Cushman No. 1 Dam Right and Left-Wing Wall Anchoring

The City of Tacoma, Washington (Tacoma Power/Generation division) is requesting bids on the supply, installation, and testing of ten 61-strand re-stressable post-tensioned tiedown anchors and one verification test anchor at the Cushman No. 1 Dam in Mason County, with bids due September 8, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site showing on August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cushman No. 2 Project Office in Shelton. A reciprocal bidder preference applies to non-resident contractors from states providing in-state bid preferences.

All workers must comply with Washington prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 39.12 RCW, with rates effective as of the submittal deadline. Bidders must meet mandatory state responsibility criteria, including current contractor registration, Washington Unified Business Identifier number, and industrial insurance coverage. Labor warranties of minimum three years and parts warranties of the greater of manufacturer's warranty or one year are required, with on-site repairs required within 48 hours of notification during normal business hours.

The project estimate ranges from $7 million to $8 million. The contract completion deadline is 130 working days from notice to commence work, estimated for October 2026, with liquidated damages assessed for non-compliance. Bidders must provide unit or lump sum pricing for each line item. A bid bond of not less than 5% of the total bid amount is required, along with performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract total.

Questions are due by August 21, 2026, with responses due August 28. Bids may be submitted electronically to sendbid@tacoma.gov or in person at the Tacoma Public Utilities Administration Building by 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with bid opening at 11:15 a.m. the same date. Anticipated award is September 2026, with Public Utility Board and City Council approval expected in October 2026.