2026-2030 Moveable Bridge O&M

The City of Tacoma is seeking a qualified contractor to operate, inspect, maintain, and perform non‑routine repairs on two movable bridges (the Hylebos double‑leaf bascule bridge and the Murray Morgan vertical‑lift bridge) for a three‑year base term with a possible one‑year extension. The contract is valued at approximately $6 million and requires 24/7 staffing for the Hylebos bridge, on‑call service for the Murray Morgan bridge, compliance with U.S. Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, and adherence to extensive preventive‑maintenance schedules outlined in detailed O&M manuals. The contractor must meet strict licensing, bonding, insurance, prevailing‑wage, LEAP (local‑employee/apprentice) and equal‑opportunity requirements, and must submit monthly operational and maintenance reports. • Operate both bridges per 33 CFR 117; 24/7 staffing for Hylebos, on‑call response within 2 hrs for Murray Morgan. • Perform routine preventive maintenance (lubrication, inspections, electrical testing, lighting checks) on a defined schedule; submit monthly logs and reports. • Provide non‑routine repair services on a force‑account basis, with prior City approval, and maintain a fully stocked control‑building storage area. • Meet extensive contractor qualifications: Washington state contractor registration, 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bond, $1 M+ liability insurance, 5‑year bridge‑operation experience, qualified bridge‑tender staffing, prevailing‑wage compliance, LEAP labor‑hour goals, and EE‑O/affirmative‑action certifications.