Program No. 6927 - M/V Steilacoom II 2027 Drydocking

Pierce County Planning & Public Works is requesting bids for dry-docking, repairs, and improvements to the ferry M/V Steilacoom II under Program No. 6927 (Bid No. 2026-MPW-125), with bids due July 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Bidders must be prequalified and meet mandatory responsibility criteria under RCW 39.04.350(1), including proof of licensure for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing work. An apprentice utilization requirement of 15 percent or more of project labor hours applies unless good faith efforts are documented and approved.

The scope encompasses comprehensive vessel maintenance and repairs in accordance with detailed plans and specifications, with completion required within 40 working days. Work includes structural repairs and system overhauls necessary to maintain operational capability and safety standards.

The estimated project cost ranges from $3.75 million to $4.5 million. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the maximum bid amount and, upon award, provide executed payment and performance bonds for the full contract amount from approved sureties registered with the Washington State Insurance Commissioner. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory: Commercial General Liability ($3 million each occurrence / $4 million general aggregate), Automobile Liability ($2 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation, LHWCA coverage ($1 million minimum limits), Hull and Machinery insurance at market value, Marine Pollution Liability ($5 million per occurrence), and Ship Repairers Liability ($5 million limit).

The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements and Title VI nondiscrimination provisions. Liquidated damages of $6,500 per working day apply for delays beyond the 40-working-day completion period. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Pierce County Procurement and Contract Services website or in sealed hard copy format to the Finance Procurement Office, 1501 Market Street, Suite 420, Tacoma, Washington 98402. Proposals will be publicly opened and read via webcast 30 minutes after the submission deadline. Written questions on bid documents are due by 3:30 p.m. on the Thursday preceding bid opening.