Substation and Switchgear A/B Replacement

LOTT Clean Water Alliance is requesting bids for removal and replacement of 15kV fused switches and transformers at Substation A/B inside the headworks building at the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant in Olympia, Washington, with bids due August 26, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on August 4 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

The scope involves removal of existing 15kV fused switches and dry-type transformers and installation of new, owner-furnished 15kV fused switches and oil-filled transformers. The project is subject to Washington state prevailing wage requirements, with a minimum of 15% of labor hours performed by apprentices. The contractor must hold current licensing, workers' compensation coverage, and a clean safety record; must not have experienced prior terminations for cause or default within five years; and must assign a project superintendent with prior experience supervising wastewater treatment plant improvement projects involving electrical system replacement.

The engineer's construction estimate ranges from $1.132 million to $1.446 million including sales tax. The contractor has 245 working days from the Notice to Proceed to achieve substantial completion, with a one-year correction period thereafter. Retainage is 5% of contract value (excluding sales tax), held for 45 days following final completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per working day for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe. A bid guaranty bond or certified check equal to at least 5% of the total bid price is required at submission; the successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each at 100% of the contract price. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including $2 million commercial general liability, $1 million automobile liability, and workers' compensation as required by law. Electronic bid proposals must be submitted as PDF documents to the project portal by 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 26; physical bid guaranty documents must be submitted in person at LOTT's office. The LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors is expected to award the contract on September 9, 2026.