NCRTS Refuse Crane Replacement

This contract concerns the replacement of the refuse‑handling crane at the North County Regional Transfer Station (NCRTS) in Snohomish County, Washington. The County issued a public‑works invitation for bids (PW‑22‑015SB) and awarded the lump‑sum contract to Award Construction, Inc. for a base‑bid price of $478,000 (plus 9.3 % sales tax). The work includes removal of the existing crane, installation of a new crane, all associated labor, materials, permits, overhead, profit, and required insurance. The award was made on 11 January 2023 after the bid opening on 8 November 2022. • Scope: Full crane replacement – demolition, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning. • Awarded Vendor: Award Construction, Inc., a Washington‑licensed general contractor with $15 M in current contracts. • Financials: Lump‑sum base bid $478,000; total including tax ≈ $522,000; required 5 % bid bond (~$23,900). • Procurement: Full and open competition, single‑vendor award, no set‑aside designation.