26-01 Drydocking, Repair, and Maintenance of the Whatcom Chief Ferry

The Whatcom County Purchasing department is seeking bids for the 2026 drydocking, repair, and maintenance of the Whatcom Chief Ferry. The project includes annual drydocking, repair, and maintenance of the ferry, as well as other related work. A mandatory bidder's conference will be held on January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM on board the Whatcom Chief. • The bid documents are available for download on the Whatcom County website. • The engineer's estimate range for the project is $1,300,000 - $1,600,000. • The bid submission deadline is February 3, 2026, at 2:30 PM. • The award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder.