Box Canyon Fishway Access Platforms
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Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County is inviting bids for the fabrication and installation of fishway access platforms at the Box Canyon Upstream Fishway Passage Facility under Solicitation Number 26-204. The bid solicitation, issued as an Invitation to Bid, requires all proposals to be submitted electronically through the ProcureWare portal by August 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PST, with a mandatory pre-bid site meeting set for August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. PST at 7492 Highway 31, Ione, WA. Bidders must register on ProcureWare to access full documentation, submit clarifications by August 19, 2026, and remain eligible for award. Each bid must include a completed proposal form, a detailed project schedule, and a bid guarantee equal to at least five percent of the proposed amount, payable to the District. Performance and payment bonds will be required upon contract award. The scope of work involves complete fabrication and installation of access platforms including all materials, labor, equipment, transportation, and services, with work expected to commence around September 14, 2026, and be completed by December 1, 2026. Bidders must comply with Washington State prevailing wage requirements and have reviewed the District’s Safety Plan. Evaluation will prioritize pricing, bidder responsibility and responsiveness, and demonstrated experience and qualifications. The bid opening will occur publicly via Microsoft Teams on August 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST. The District retains full discretion to accept or reject any bid, issue amendments, or cancel the solicitation, and encourages participation from women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses. All communication must be conducted through ProcureWare, and inquiries regarding the portal should be directed to contracts@popud.org.
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NUMBER 26-204 TITLE Box Canyon Fishway Access Platforms AVAILABLE DATE 8/3/2026 8:00 AM CLARIFICATION DEADLINE 8/19/2026 2:00 PM DUE DATE 8/25/2026 2:00 PM CONTACT INFORMATION All questions or clarifications must be submitted through the "Clarifications" tab. If you have questions regarding the ProcureWare portal please email contracts@popud.org. BID TYPE ITB BILL TO PO Box 190, Newport, WA 99156 US SHIP TO 7492 Hwy 31, Ione, WA 99139 US DESCRIPTION
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26-204
INVITATION TO BID
FISHWAY ACCESS PLATFORMS
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 of PEND OREILLE COUNTY
Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the District), is seeking bids for a contractor to assist the District in fabrication and installation of fishway access platforms at the Box Canyon Upstream Fishway Passage Facility.
Purpose
The purpose of the bid is to obtain a contractor to perform fabrication and installation of fishway access platforms. The work will be performed under the direction of the District’s Project Manager or other designated District personnel. The work will be done under a written contract in a form acceptable to District. The District shall be the exclusive judge of all bids and reserves the right to accept or reject any bid proposal based upon its own criteria and sole judgment.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for the fabrication and installation of the fishway access platforms at the Box Canyon Upstream Fishway Passage Facility. The Work to be performed shall consist of furnishing plant, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and manufactured articles, and furnishing all labor, transportation, and services, including fuel, power, water, and essential communications, and performing all work or other operations required for the fulfillment of the contract in strict accordance with the contract documents.
It is desired by the District to have this project start on or around September 14, 2026 and be completed by December 1, 2026.
All bidding documents, including the Engineer’s construction specifications and drawing package for this project, can be viewed and/or downloaded through the District’s online contracting portal, ProcureWare, at https://popud.procureware.com. In order to be eligible to bid and ensure notification of addenda/clarifications, bidders must be registered through ProcureWare.
Bid Requirements
Each bid must be accompanied by the following:
The completed bid proposal form and supplemental forms. Bidders also to furnish a project schedule. A bid guarantee in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the bid amount, made payable to PUD No. 1 of Pend Oreille County. Performance and payment bonds will be required with the contract.
The State of Washington prevailing wage rates are applicable for this contract located in Pend Oreille County. Bidders are responsible to verify and use the most recent prevailing wage rates. The applicable prevailing wage rates may be found on the Department of Labor and Industries website.
By bidding on this project, Contractor acknowledges they have reviewed the District’s Safety Plan, which can be found here: https://popud.org/top-links/safety-and-education/safety-plan/.
Bid Submittals
Bids must be submitted using ProcureWare, the Districts online contracting portal, at popud.procureware.com no later than August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Submittals received after the above date and time for any reason will not be considered. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on site at the Box Canyon Dam located at 7492 Highway 31, Ione, WA 99139. It will take place on August 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Questions related to this submittal must be submitted by way of ProcureWare no later than August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Responses to these questions will be made available to all bidders via ProcureWare. Public bid opening will commence on August 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST. The public bid opening will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting. Join from computer, tablet or smartphone using the below link or dial in at (802) 673-1244 using access Code: 287 323 883 611 158 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/287323883611158?p=DL0c72PPTKz4n29zbI
Bid Evaluation Criteria Pricing Bidder Responsiveness and Responsibility Experience & Qualifications
The District reserves the right to cancel this bid at any time, or issue amendments or corrections. The District reserves the right to award this contract, or to not award this contract. Women’s, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply. The District is an equal opportunity employer.
ADDITIONAL BID INFORMATION PRE-BID MEETING? Yes - Mandatory PRE-BID MEETING DATE AND TIME 8/17/2026 9:00 AM PRE-BID MEETING LOCATION 7492 Highway 31, Ione, WA 99139.
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