Description
The Chelan‑Puget Public Utility District is seeking a qualified steel fabricator to design, fabricate, and deliver new pump frame assemblies for the JFB pump system at the Rocky Reach Plant. The work involves constructing A36 steel frames, performing welding, surface preparation, and protective coating, and shipping the completed frames to the project site. The solicitation is a materials solicitation with an estimated project value of roughly $1.5 million, and three bidders have submitted proposals ranging from $1.17 M to $2.11 M. No award decision is recorded, and the bid opening took place on October 13, 2026.
• Scope: Fabrication of four stacked steel pump frames (three pump frames + one platform frame) using A36 steel, including welding, preparation, coating, and delivery to Rocky Reach Plant.
• Estimated budget: Agency internal estimate $1,494,500; submitted bids $1,171,000 – $2,106,200.
• Required qualifications: Experience in structural steel fabrication, welding, surface preparation, and coating of large mechanical assemblies.
• Key dates: Solicitation published 9/28/2026; bid opened 10/13/2026 at 2:00 pm.
• Contact: Tammy Harn (Contract Specialist) for all inquiries.