WDFW: Sekiu Dock Project Steel & Stainless Components

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting bids for the supply, delivery, and offloading of steel and stainless-steel components necessary for constructing eighteen floating docks at the Sekiu Boating Access Project. The contract emphasizes high-quality, durable, and code-compliant materials, with specific requirements for cutting to precise lengths or providing stock sizes, meeting all dimensional tolerances, and ensuring safe handling and transportation in coordination with WDFW staff. The procurement is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with the award based on a combination of lowest responsible bid and best value considerations, including a 3% bid preference for firms certifying they do not require employees to sign mandatory arbitration clauses. The RFQ, posted on September 23, 2025, requires responses by October 7, 2025, at 12 PM PST, and mandates registration in the Statewide Vendor Payment System. The contract is governed by WDFW’s Additional Terms and Conditions for RFQs, with no specific federal FAR clauses incorporated. Vendors must certify compliance with Executive Order 18-03 regarding workers’ rights, particularly regarding arbitration clauses, and provide relevant business certifications if applicable. Delivery must be coordinated in advance, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the Yakima Construction Shop in Washington, where materials will be inspected for compliance with specifications, dimensions, and condition. Rejected materials due to non-conformance will be returned at the vendor’s expense. Packaging must avoid dyes and protect materials from damage during shipping, with all surfaces required to remain intact and defect-free upon arrival. Payment will be processed after delivery, inspection, and submission of proper invoices, with all costs including shipping borne by the vendor. The scope includes detailed technical specifications for various steel and stainless-steel components, such as angles, tubes, pipes, channel, and flat bars, with quantities specified but prices to be quoted by vendors. The contract allows for future purchase orders within a year, with delivery scheduled within three weeks of award. The evaluation process prioritizes responsiveness, responsibility, business classification, price, and compliance with labor practice preferences, with no explicit scoring system. Vendors are required to submit their proposals using the specified forms, ensuring validity for at least 60 days, and direct all questions to Jeremy Finnegan at the provided contact details.