SMALL WORKS Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Admin Crawlspace Encapsulation

The Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma is soliciting bids on crawlspace encapsulation work at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (Bid No. Z2026-19) under the Small Works Roster, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and mandatory pre-bid meetings on October 6 at 10:00 a.m. or October 14 at 1:00 p.m. Bidders must be active Small Works Roster members at the time of bidding — a hard eligibility requirement that filters who can compete. This is a public works project subject to Washington State prevailing wage requirements.

The scope includes sealing all rodent and pest entry points with metal mesh and concrete, installing drainage trenches and a high-powered sump pump to control groundwater, encapsulating the crawlspace with heavy-duty plastic liner, and installing three industrial dehumidifiers to maintain dry conditions and prevent mold. Project completion time is 90 calendar days from written notice to proceed.

The estimated budget is $80,000 to $100,000. The Metropolitan Park District encourages an 8% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) participation goal on projects of $20,000 or more. A performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract award amount is required. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to achieve timely completion.

Bidders must comply with responsible bidder criteria under RCW 39.04.350, including current workers' compensation insurance, state contractor registration, and public works training requirements. Contractors must file a Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages prior to beginning work and submit certified payroll records monthly.

Questions are due November 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bids are delivered to Parks Tacoma Headquarters Building at 4702 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 or emailed to procurement@parkstacoma.gov. Mandatory pre-bid meetings are held at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407.