Community Solar, Port of Ridgefield

Clark Public Utilities is requesting sealed bids for design, supply, and installation of a 180 kW rooftop photovoltaic system at Building A of the Port of Ridgefield, 5645 S 11th Street, Ridgefield, Washington, with bids due June 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. A pre-bid meeting and mandatory site walk-through occur May 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the project location; bidders must provide their own equipment capable of reaching 2-stories high to access the roofs.

This is a public works project under Clark Public Utilities' Community Solar Program. Bidders must hold current Washington State contractor registration, a valid UBI number, appropriate licensing if applicable, and workers' compensation coverage. Supplemental responsibility criteria require an Experience Modification Rating of 1.0 or less and successful completion of at least two similar projects (minimum 50 kVA commercial/industrial roof-mounted systems). The apparent low bidder must submit documentation demonstrating compliance with supplemental criteria within 24 hours of the bid deadline.

The Engineer's Estimate is $450,000 excluding Washington State sales tax. A bid guarantee of 5% of the total bid amount (including additives and alternates, excluding sales tax) must accompany all bids, submitted as either an original surety company bid bond on the Owner-provided form or a cashier's/certified check payable to Clark Public Utilities. Successful bidders must provide separate Payment and Performance Bonds each for 100% of the contract award amount plus sales tax, and submit certificates of insurance meeting specified requirements, all within 10 calendar days of award notification.

Sealed bids are submitted electronically through ProcureWare or by hand delivery/courier to Clark Public Utilities' Purchasing Department, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662. Public bid opening and reading occur shortly after the June 5 deadline, with a conference line option (1-866-951-1151, Conference ID 335-968-365). Contract award is expected within 60 calendar days of the bid submission deadline.