Yard program – group 16 SA/TAC

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2511 for the Tacoma Smelter Plume Yard Program - Group 16 SA/TAC project, targeting soil remediation at twenty single-family residential properties in Tacoma, Pierce County. The procurement focuses on comprehensive environmental remediation, specifically addressing soil contamination with arsenic and lead from former smelter operations. Key project deliverables include implementing temporary construction controls, excavating contaminated soils, transporting and disposing of soil in a Subtitle D landfill, importing clean fill, installing geotextile fabric, grading and compacting fill, and restoring properties to pre-construction conditions. The virtual bid opening is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, with a voluntary pre-bid Zoom meeting on May 13, 2025. The project timeline encompasses 220 days for substantial completion and an additional 60 days for final completion, with bid documents accessible electronically through the Department of Ecology's Box.com page.

The solicitation includes specific participation goals and requirements, targeting 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 6% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), 5% Washington Small Business, and 5% Veteran Owned Business participation. A mandatory 15% apprenticeship utilization requirement is established per RCW 39.04.320, with bidders required to submit detailed subcontractor lists and provide certifications regarding nondiscrimination and wage laws. The estimated bid range is $1,085,000.00 to $1,200,000.00, with a post-construction 60-day contractor landscape maintenance period for lawns and plantings. Prospective bidders must carefully review the bid documents, which will include amendments posted on the Washington Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) website. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability, environmental remediation expertise, and compliance with state procurement regulations to be considered for this comprehensive soil remediation project.