Fall Protection System Maintenance

The City of Seattle is soliciting bids under solicitation FA3-6838 to establish a pool of qualified vendors for the inspection, maintenance, and minor repair of legacy fall protection systems, including fall arrest, fall restraint, safety nets, and passive protection. These services will support various city departments, most notably Seattle City Light, Finance and Administrative Services, and Seattle Public Utilities. The contract is for an initial one-year term with the option for six one-year extensions. Bids are due by October 22, 2026, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders based on the sum of specific labor rate line items. Qualified vendors must have at least five years of experience, hold certifications with specific manufacturers, and employ personnel who are competent persons in fall protection as defined by OSHA. The scope excludes the installation of new systems, professional engineering services, and public works projects. Key requirements include a response time of less than six hours for emergencies within city limits and compliance with prevailing wage standards. Vendors must provide comprehensive written inspection reports and are limited to individual work orders of $200,000 without pre-approval. The procurement process requires the submission of a vendor questionnaire, manufacturer markup tables, and reference forms, with a historical average annual spend of approximately $209,588.98.