Description
The City of Tacoma is soliciting a competitive on‑call, time‑and‑materials labor contract to augment its Tacoma Power generation workforce. The award will be a three‑year, optional‑one‑year renewal contract valued at roughly $4.8 million, covering a broad spectrum of hydro‑electric plant trades and support services. Bidders must submit fully‑loaded hourly rates for a list of 20 labor classifications, include required insurance and bond costs, and agree to a one‑year rate‑firmness period. All work will be performed at various Tacoma Power facilities across multiple counties, with overtime and holiday work requiring prior written authorization. The contract emphasizes local‑worker and apprenticeship utilization (LEAP) and strict compliance with Washington prevailing‑wage rules.
• Provides on‑call, T&M labor for hydro‑electric generation facilities (welding, UAS inspections, turbine/gearbox repair, structural steel, general construction, etc.).
• Requires submission of a detailed price‑proposal form, subcontractor list, performance bond (25 % of contract), and $1 M cyber‑liability insurance.
• Pre‑bid meeting (virtual) on March 4 2026; bid deadline March 31 2026 11 AM PT; award expected April 2026 with Council/Utility Board approval May 2026.