Issaquah Elevator Pit Water Intrusion Mitigation

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) is requesting bids for water intrusion mitigation at the Issaquah Transit Center Garage elevator pit under IFB RTA/CN 0177-25, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. An 8% Small Business goal applies to the contract price.

The scope includes installing a new curtain wall system at the northwest corner of the elevator shaft to prevent rainwater infiltration through door sills; a sump pump system in the elevator pit to automatically remove detected water; roof work; interior and exterior panel replacements for the elevator shaft; waterproofing; a pedestrian cable barrier; relocation of CCTV cameras, lights, and artwork; and painting. Work is performed at 1050 17th Ave NW, Issaquah, Washington 98027.

The Engineer's estimate is $1,200,000 to $1,800,000. Sound Transit has established an Apprentice Utilization goal of 20% of total contract labor hours. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Washington Chapters 39.12 and 49.28 RCW. Bidders must hold a Washington State contractor registration certificate, current UBI number, appropriate insurance and employment security numbers, and prevailing wage training. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guaranty and, if awarded, furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the awarded contract price. All bids remain valid for 120 days.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. local time on Microsoft Teams. Requests for information are due September 22, 2026. Bid opening is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on September 22 via Teams. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Sound Transit Vendor Portal System. Contract award is made to the lowest responsive bid submitted by a responsible bidder. This project is not funded by federal grants and is not subject to federal contracting requirements.