Green River Watershed Operations Heavy Equipment Services

The City of Tacoma Water Quality Department is requesting bids for ongoing and intermittent heavy equipment services supporting Green River Watershed operations on an as-needed basis, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time and public bid opening at 11:15 a.m. the same day. All labor rates are subject to prevailing wage requirements for King County Unincorporated in Washington.

The scope includes maintenance of roads, lands, and structures on Tacoma Water properties, with work historically encompassing log sorting, grading, culvert cleaning, and road repair and maintenance. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment. Work is weather-dependent and driven by road and slope failures.

The estimated annual contract value is $150,000, though this is an estimate only and does not guarantee a specific dollar amount. The initial contract term is one year from award, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods upon mutual consent subject to price adjustment. The anticipated award date is on or about October 15, 2026. Place of performance is the Green River Watershed entrance at 36932 Green River Headworks Road SE, Ravensdale, Washington 98051.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check with proposals. The successful contractor must obtain a payment and performance bond in the amount of 25% of the contract total. Contractors must maintain current Washington contractor registration, Unified Business Identifier number, Industrial Insurance coverage, and prevailing wage training compliance. Contractors working within the watershed must comply with water supply protection requirements, including terrestrial and aquatic invasive species protocols, and must possess an off-site decontamination area. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million annual aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million), Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability ($1 million), and Pollution Liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate). The City reserves the right to award one contract, multiple contracts, or no contract.