On-Call Electrical Services

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is seeking a Washington State licensed electrician to provide on-call electrical services under a firm, fixed-price contract with a total estimated value of $250,000. The contract requires the contractor to supply qualified journeyman and apprentice electricians, as well as low voltage technicians, available 24/7/365 to perform routine preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements across BFT facilities in Benton and Franklin counties, including the main campus, transit centers, and transit stations. Services encompass a broad range of industrial electrical tasks such as wiring, outlets, switches, panels, light fixtures—including elevated yard lights—and EV charging system support, with strict compliance requirements for emergency response within two hours. Fully loaded hourly rates must include all direct labor, fringe benefits, payroll taxes, supervision, travel, vehicles, tools, equipment, overhead, profit, Washington B&O taxes, and other associated costs; materials are reimbursed separately without markup unless expressly authorized. Pricing for after-hours and emergency callouts, including bucket truck usage, must be separately itemized, with potential adjustments during the optional second year tied to the Consumer Price Index. The contract has a one-year term beginning September 15, 2026, with a possible one-year extension, and includes a mandatory 90-day trial period during which failure to perform may result in immediate termination. The contractor must submit a sealed bid through BFT’s OpenGov Procurement Portal by August 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PDT, with hard copies accepted only if accompanied by a USB drive and delivered to BFT’s main office before the deadline; email submissions are prohibited. Bids are evaluated based on the lowest overall cost, provided the bidder is determined to be the most responsive and responsible. Mandatory requirements include SAM registration within five days of award, submission of a Washington State UBI number, and completion of seven certifications including compliance with wage statutes, debarment status, non-collusion, and the Statement of Qualifications. The contractor must also meet Washington State public works responsibility criteria by either completing L&I-approved training or demonstrating three years of licensure and three public works projects. Insurance requirements include payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract value, issued by an A.M. Best A:VII-rated surety, plus $1 million in automobile liability coverage with a ten-day non-cancellation rider. Prevailing wage laws must be followed,