Leschi South Moorage Facility Upland Utility Installation

The City of Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services, in collaboration with Seattle Parks and Recreation, is seeking a contractor to complete the Leschi South Moorage Facility Upland Utility Installation project located at 100 Lakeside Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144. The procurement is a public works project involving the installation of electrical, water, and sewer utility infrastructure in preparation for marine construction by other parties. Specific work includes trenching, surfacing restoration, replacement or installation of curb ramps, and electrical system upgrades. The project requires substantial completion within 70 working days and physical completion within 80 working days of the Notice to Proceed, with no weekend work permitted. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection was scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and December 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., with the bid opening set for January 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Contractor questions were due by December 31, 2025. Bidders must submit a bid guaranty equal to five percent of the total bid amount and comply with numerous regulatory requirements, including responsible bidder criteria, prevailing wage compliance, and Build America, Buy America Act provisions.

The contract has specific requirements for contractor qualifications, including proper licensing, workers' compensation coverage, and completion of public works training. Bidders must meet federal and state disadvantaged business enterprise participation guidelines, with an emphasis on small business, minority business, women's business enterprise, veteran-owned business, and labor surplus area firm participation. The project is partially funded through the Washington State Parks Clean Vessel Act Program and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Clean Vessel Act Grant Program, with an Engineer's Estimate of $500,000.00. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million, Automobile Liability insurance of $1 million, and Umbrella or Excess Liability insurance of $2 million. Contractors must also comply with apprenticeship utilization requirements of 15 percent of total contract labor hours. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per working day will be assessed for failure to achieve substantial completion on time. The project involves complex utility infrastructure work, including shore power pedestals, lighting systems, and electrical service coordination with Seattle City Light.