Specification Register for the Bid Holders List

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Jun 1, 2026
Due:	Jun 15, 2026
Agency:	City of Tacoma
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	89 - Subsistence (Food)
Solicitation No:	Specification
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EMAIL SUBMITTALS TO:

sendbid@cityoftacoma.org

CITY OF TACOMA

REQUEST FOR BID

SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE

BID NO.:

BUYER:

PHONE:

FAX:

DATE:

PT26-0122F

Aaron Bratton

253-502-8139

6/1/2026

BIDS will be received until 11am,

Monday, June 15, 2026

FOR: Purchase of items listed below. Weights and quantities are estimated. Items will be sold as-is and where-is, and in accordance with

instructions attached hereto. Freight costs and arrangements are the responsibility of the bidder. Bids must be submitted on this form.

LOCATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY: see below

VIEWING CONTACT: Sean Velley-(253) 502-8713

, the undersigned hereby agrees to purchase items as indicated below, at prices shown for each:

QUANTITY

DESCRIPTION

ALL PRICES QUOTED SHALL BE F.O.B. ORIGIN

1969 25 MVA, 115KV to 13.09KV step down Toshiba power transformer

weighing approximately 81,000 LBS.

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL

Ea $________ ___

Vendor confirms that all transformers will be removed

within 60 days of notice that all documentation is complete

and equipment is available for pick-up:

☐Yes

☐No

Sub-Total:

* SOLD AS IS - WHERE IS *

This Sale May be Subject to Council or Utility Board Approval

Sales Tax:

Grand Total:

___

$________

___

$_______

___

$_______

Spec PT26-0122N

Bidder certifies that this purchase is for resale in the regular course of business, or is to be used as an ingredient or component part of a new

article of tangible personal property to be produced for sale, or is a chemical to be used in processing an article to be produced for sale.

Resale No.:

If not applicable, Washington State sales tax will apply and will be added to the bid amount.

Signed:

(Authorized Signature as required)

The Undersigned hereby agrees to purchase any or all items described above in accordance with conditions and instructions contained in this

bid call:

Bidder:

Phone:

Address:

Printed

Name/Title

City/State/Zip:

Fax:

Signed:

Date:

Spec PT26-0122N

CITY OF TACOMA

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDING ON SURPLUS PROPERTY

Submittal Information

Sealed bids must be delivered to the office designated on the attached form, on or before the time mentioned thereon. Any bid

received after the established opening time will not be considered, and will be returned to the bidder unopened. Your submittal

must be sent as an attachment, links to your electronic submittal will not be accepted.

When specified by the City, bids must be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier's check as a bid and performance guarantee

(good faith deposit) in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to "Treasurer, City of

Tacoma." Cash will not be accepted. Deposit checks will be returned to unsuccessful bidders after award of the bid to the

successful bidder. The deposit of successful bidder shall be applied to the purchase price. If the successful bidder fails to

consummate the purchase, such deposit shall be forfeited as liquidated damages to the City of Tacoma.

Bids must be valid for a minimum of 30 days after the opening date.

Bidders may inspect the items offered for sale at the location indicated on the attached form.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to award any or all of the various items to separate bidders, to

waive any informalities in the bids, and to award as best serves the interest of the City.

Disclaimer of Warranty

All items are sold AS-IS and WHERE-IS, with all faults. The Seller makes no warranty, express or implied with respect to the

condition of the goods. SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL UCC WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Quantities/Payment

Unless otherwise indicated, quantities and/or weights are estimates only. Buyer shall not be entitled to any price adjustment in

the event of variance in the estimated quantity. The total sale amount will be based on the unit prices quoted and the total

quantity or weight as determined by scale weight at the time material is picked up.

Within one week from date of notification of award, the successful bidder must make payment in full for all items awarded.

Payment for metals or other items that must be weighed shall be based on the estimated quantities as shown in the bid call, with

final payment adjustment to be made based on actual weights picked up as ascertained by the scale tickets. All payments are

to be by Certified or Cashier's check, made payable to "Treasurer, City of Tacoma."

Any material, equipment or other items bid upon must be removed by the successful bidder within one week from date of

notification of award, unless stated otherwise under special instructions. Material bid on may be added to by like material

through normal course of operation of the City of Tacoma between the time of the bid opening and the time the salvage is

picked up. However, all material in any designated bin or location must be removed during the normal course of pick-up by the

successful bidder.

The successful bidder will be required to pay Washington State sales tax, unless he/she is a qualified dealer, in which case

he/she must furnish his/her resale number, as indicated on the bid form.

Hazardous/Toxic Substances

The Buyer shall abide by all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the use, transport, handling, reclamation,

and disposal of hazardous or toxic substances, including but not limited to the following: The Toxic Substance Control Act; the

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; the

Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; the Hazardous Waste Management Act; the Occupational Safety and Health Act; and

the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.

Indemnification - Hold Harmless

Purchaser acknowledges that pursuant to the terms of this agreement, Purchaser is totally responsible for the safety of all

persons and property in the performance of this contract. Purchaser assumes the risk of all damages, loss, cost, penalties and

expense and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Tacoma, from and against any and all liability which

may accrue to or be sustained by the City of Tacoma on account of any claim, suit or legal action made or brought against the

City of Tacoma for the death of or injury to persons (including Purchaser's or subcontractor's employees) or damage to property

involving Purchaser, or subcontractor(s) and their employees or agents, or for any other cause arising out of and in connection

with or incident to the performance of the contract except for injuries or damages caused by the sole negligence of the City. In

this regard, Purchaser recognizes that Purchaser is waiving immunity under Industrial Insurance Law, Title 51 RCW. This

indemnification extends to the officials, officers and employees of the City and also includes attorney's fees and the cost of

establishing the right to indemnification hereunder in favor of the City of Tacoma.

Spec PT26-0122N

Supplier Verification

To be considered, all bidders must provide the information in full below.

1. History

a. Provide a short history and description of your firm including name, address, number of employees and

organizational structure.

2. Examples of Projects

a. Describe three projects your firm has undertaken in the last five years that are similar in scope and complexity to

this project's scope of work.

3. Client References

a. Provide three client references able to verify the firm’s overall expertise for this type of work. The references must

have worked with the firm within the last five years.

b. Provide complete information such as name of company, contact person, address, phone number, and email

address.

4. Qualifications / Experience of Key Personnel

a. List key personnel that will handle the project. The personnel listed must be committed to this project for the

expected term of the agreement. Include a brief bio or resume outlining the experience of the key personnel that will

be involved.

b. Has your business been in business for at least 5 years.

5. Sustainability

a. Provide information on your company’s commitment to the environment. Include your sustainability statement and

current practices.

6. Insurance

a. Provide proof of $1 million dollars in pollution liability insurance.

b. Provide a copy of their Experience Modification Rating (EMR) from their insurer.

7. Dismantling

a. Provide an EPA identification number and address of the facility that the equipment will be taken to for

decommissioning/dismantling.

b. Provide the location where the equipment decommissioning/dismantling will take place = Provide a summary of

permit violations, fines, and non-compliance for the past 5 years.

c. Provide the US DOT Number of the transporter that will be used.

Spec PT26-0122N

CITY OF TACOMA

SURPLUS PROPERTY DISPOSAL/SPECIFICATION NO.

FROM (Dept):

TO (Purchaser/Recipient):

Indemnification--Hold Harmless

Purchaser/Recipient acknowledges that pursuant to the terms of this agreement, Purchaser/Recipient is

totally responsible for the safety of all persons and property in the performance of this contract.

Purchaser/Recipient assumes the risk of all damages, loss, cost, penalties and expense and agrees to

indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Tacoma, from and against any and all liability which may

accrue to or be sustained by the City of Tacoma on account of any claim, suit or legal action made or

brought against the City of Tacoma for the death of or injury to persons (including Purchaser/Recipient’s

or subcontractor’s employees) or damage to property involving Purchaser/Recipient, or subcontractor(s)

and their employees or agents, or for any other cause arising out of and in connection with or incident to

the performance of the contract except for injuries or damages caused by the sole negligence of the City.

In this regard, Purchaser/Recipient recognizes that Purchaser/Recipient is waiving immunity under

Industrial Insurance Law, Title 51 RCW. This indemnification extends to the officials, officers and

employees of the City and also includes attorney’s fees and the cost of establishing the right to

indemnification thereunder in favor of the City of Tacoma.

ITEM:

PURCHASER/RECIPIENT:

ADDRESS:

CITY & STATE:

ZIP CODE

PHONE:

NAME:

DATE:

SIGNATURE:

All items are sold/donated/salvaged AS-IS and WHERE-IS, with all faults. Freight costs and

arrangements are the responsibility of the bidder. The City of Tacoma makes no warranty,

express or implied, with respect to the condition of the goods. The City of Tacoma specifically

DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL UCC WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Spec PT26-0122N

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