2025-55140 Tolmie Lift Station Improvements

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is soliciting a materials-only procurement for the Tolmie Lift Station Improvements project (RFQ 2025-55140), specifically seeking qualified firms to provide infrastructure components for upgrading the wastewater lift station at Tolmie State Park in Thurston County. The procurement focuses on materials designed to bring lift station controls above ground, eliminate confined space entry risks, and create an overflow mechanism to prevent sewage spillage. Key deliverables include specific mechanical, electrical, and structural components that will enable State Parks staff to perform the actual maintenance and labor for improvements. Bids are due on Monday, April 21, 2025, by 1:00 PM PST, with electronic submissions required via email to BidBox@parks.wa.gov. The contract requires material delivery to the SW Region Maintenance Shop in Tumwater, WA within 30 calendar days of purchase order issuance. Evaluation criteria will consider factors such as pricing, experience, work plan, project schedule, references, and optional PCB reduction certification, with potential bidders required to provide comprehensive documentation including business profiles, pricing sheets, and certifications.

The solicitation includes several preferential procurement provisions, specifically offering a 5% bid preference for PCB-free products and prioritizing Washington small businesses and veteran-owned businesses. Bidders can earn up to 20 points for small business or veteran-owned business certification, which could provide a competitive advantage during evaluation. The estimated historical contract value is approximately $30,000 annually, though State Parks does not guarantee minimum purchases. Pricing must include all cost drivers except sales tax, which will be listed separately. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the project involves upgrading existing infrastructure at the Tolmie State Park wastewater lift station, with detailed technical specifications provided across multiple engineering plan set documents. The procurement emphasizes integration of new mechanical, electrical, and structural components to modernize the existing lift station infrastructure, with a comprehensive approach to improving functionality, safety, and environmental protection.