State Parks Project – Fish Barrier Removal Interior Culverts at Ocean City State Park

Washington State Parks is seeking bids for the Ocean City State Park Fish Barrier Removal Interior Culverts project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative focused on fish passage and habitat restoration. The project involves the removal of four existing fish barriers (at Crossings 423, 514, 515, and 516) and their replacement with two box culverts and two pipe culverts, along with associated roadway, utility, and stream restoration work. Bidders must submit sealed electronic proposals through the MRSC Rosters Bonfire Procurement Portal by 1:00 PM on March 5, 2026, with a scheduled pre-bid project site tour on January 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Ocean City State Park Welcome Center. The project requires substantial completion within 125 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within an additional 30 calendar days, and has a specific in-water work window from July 15 to September 30, 2026. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, be registered with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, and maintain specified commercial general liability insurance. Liquidated damages of $250 per day will be assessed for delays, and the project follows 2026 WSDOT Standard Specifications with project-specific special provisions.

The procurement includes several diversity and inclusion requirements, with voluntary diversity goals of 10 percent for Minority Business Enterprises, 6 percent for Women's Business Enterprises, 5 percent for Washington small businesses, and 5 percent for veteran-owned businesses. Bidders must demonstrate 15 percent apprenticeship labor hour participation, with financial incentives and penalties tied to this requirement. The estimated bid range is $1,325,000 to $1,525,000, with bidders required to provide subcontractor listings for structural steel, rebar installation, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work if the total bid exceeds $1,000,000. A mandatory bid bond of 5% is required for bids over $35,000, and the project is subject to various environmental permits including Section 404 and 401 permits, Hydraulic Project Approval, and Construction General Stormwater Permit requirements. Contractors must also be prepared to manage utility interruptions, with a maximum allowable downtime of four hours and required advance notice. The project emphasizes environmental restoration, infrastructure improvement, and compliance with state-level procurement and labor regulations.