Invitation to Bid: Apron Flap Replacement Project #FETM25-1
| Location: | Washington |
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| Posted: | May 21, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Agency: | Skagit County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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INVITATION TO BID
Apron Flap Replacement Project #FETM25-1
Bid Opening: June 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm
SMALL PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
SKAGIT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Must be an approved contractor on the Municipal Research
and Services Center (MRSC) Roster in order to Bid this
project: http://www.mrscrosters.org
SCOPE OF WORK
Apron Flap Replacement Project #FETM25-1
This Contract provides for the replacement of the apron flaps on the ferry bridges at the
Anacortes and Guemes Island locations, including the installation of owner-furnished materials
consisting of aprons and pins. All work shall be performed in accordance with the attached
Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the 2026 Standard Specifications.
Schedule:
This project is to be completed within five (5) working days from
Notice to Proceed.
Measurement & Payment: Each item will be per the bid proposal.
Project Site:
Ferry Bridges located at the Guemes Island Ferry Terminal on
both the Anacortes and Guemes Island sides: 500 I Avenue,
Anacortes, WA 98221
INVITATION TO BID
MUST BE AN APPROVED CONTRACTOR ON THE MUNICIPAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES CENTER
MRSC ROSTER IN ORDER TO BID THIS PROJECT http://www.mrscrosters.org
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY SKAGIT COUNTY that sealed bids will be received and publicly opened
in the Quartz Room, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, on Monday, June 15, 2026; at
the hour of 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. Attendance at meetings will be in-person.
PROJECT TITLE: Apron Flap Replacement Project #FETM25-1
SCOPE OF WORK: This Contract provides for the replacement of the apron flaps on the ferry bridges at
the Anacortes and Guemes Island locations, including the installation of owner-furnished materials
consisting of aprons and pins. All work shall be performed in accordance with the attached Contract
Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the 2026 Standard Specifications.
BID DOCUMENTS
Information, copies of bid documents, drawings and other reference material and addenda for this project
will be available on-line beginning May 21, 2026, at http://www.skagitcounty.net/rfp or obtained at Skagit
County Public Works Department, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, Washington; (360) 416-1400.
Contractors who download plans and specifications are advised to e-mail brendao@co.skagit.wa.us to
be added to plan holders list to receive any addenda that may be issued.
PRE-BID MEETING
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2026, promptly at 11:45 a.m.
at the Anacortes ferry terminal located at 500 I Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221. While the meeting is non-
mandatory, attendance is highly recommended for all Bidders. All questions must be submitted in
writing no later than Friday, May 29, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. to Rachel Rowe, Ferry Operations Division
Manager at: 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, or at rrowe@co.skagit.wa.us. All
addenda will be issued by Wednesday, June 3, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m. Questions submitted
after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, will not be considered, no answers will be provided, and
no addenda will be issued.
All bid envelopes must be clearly marked on the outside, "Sealed Bid – Apron Flap Replacement”.
Sealed bids shall be received by one of the following delivery methods before Monday, June 15, 2026;
at the hour of 1:00 p.m. Proposals are to be submitted on the forms provided in the Bid Proposal Packet.
Incomplete proposals and proposals received after the time fixed for the opening cannot be considered.
Oral, telephonic, telegraphic, electronic or faxed proposals will not be accepted. All bidding shall be based
upon compliance with the Contract Provisions and Plans.
1. Hand-delivered: Bids delivered in person shall be received only at the office of the SKAGIT
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Reception Desk, 1800 Continental Place, Suite 100, Mount Vernon,
WA 98273.
2. Via mail: Bids shall be mailed to the SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, 1800 Continental
Place, Suite 100, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
Maintenance performed by a Contractor on a County-owned ferry is considered a public works project
as defined in RCW 39.04, and therefore, Washington State Prevailing Wage Rates apply to this Contract
and Bidders are advised to consider this charge when tabulating bids.
INSURANCE
Commercial General Liability Insurance, Business Automobile Liability Insurance, Industrial Insurance
(Workers’ Compensation) and USL&H Insurance (a/k/a “Long shore Harbor Worker’s Compensation
Act/Jones Act) are a requirement of this project.
BID GUARANTY
No bid will be considered unless accompanied by a surety company bid bond, or a certified or cashier’s
check payable to the order of Skagit County for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount
of the bid. A Contract Bond covering performance and payment will be required with the Contract.
Skagit County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and the right to waive any informalities or
irregularities in any bid or in any bidding and to further award the Project to the lowest, responsive,
responsible bidder whose bid complies with all of the prescribed formalities, as it best serves the interest
of Skagit County. After the date and hour set for the opening of bids, no bidder may withdraw its bid
unless the award of the Contract is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days following bid
opening. All Bidders agree to be bound by their bids until the expiration of this stated time period.
The Skagit County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat.
252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will
affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged
business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation
and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for
an award.
For questions regarding Skagit County’s Title VI Program, you may contact the Public Works
Department’s Title VI Coordinator, Michael See, at (360) 416-1400.
The Board of Skagit County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Posted:
https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Rfp/ – May 21, 2026
Emailed:
MRSC Roster Main Category: Marine Construction; Subcategories: General & Piers,
Docks, and Overwater Structures - May 21, 2026
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