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Bid Title

Notice of Call for Bids: 2026 M/V Guemes Pierside Maintenance Project #FEHO26-1

Issuing Agency

Skagit County

Location

Washington

Published Date

Feb 19, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

SKAGIT COUNTY Notice of Call for Bids: 2026 M/V Guemes Pierside Maintenance Project #FEHO26-1 PRE-BID MEETING & SHIP CHECK The pre-bid meeting and ship check is highly recommended for all Bidders and will be held on site at 11:45 a.m. on February 25, 2026, at the Anacortes ferry terminal located at 500 I Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221. All questions must be submitted in writing no later than February 27, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. to Rachel Rowe, Ferry Operations Division Manager at: 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, or at rrowe@co.skagit.wa.us. If the Contractor has concerns about the number of working days provided or the dates within which the work must be complete, the Contractor shall utilize the bidding period opportunity (with questions due February 27, 2026) to bring concerns forward to Skagit County. All addenda will be issued by March 4, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m. Questions submitted after 5:00 p.m. February 27, 2026, will not be considered, no answers will be provided, and no addenda will be issued. A progress schedule must be submitted with bid proposal or within 24 hours of bid opening date and time. Failure to provide a progress schedule within the required time shall result in the rejection of the proposal. The Bid Opening Date and Time is Monday, March 16, 2026, at the hour of 11:45 a.m. DOCUMENTS Bid Proposal Contract Provisions & Plans Notice of Call for Bids

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Proposal

for

Bidding Purposes

2026 M/V Guemes Pierside Maintenance

Project #FEHO26-1

Bid Opening: March 16, 2026

SKAGIT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

Skagit County

Public Works Department

1800 Continental Place

Mount Vernon, WA 98273-5625

PROPOSAL

2026 M/V Guemes Pierside Maintenance

Project #FEHO26-1

Skagit County, Washington

Bid Opening: March 16, 2026, 11:45 a.m.

All bid envelopes must be clearly marked on the outside, “Sealed Bid, 2026 M/V Guemes

Pierside Maintenance”

Sealed Bids shall be received at the following location before the specified time:

Bids may be hand deliver to: Skagit County Commissioners, Reception Desk,

1800 Continental Place, Suite 100,

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Mail to:

Skagit County Commissioners

1800 Continental Place, Suite 100

Mount Vernon, WA 98273-5625

The bid opening date for this project will be Monday, March 16, 2026. The bids will be publicly

opened and read after 11:45 a.m. on this date. Attendance will be in-person or remote by

computer, tablet, or smartphone:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87180001980?pwd=eEVGUGkxZ3NkQkhYSnhBMEo2RTQrdz09

or by phone: 1 (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 871 8000 1980

FAILURE TO SIGN OR COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION ON THE FORMS PROVIDED CAN

RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE PROPOSAL AS

NON-RESPONSIVE.

ENTIRE BID PROPOSAL TO BE RETURNED AS YOUR BID PACKAGE

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PROPOSAL

BOARD OF SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON 98273

Attention:

This certifies that the undersigned has examined the specifications for the:

2026 M/V Guemes Pierside Maintenance Project #FEHO26-1

And that the plans, specifications, and contract governing the work embraced in this work, and

the method by which payment will be made for said work, is understood. The undersigned

hereby proposes to undertake and complete the work embraced in this improvement, or as

much thereof as can be completed with the money available in accordance with the said plans,

specifications, and contract, and the following schedule of rates and prices:

Note: This work is exempt from Washington State Sales Tax per RCW 82.08.0285.

Please indicate preferred haul-out dates in order of preference and best availability:

(Note: Unit prices for all items, all extensions, and total amount of bid shall be shown. All entries must be typed or

entered in ink.)

Item

No.

Description

Spec QTY

Unit of

Measure

Unit Price

Total Price

1

WASH THE VESSEL

ABOVE DECK

01.0 1.00

LS

$__________ .___ $__________ .___

2 OPEN AND CLEAN VOIDS 02.0 1.00

LS

$__________ .___ $__________ .___

3

RE-COAT APRON SLIDE

AREAS

03.0 1.00

LS

$__________ .___ $_________ .___

4

REMOVE AND RE-

INSTALL FIRE PUMPS

04.0 1.00

LS

$__________ .___ $__________ .___

REPLACE DECK STEEL

5 ACCORDING TO REPAIR 05.0 1.00

LS

$__________ .___ $__________ .___

PLAN

PAINT INBOARD

6 BULWARKS & CUT

SCUPPPERS

06.0 1.00

LS

$__________ .___ $__________ .___

7

UNANTICIPATED

REPAIRS

07.0 1.00 EST $_________1 .00_ $____50,000 .00_

TOTAL BID $__________ .___

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This work is exempt from Washington State Sales Tax per RCW 82.08.0285.

Please indicate preferred haul-out dates in order of preference and best availability:

The performance period for the pierside maintenance shall be ten (10) working days (desired) and the

Contractor shall provide a feasible construction schedule. Work can start as early as April 28th, 2026, or

one day after contract execution, whichever comes first. Time starts the day the vessel is delivered to

the Contractor’s facility and this shall be considered working day one (1). The vessel shall depart the

Contractor’s facility no later than 8:00 a.m. following the last contracted date, unless otherwise

authorized by the Ferry Operations Division Manager. Contracted work must be completed, and the

vessel must be back in service on or before May 21, 2026.

Contractor must specify preferred pierside maintenance dates on the bid proposal.

By signing the bid proposal, the Contractor is agreeing to reserve space in the Contractor’s facility for

the M/V Guemes for the available dates listed by the Contractor. Skagit County shall reserve the right

to choose a pierside maintenance schedule based on preferred dates, shipyard availability and

operational needs and considerations. Upon execution of a bid award resolution, Skagit County will

contact the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder to confirm the pierside maintenance schedule.

Note: Contractor must enter at least one (1) choice for maintenance dates on the bid proposal but may

also list up to 3 choices for the maintenance dates. Skagit County reserves the right to decide on the

maintenance dates after the bid award. If the Contractor has concerns about the number of

working days provided or the dates within which the work must be complete, the Contractor

shall utilize the bidding period opportunity (with questions due February 27, 2026) to bring

concerns forward to Skagit County.

Skagit County shall deliver the vessel to the successful bidder’s shipyard facility and pick up from the

shipyard at the end of the availability.

1st Choice: _____________________________________

2nd Choice: _____________________________________

3rd Choice: _____________________________________

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PROPOSAL – Signature Page

The bidder is hereby advised that by signature of this proposal he/she is deemed to have acknowledged all

requirements and signed all certificates contained herein.

The undersigned hereby agrees to pay labor not less than the prevailing rates of wages in accordance with the

requirements of the special provisions for this project.

A proposal guaranty in an amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid based upon the approximate estimate of

quantities at the above prices and in the form as indicated below is attached hereto:

CASHIER’S CHECK

In the amount of $_______________________Dollars

CERTIFIED CHECK

In the amount of $_______________________Dollars

(Payable to Skagit County)

PROPOSAL BOND

In the amount five percent (5%) of the total bid.

Receipt is hereby acknowledged of Addendum(s) No. (s)

,

,&

Proposal Must Be Signed

Signature of Authorized Officials(s):

Firm Name:

Address:

PRINT NAME

Telephone No.:

State of Washington Contractor’s License No.

UBI No.

Employment Security Department No.

Name & Phone # for Project Contact.

*Progress Schedule included in Bid Proposal:_________ (initial to confirm)

*Progress schedule must be submitted with bid proposal or within 24 hours of bid opening date and time. Failure

to provide a progress schedule within the required time shall result in the rejection of the proposal.

Note:

(1) This proposal form is not transferable and any alteration of the firm’s name entered hereon without prior

permission from Skagit County will be cause for considering the proposal irregular and subsequent rejection

of the bid.

BID PROPOSAL MUST BE SIGNED

FAILURE TO SIGN OR COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION CAN RESULT

IN REJECTION OF THE PROPOSAL AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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