5301 8th Street E Roof Replacement (2026)

The Port of Tacoma is requesting sealed bids on roof replacement and waterproofing for two pre-engineered metal buildings at 5301 8th Street E and 5216 7th Street E in Fife, Washington (Project No. 101716.01, Procurement No. 072026-1044), with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at One Sitcum Plaza, Tacoma.

The scope is demolition, reroofing, and waterproofing flashings using structural standing seam roofing over purlins installed as in-kind replacement on the existing metal buildings. The contract term is 180 calendar days to Substantial Completion plus 30 calendar days for Final Completion. Liquidated damages are $250 per calendar day for failure to meet Substantial Completion and $100 per calendar day for Final Completion.

The estimated contract value is $300,000 to $500,000 plus Washington State Sales Tax, paid separately by the Port. Bid security of five percent of the base bid is required as a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond from an approved bonding company. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to one hundred percent of the contract award amount within ten days of award notification.

Bidders must hold Washington State contractor registration, current workers' compensation insurance, employment security department registration, and state excise tax registration, and must complete prevailing wage training as required by RCW 39.04.359. All work is subject to Washington State prevailing wage requirements. Attendees at the mandatory pre-bid conference must wear sturdy shoes and reflective vests. Sealed bids are submitted to the Front Reception Desk at One Sitcum Plaza, with public opening and reading aloud of apparent low bids to follow. Bidders may submit substitution requests up to seven days prior to the bid date through the Port's online procurement portal and must acknowledge receipt of all addenda.