2025-54770 Alta Lake Septic Tanks

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is soliciting proposals for a critical infrastructure project involving the fabrication and delivery of septic tanks for Alta Lake State Park. The procurement requires three 8,000-gallon septic tanks and two 6,000-gallon septic tanks, all of which must be approved and registered with the Washington State Department of Health. Vendors must be registered in the Washington Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) system and capable of delivering tanks within 60 calendar days of purchase order issuance. The bid evaluation will utilize a comprehensive point system, allocating 60 points for pricing, 20 points for experience/design plan/project schedule, and 20 points for Washington Small Business or Veteran-Owned Business certification. Bid submissions are due electronically via email to BidBox@parks.wa.gov by Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST, with the project targeting upgrades to the on-site sewage system in the Alta Lake South and Central Camp Areas. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in sewage system installation and compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations (WAC 246-272B).

The solicitation includes several advantageous provisions for small and veteran-owned businesses, with a 5% bid preference available for vendors offering PCB-free products and packaging. Certified Washington Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Businesses receive additional evaluation points, creating opportunities for local and diverse business participation. All tanks must be new, unused, manufactured to high quality standards, and include a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the project involves multiple large-capacity septic tanks, suggesting a potentially significant procurement. The tanks will be delivered FOB destination with freight prepaid to Alta Lake State Park, and the successful vendor must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating compliance with state health regulations. Bidders are required to have experience installing at least three systems with average design flows of 3,000 gallons per day, ensuring technical competence in complex sewage infrastructure projects.