East Lincoln Ave Bridge

The City of Tacoma Department of Public Works is requesting bids on removal and replacement of bearings on the East Lincoln Ave bridge for seismic resiliency under Specification No. PW25-0153F, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time and public bid opening at 11:15 a.m. the same day. This is a federally funded bridge project (Federal Aid Project No. BHM-3262(008)) subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards and state prevailing wage requirements.

The scope includes 15 line items encompassing mobilization, traffic control, safety provisions, bridge modifications, bearing assemblies, scaffolding, jacking procedures, and grout installation. The project references WSDOT standard plans and federal wage rates. No pre-proposal meeting will be held. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to at least 5% of the total bid amount.

The project estimate ranges from $600,000 to $750,000. The Federal Small Business Enterprise Program goal is set at 0%. All bidders must provide certification of compliance with Washington State wage payment statutes, state responsibility certifications, contractor registration, and industrial insurance coverage. Successful contractors must maintain certified payrolls and submit weekly payroll documentation to the City. The contract includes recycled materials provisions under SHB 1695, with bidders required to propose percentages of recycled construction aggregate and concrete within allowable limits. Bidders must complete DOT Form 272-022 Bidders Questionnaire and comply with federal labor standards, Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, and environmental compliance requirements under the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The contract includes standard performance and payment bonds and insurance requirements.