or other regulations of any governmental authorities.

18. Late RFP’S: Late RFPs are those received after the date and time set for the receipt of the RFPs

AND WILL BE REJECTED.

19. Contract Extension: Unless otherwise provided in the RFP, West Sound Technical Skills Center and the successful contractor agree: (1) any holding over of the contract excluding any exercised renewal options will be considered as a month-to-month extension with all other terms and conditions remaining in effect and (2) to provide written notice to the other party of intent to cancel the month to month extension at least thirty (30) days before the desired date of cancellation.

20. Default: In case of default by the contractor, for any reason whatsoever, F West Sound

Technical Skills Center may procure the goods or services from another source and hold the contractor responsible for any resulting excess cost and may seek other remedies under law or equity.

21. Hold Harmless: The contractor will indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Center, its officers, agents and employees from all liability, including costs and expenses, for all actions or claims resulting from injuries or damages sustained by any person or property arising directly or indirectly as a result of any error, omission or negligent act of the contractor, subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them in the performance of this contract.

22. Jurisdiction: This RFP has been and shall be construed as having been made and delivered within the State of Washington, and it is agreed by each party hereto that this bid shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, Kitsap County, both as to interpretation and performance. Any action of law, suit in equity, or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this RFP or any provisions thereof shall be instituted and maintained and venue shall be only in the courts of competent jurisdiction in Kitsap County, Washington.

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23. Order Documents: West Sound Technical Skills Center is not bound by a contractor contract signed by a person who is not specifically authorized to sign for West Sound Technical Skills Center.

24. Billing Instructions: Invoices must be billed to the invoicing address shown on the Purchase

Order. West Sound Technical Skills Center will make payment after it receives the merchandise or service and the invoice. Questions concerning payment must be addressed to West Sound Technical Skills Center, Accounts Payable Department.

25. Copyright Provisions: Unless otherwise provided, all Materials produced under this contract shall be considered “works for hire” as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act and shall be owned by West Sound Technical Skills Center. West Sound Technical Skills Center shall be considered the author of such Materials. In the event the Materials are not considered “works for hire” under the U.S. Copyright Laws, Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns all right, title and interest in Materials, including all intellectual property rights, to West Sound Technical Skills Center effective from the moment of creation of such Materials. Materials means all terms in any format and includes, but is not limited to, data, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films tapes, and/or sound reproductions. Ownership includes the right to copyright, patent, register and the ability to transfer these rights.

26. Samples: In some cases, samples are requested to be furnished by the Contractor at no charge to the Center to determine acceptability of any item. All samples must be labeled with Contractor’s Name, RFP Number and RFP Item Number.

27. RFP Changes or Withdrawal: All changes and erasures must be made before proposal opening date and time, and initialed. Contractor may not withdraw their bid after the bid opening.

28. Bid Bond: A bid bond is not required.

29. Performance Bond: In accordance with Ch. 39.08 RCW, Contractor shall furnish to the Center a bond, with a surety company licensed as a surety in Washington as surety, conditioned that the Contractor shall faithfully perform all provisions of the Agreement and pay all laborers, mechanics, subcontractors and materialmen, and all persons who supply such person or persons, or subcontractors, with provisions and supplies for carrying out the project. Said bond shall be in the amount of the total amount of this Agreement. If the total contract amount is $35,000.00 or less, contractor may opt to have the Center retain fifty percent of the contract amount in lieu of the bond, for a period of thirty days after the date of final acceptance, or until receipt of all necessary releases from the Department of Revenue and the Department of Labor and Industries, and settlement of any liens filed under Ch.60.28 RCW, whichever is later.

30. Insurance: The following insurance is required and must be kept in force during the term of the contract. All required insurance must be in place prior to the start of any work. West Sound Technical Skills Center shall be given thirty (30) days prior written notice of any cancellation, suspension or material change in coverage. West Sound Technical Skills Center must be named additional insured with endorsement provided.

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Commercial General Liability

a. Written on an occurrence basis with limits no less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit per occurrence and

b. $2,000,000.00 aggregate for personal injury, bodily injury and property damage.

Coverage shall include but not limited to: blanket contractual, products/completed operations, broad form property damage, explosion, collapse and underground (XCU) if applicable and employer’s liability.

Professional Liability Insurance

a. Limits no less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.

31. Confidentiality/Safeguarding of Information: The Contractor shall not use or disclose any information concerning West Sound Technical Skills Center or information which may be classified as confidential, for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of this contract, except with prior written consent of West Sound Technical Skills Center, or as required by law, during the term of this contract and beyond.

32. Severability: The provisions of this contract are intended to be severable. If any term or provision is illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this contract.

33. Contractor Employee-Access to Children: The contractor is prohibited from employing any person who may have contact with children at public schools during completion of this contract who has pled guilty to or been convicted of crimes listed in RCW 28A.400.330. Failure to comply with this section shall be grounds for immediate termination of this contract.

34. Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion: A Certification Regarding

Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion form is attached. This form is an integral part of this bid and must be completely filled in, signed and returned as part of the bid package in order to be considered as a qualified bidder (See Attachment B).

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Attachment A

Seven (7) each WELDERS DYNASTY 300 PKG AR12VS FEEDER WIRELESS FOOT CONTROL Q3015

Must be received at site no later than September 30, 2026 or earlier.

1.01 Work Included

No additional work included. Only delivery of welders.

1.02 Related Work

No related work associated with this RFP.

1.03 Specifications

No additional specifications included.

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Attachment B Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion

In submitting the proposal to provide products and/or services as outlined in the bid specifications, we hereby certify that we have not been suspended or in any way are excluded from Federal procurement actions by any Federal agency. We fully understand that, if information contrary to this certification subsequently becomes available, such evidence may be grounds for non-award or nullification of a bid contract.

This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, Participant’s Responsibilities.

Signature of Authorized Official:

Printed Name:

Title:

Legal Name of Business:

Business Address:

Date: