On-Call Marine Electrical Services for Ferry Vessels

Pierce County Planning & Public Works, through its Ferry Division, is soliciting bids for on-call marine electrical services for its ferry vessels operating in Puget Sound. The successful bidder will provide miscellaneous skilled electrical support on an as-needed basis, including diagnosis, repair, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems, components, and equipment aboard the county's ferry fleet. The contract will be structured as an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement, with tasks assigned via work orders on an on-call basis. This scope may involve work on navigation aids, lighting, power distribution, motor controls, communication systems, and emergency systems.

Key requirements include possession of a valid electrical contractor license at the time of bid submission, in compliance with Washington State RCW 19.28 and RCW 39.04.350. The contractor must have proven experience with marine electrical systems, familiarity with relevant codes (e.g., ABYC, NEC marine sections), and ability to work in a marine environment including wet and dry docks. The contractor must also comply with all safety and insurance requirements as detailed in the bid packet. Services will be delivered in Pierce County, Washington, primarily at the county's ferry terminals and maintenance facilities.

All bid documents, including the Bid Packet (2026-ITB-095) and Exhibit A - Scope of Work, are available for download from the Pierce County procurement portal (OpenGov). The solicitation was released on July 3, 2026, and the deadline for submitting bids is July 20, 2026 at 20:00:00 UTC. No pre-bid conference or Q&A deadline has been scheduled; vendors may direct questions to the procurement contact. The county reserves the right to amend the schedule.

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive bid. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the procurement portal. The contract is anticipated to start upon award and have an initial term of one year with options for renewal, subject to mutual agreement and funding availability. This solicitation is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of Pierce County's ferry transportation infrastructure.