Annex EV Chargers

Pierce County Public Works is requesting bids on the Annex Electric Vehicle Infrastructure project (ITB 2026-MPW-162) with bids due July 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and an optional pre-bid walkthrough on July 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This is a design-bid-build civil and electrical project subject to prevailing wage requirements under Washington State Chapters 39.12 and 49.28 RCW.

The scope comprises installation of 15 Level 2 EV charging stations and 2 Level 3 DC fast chargers at Pierce County Annex, 2401 S 35th Street, Tacoma, serving a parking lot with electrical service sized for future expansion to 90 Level 2 and 3 Level 3 chargers. Base work includes asphalt demolition and repaving, underground conduit trenching for electrical and communications, new light pole installation, security fencing modifications (12-foot automatic and manual slide gates), bollard installation, EV stall striping, and signage. Additive Alternate #1 ($15,000 contingency allowance applies separately) covers five security cameras, OneReach fiber-to-Ethernet extender devices, and cabling to connect cameras to the existing telecommunications room switch. The Level 2 chargers are G9-40A units at 208V single-phase, 8.3 kW each; Level 3 chargers are Kempower units at 480V three-phase, 200 kW each, requiring manufacturer-supervised installation and a new 1000 kVA Tacoma Power utility service connection.

All telecommunications infrastructure must comply with NEC, NESC, and TIA standards (TIA-568.0-D through TIA-862-B). The structured cabling contractor must be a manufacturer-certified Leviton Technologies installer with minimum seven years' experience and an RCDD-certified project manager; field technicians require minimum three years' experience and BICSI-approved training. All horizontal cabling undergoes 100 percent Category 6 testing via Fluke Networks DSX-5000 or equivalent.

The access control system contractor must hold Lenel On-Guard certification with minimum five years' experience and at least five comparable projects completed within the past five years. The IP security video system requires specified Axis P1488-LE cameras and associated infrastructure.

The project estimate is $1.204 million, not including Washington State sales tax. A 5% bid bond and 100% payment and performance bond are required. Substantial completion is due within 245 calendar days of Notice to Proceed or by May 13, 2027, with an additional 14 calendar days for final completion (May 27, 2027). Liquidated damages are $700.12 per calendar day for delays. Work is restricted to Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., unless approved. All contractor personnel require Pierce County background clearance and identification badges; interior access requires Criminal Justice Information Services clearance. A targeted asbestos survey (February 25, 2026) found no asbestos in 26 bulk samples but identified lead in five of ten paint chip samples; contractors must complete an Asbestos Compliance Statement. Questions are due July 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.