Central West Headquarters Electrical Service Relocation

The Central West Headquarters Electrical Service Relocation project, solicitation PW#2025-026, involves comprehensive electrical infrastructure upgrades at 1403 W Howe St, Seattle, WA. The scope of work includes obtaining temporary overhead service from Seattle City Light to facilitate the demolition of the existing mast, followed by the installation of a new service mast, weather head, CT, meter, service disconnect, and main distribution panel. The contractor is responsible for backfeeding existing loads from the new panel, providing a backup generator to maintain continuity during the service cut-over, and securing a street use permit from the Seattle Department of Transportation for street crossing activities. The project has an engineer's estimate of $221,154.00 and is administered by the City of Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services for the Department of Parks and Recreation. All work must adhere to strict technical and regulatory standards, including the National Electrical Code, Washington Administrative Code, and specific Seattle City Light standards such as O224.01, O224.02, O224.03, and O101.75. Material compliance is required under ASTM F276-2009 and ASTM C1550-2015. Contractors must maintain valid contractor registration, a Unified Business Identifier, and appropriate insurance, while complying with Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 20.42 regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmative efforts for women, minorities, and WMBE firms. The solicitation was posted on August 12, 2026, with a response deadline of September 2, 2026. Final inspection and acceptance are conducted on-site by the City of Seattle.