Seattle Maritime Academy Generator Installation

Seattle Colleges is seeking proposals for the Seattle Maritime Academy Generator Installation project through an informal solicitation (No. 4851). The procurement involves removing an existing diesel generator and installing a new 20kW-22kW 3-phase 480VAC EPA-compliant Tier-3 diesel generator on a marine vessel. Qualified licensed Washington State contractors with marine diesel generator installation experience are invited to submit comprehensive proposals addressing electrical systems, control panels, monitoring equipment, and United States Coast Guard marine installation requirements. The solicitation requires respondents to provide three customer references from similar projects completed within the past 36 months and comply with specified insurance requirements. Evaluation will be conducted across three primary criteria: experience and staff qualifications (50 points), project work plan and schedule (30 points), and cost (20 points). A mandatory site visit and pre-submission conference is scheduled for 8 AM on Wednesday, March 26th at the Seattle Maritime Academy, with proposal submissions due by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Prevailing wage requirements will apply, and contractors must submit appropriate documentation to the Washington Department of Labor and Industries.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is open to licensed Washington State contractors with demonstrated marine generator installation expertise. The total project budget is not to exceed $70,000 before applicable taxes, indicating a relatively modest procurement opportunity. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the project requires careful integration with existing maritime infrastructure and strict adherence to marine environmental and safety standards. The solicitation emphasizes technical competence, with a strong focus on contractors' ability to execute complex marine generator replacement with precision and compliance. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities, marine installation expertise, and the ability to meet stringent regulatory requirements for marine vessel equipment installations. The project represents a targeted procurement for specialized marine engineering services within the Seattle Colleges system.