Project Information

Bid Title

Fairhaven Small Watercraft Launch and Dock - Concrete Float

Issuing Agency

Port of Bellingham

Location

Washington

Published Date

Feb 24, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

PW26-2

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Project Description

Bid Number:	PW26-2
Bid Title:	Fairhaven Small Watercraft Launch and Dock - Concrete Float
Category:	Public Works
Status:	Open

Description: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the Fairhaven Small Watercraft Launch and Dock located in Bellingham, Washington will be received by mail or in-person at the Administrative Offices of the Port of Bellingham, 1801 Roeder Avenue, STE 146 Bellingham, Washington until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026. The official time shall be taken from the designated clock at the Administrative Offices. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud. The scope of work for this project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the project identified above including the following major work items: ♦ Furnish and delivery of a 1,680 square foot concrete float that will also function as a floating wave attenuator A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. virtually. See Special Provisions for additional information. Engineers estimate: $425,000 to $575,000. Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier's check, money order, or an original signed and stamped surety bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Port of Bellingham. Any and all questions related to this project must be submitted via email to For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. prior to 5:00 PM, local time, on Tuesday March 10, 2026. No questions will be accepted after that time. The Port of Bellingham reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities. To register your company on the Plan Holders list, please contact Procurement by email at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . All bids submitted shall be considered as valid offers for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the bid opening during which time the Port of Bellingham will make the award or return all bids. Publication Date/Time: 2/24/2026 8:00 AM Publication Information: Bellingham Herald Closing Date/Time: 3/19/2026 2:00 PM Pre-bid Meeting: 03/05/2026 Contact Person: Matt Chapman mattc@portofbellingham.com Related Documents: Fairhaven Small Watercraft Launch and Dock - Concrete Float

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PORT OF BELLINGHAM

BID SOLICITATION

PROJECT:

Fairhaven Small Watercraft Launch and

Dock – Concrete Float

Bellingham, Washington

Whatcom County, Washington

Bids Due: March 19, 2026

at 2:00 p.m.

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PORT OF BELLINGHAM

PORT OF BELLINGHAM

Fairhaven Small Watercraft Launch and Dock – Concrete Float

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

NOTICE OF BID -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

BIDDER'S CHECKLIST ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

PROPOSAL FORM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

BID BOND-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

BID DEPOSIT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

GENERAL CONDITIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12

SPECIAL PROVISIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL

Section 01 11 00 - Summary of Work

Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures

DIVISION -35 – WATERWAYS AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Section 35 51 13 – Concrete Float

DRAWINGS

G-0.01 – Cover Sheet

CM-1.01 – Concrete Float

CM-3.01 – Float Section

CM-5.01 – Details

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PERMITS

Not Applicable

EXHIBIT “A” Contract (form of)

EXHIBIT “B” Performance and Payment Bond form

EXHIBIT “C” Wage Laws Compliance Certification

EXHIBIT “D” Prevailing Wage Rate(s) & Benefit Code Key

EXHIBIT “E” Statement of Subcontractors form

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PORT OF BELLINGHAM

Fairhaven Small Watercraft Launch and Dock – Concrete Float

NOTICE OF BID

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the Fairhaven Small Watercraft Launch and Dock

located in Bellingham, Washington will be received by mail or in-person at the Administrative

Offices of the Port of Bellingham, 1801 Roeder Avenue, STE 146 Bellingham, Washington until

2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026. The official time shall be taken from the designated clock at

the Administrative Offices. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be

considered. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud.

The scope of work for this project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment

necessary for the project identified above including the following major work items:

♦ Furnish and delivery of a 1,680 square foot concrete float that will also function as a

floating wave attenuator

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held Thursday, March 5, 2026,

at 11:00 a.m. virtually. See Special Provisions for additional information.

Engineers estimate: $425,000 to $575,000.

Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier's check, money order, or an original signed and

stamped surety bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made

payable to the Port of Bellingham.

Any and all questions related to this project must be submitted via email to

mattc@portofbellingham.com prior to 5:00 PM, local time, on Tuesday March 10, 2026. No

questions will be accepted after that time.

The Port of Bellingham reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities or

informalities.

To register your company on the Plan Holders list, please contact Procurement by email at

procurement@portofbellingham.com.

All bids submitted shall be considered as valid offers for a period of forty-five (45) days from the

date of the bid opening during which time the Port of Bellingham will make the award or return all

bids.

Notice to be published:

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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