Central West Headquarters Electrical Service Relocation

The City of Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services, administered by the Parks Department, is soliciting bids for the Central West Headquarters Electrical Service Relocation at 1403 W Howe Street under Project PW2026-026, with a listed due date of September 2, 2026. The source dates conflict because that due date precedes the October 27, 2026 posting date. The listing names no set-aside or local-vendor preference, but bidders must hold a Washington State certificate of registration, UBI number, industrial insurance coverage, employment security number, state excise tax registration, and prevailing wage training through Labor and Industries or an approved provider. Bidders must also certify compliance with Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 20.42 and RCW 35.22.650 non-discrimination requirements.

The scope covers obtaining temporary overhead service from Seattle City Light, demolishing the existing mast and weather head, and installing a new service mast, weather head, CT, meter, service disconnect, and main distribution panel. The contractor must also replace the 240D/120V/3PH/4W/600A service, backfeed existing loads from the new distribution board, and provide a backup generator for service cut-over if additional downtime is required. A street use permit from Seattle Department of Transportation is required for a street crossing, and the work includes a barrel vault trench for new conduit and conductors. All work must conform to the 2026 City of Seattle Standard Specifications and Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction. The contractor must independently verify utility locations through 811 and commercial locating services, maintain dust barriers and patch affected walls, ceilings, and floors, and bear parking costs. A part-time architect representative will observe the work.

The engineer's estimate is $221,154. The source names no contract term, incumbent, or evaluation criteria. A bid guaranty of five percent of the total bid, including additives and retail sales tax if applicable, must accompany each bid as a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond. Bids are submitted through the OpenGov Bid Form system. Project Manager Ray Gontarz (206-584-7034) oversees the work, and Osborn Architects Inc, PS prepared the project.