Preventative Maintenance Diving

Kitsap Transit is requesting bids for preventative maintenance diving services covering inspection and cleaning of four passenger-only ferry dock facilities and ten ferry vessel hulls under IFB KT 26-059, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project is federally funded through the Federal Transit Administration with a DBE goal of 1.98% for Federal Fiscal Year 2026.

The scope requires cleaning and visual inspection of dock facilities in Bremerton, Port Orchard, Annapolis, and Kingston twice annually or as needed, and inspection and cleaning of ten ferry vessel hulls six times per year. All inspections must include thorough visual inspection, video survey, and written reports documenting underwater conditions. The contract covers an initial two-year period with three one-year renewal options exercisable at Kitsap Transit's sole discretion.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder evaluated on total bid amount before applicable sales tax. Bid security of at least 5 percent of the bid amount is required in the form of certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Washington State law (RCW 39.12); contractors must submit statements of intent to pay prevailing wages and affidavits of wages paid. Commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, commercial auto liability of $1 million per accident, and workers' compensation coverage including U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers compensation are required.

All bidders must hold current Washington contractor registration, possess a UBI number, and comply with mandatory and supplemental bidder responsibility criteria under RCW 39.06.010 and 39.12.065(3). Questions are due October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The anticipated board award date is November 3, 2026, with Notice to Proceed expected the week of November 8, 2026.