Ian Hernandez is a Sr. Construction Contracting Specialist. Ian is associated with 16 contracts. Activity spans Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
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Seattle Public Utilities is soliciting a unit price contract for spot sewer rehabilitation throughout the City of Seattle. The project involves the repair and rehabilitation of existing sewer and drainage pipes of various sizes and depths, utilizing Cured in Place Pipe installation and traditional pipe replacement. The scope of work includes surface removal, excavation, dewatering, bypass pumping, jet cleaning, CCTV inspection, backfilling, pavement restoration, and the installation of ADA compliant curb ramps. Work is assigned via specific Work Packages that define the scope of repairs between sequential maintenance holes. The contract has a minimum award value of 600,000 dollars and a not to exceed limit of 4,000,000 dollars plus sales tax, with a total awarded price of 4,422,000 dollars.
The contract duration is two years from the notice to proceed or until the not to exceed amount is reached. Award evaluation is based on a point system focusing on WMBE utilization goals, guarantees, and business support strategies, with bidders scoring fewer than 10 points deemed non-responsive. Key requirements include the assignment of a dedicated Project Manager and Superintendent, the provision of payment and performance bonds, and adherence to prevailing wage laws. Contractors must also comply with City of Seattle and Washington State regulations, including specific notification requirements for federal immigration enforcement activities and strict quality control standards for CIPP installation and sewer cleaning.
WashingtonWA,
USA$4Mest.
NAICS
237110
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
The Roosevelt Way Preservation Project is a federally funded infrastructure solicitation issued by the City of Seattle Public Works. The project scope focuses on roadway improvements along Roosevelt Way NE from NE 92nd Street to Pinehurst Way NE, and Pinehurst Way NE from Roosevelt Way NE to 15th Avenue NE. Key work elements include planing asphalt overlay, removing and replacing concrete panels and base repair, intersection realignment at NE 113th Street, and the installation of curb bulbs at NE 114th and NE 115th Streets. Additional requirements encompass ADA compliant curb ramps, sidewalk restoration, channelization, signing, concrete bike barriers, traffic signals, landscaping, and storm drainage. The engineer's estimate for the project is between $12,500,000 and $12,800,000.
Bids for the project are due by November 4, 2026, with the award based on the lowest responsive bid total. The project incorporates a Federal Small Business Enterprise goal of 13% and requires strict adherence to Buy America provisions and 2010 ADA Standards. Bidders must be registered under RCW 18.27 and provide a bid guaranty of five percent of the total bid. Contract administration includes progress payments via warrants based on engineer estimates, and the contractor must provide federal payment and performance bonds. In the event of a tie in bid totals, the award will be determined by the highest percentage of recycled materials proposed, followed by a random drawing if necessary.
The City of Seattle is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for a Design-Build contract to replace two 150T overhead bridge cranes at the Gorge Powerhouse within the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project in Newhalem, Washington. With an engineer's estimate of 12.5 million dollars, the scope of work encompasses the full project lifecycle, including project management, engineering, design, manufacture, demolition of existing systems, installation, and commissioning. The project is subject to NERC jurisdiction and must comply with the Skagit Historic Resources Management Plan. Key deliverables include design packages at 30, 60, and 90 percent completion, factory and site acceptance testing, and comprehensive training for crane operations and maintenance.
The selection process is based on a scoring system where the highest-scored proposer is selected, weighing the technical proposal at 100 points, an optional interview at 5 points, and the price proposal at 15 points. The contract includes liquidated damages of 500 dollars per calendar day and requires adherence to prevailing wage standards and ADA compliance for construction walkways. Proposers must submit their applications electronically via OpenGov by November 6, 2026, with an estimated notice to proceed date of March 1, 2027. The City emphasizes the participation of underutilized businesses, including women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and small businesses.
WashingtonWA,
USA$12.5Mest.
NAICS
333923
Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing
Solicitation PW#2026-012 is a public works project for the City of Seattle to convert existing clay and silt infield soils to synthetic turf surfacing with supplemental pad underlayment at two locations: Lower Woodland #4 and Fairmount Playground. The scope of work includes excavation, stormwater utilities, subsurface drainage, import of bulk aggregates, minor irrigation reconfiguration, and full site restoration. Site-specific requirements include the installation of a stormwater treatment vault at the Fairmount site and a side-sewer connection at Lower Woodland #4. The engineer's estimate for the project is 1,198,227.00 dollars.
The contract will be awarded to the apparent low bidder who meets mandatory responsibility criteria and provides a responsive bid. A critical condition for the final award is the submission and approval of a Social Equity Plan. Bidders must provide a bid guaranty of five percent of the total bid and adhere to prevailing wage requirements and WMBE inclusion goals. Performance milestones require substantial completion within 60 working days and physical completion within 80 working days of the Notice to Proceed. All bids must be submitted electronically via OpenGov by the specified deadline.
This contract is for the construction of ADA-compliant curb ramps, curbs, and sidewalks across various locations within the City of Seattle, with work organized into discrete Work Packages that define specific scope, location, and deliverables. The project encompasses a broad range of civil construction activities including traffic control, pavement and sidewalk removal, sawcutting, excavation, subgrade preparation, concrete forming and placement, installation of detectable warning plates and pedestrian pushbutton assemblies, storm drainage systems, HMA and concrete paving, channelization, landscaping, speed hump installation, and traffic sign installation or relocation. Electrical work and rebar installation are explicitly included under the contractor’s responsibilities. The contract utilizes a unit price pricing model, where bidders submit unit rates for specific line items such as construction surveying, vibration monitoring, traffic control officers, and pedestrian signal components, and the low bidder is determined based on these rates. Although bid quantities are used for evaluation, they do not become part of the final contract, and payment will be based on actual quantities performed under each Work Package. The contract has a Not to Exceed value of $4,000,000 with a minimum award value of $200,000, and performance is expected to begin with the first Notice to Proceed issued for a Work Package. The base contract duration is one year, with an option to extend for a second year, ending when either the second year concludes or the total payments reach the cap, whichever comes first. All work must comply with Ordinance No. 126955 and meet standards set by the City of Seattle’s Public Works department, including materials approved under specific Lab Inspection Codes. Contractors must submit detailed submittals, adhere to strict inspection protocols requiring final cleanup and documentation prior to acceptance, and ensure all Work Packages are formally accepted before invoicing. Payment must be requested within 40 calendar days of Work Package Acceptance, and full contract closeout requires submission of state forms, all change orders, resolved claims, and completed performance evaluations. The contract requires compliance with prevailing wage laws, Paid Sick and Safe Time regulations, and strong minority- and women-owned business enterprise (WMBE) participation goals, with scoring based on aspirational targets and guaranteed subcontracting commitments. Contractors must provide a 5% bid guaranty, payment and performance bonds from sureties rated A-:VII or higher on A.M. Best’s list and authorized in Washington, along with a minimum $2 million liability insurance coverage. B
The contract involves the 2026 Slurry Seal project, which consists of preparing roadway surfaces, applying slurry seal, removing and reinstalling pavement markings, and implementing complex traffic control measures to safely manage work in densely populated urban areas. The project is divided into two main segments: the Base Bid covering areas in Haller Lake (Grid 16) with an estimated cost of $440,000, and Additive 01 targeting the Mount Baker/Columbia City area (Grid 9E) with an estimated cost of $360,000. Detailed maps and street listings are provided in the project appendix to support the execution of these tasks.
Managed by Seattle's Public Works agency, the solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 3, 2026. The primary points of contact are Stephen Fellin, an Associate Civil Engineer, and Ian Hernandez, a Senior Construction Contracting Specialist, both available for project inquiries. The contract reflects the city’s commitment to maintaining its transportation infrastructure through careful planning and execution, emphasizing safety and efficiency in high-traffic environments.
The contract involves a significant renovation project for the Bakun Building, located at 1426 Alaskan Way in Seattle, Washington. This project entails a substantial alteration of an existing two-story structure with a basement, with an engineer's estimate of $7,100,000. The solicitation for bids was posted on April 22, 2026, and the deadline for responses is May 20, 2026. The work is overseen by the Public Works agency of Washington State, with the office based in Seattle.
Key contacts for the project include the Senior Project Manager, Andy Ishizaki, and the Senior Construction Contracting Specialist, Ian Hernandez, who are available for inquiries during the bidding process. The solicitation is not limited by any set-aside requirements or specialized classification codes. The project details and solicitation documents are accessible through the provided online procurement portal, facilitating transparency and ease of access for interested contractors.
WashingtonWA,
USA
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
The contract involves a multi-phase renovation project at the Loyal Heights Community Center in Seattle, Washington, focusing on preconstruction services, building stabilization, and architectural and programming upgrades. The project is set to be executed using the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) method as specified under RCW 39.10, with a Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) estimate of $16 million. The solicitation for this contract was posted on March 18, 2026, with responses due by April 24, 2026.
This opportunity is managed by the Seattle Public Works department, and the work will take place at the community center located at 2101 NW 77th St. Key contacts for the project include Michael Fernandes, Senior Project Manager, and Ian Hernandez, Senior Construction Contracting Specialist, both reachable via email and phone. The contract is aimed at improving the functionality and safety of the existing facility to meet community needs through comprehensive construction and upgrade efforts.
WashingtonWA,
USA$16Mest.
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
The contract involves a project for replacing ITS kiosks with associated electrical work, excavation, sidewalk removal, and restoration, specifically in proximity to the King County Metro overhead catenary system. The work is to be executed at multiple locations along 3rd Avenue, stretching from Prefontaine Place South to Stewart Street in Seattle, Washington. The engineer's estimate for the project ranges between $450,000 and $500,000.
This solicitation, identified as PW#2025-064 and issued by the Public Works department of Washington State, is open for responses until March 4, 2026. The main contacts for this project include Kevin Nguyen, Senior Civil Engineer, and Ian Hernandez, Senior Construction Contracting Specialist. The project's scope emphasizes careful coordination due to work near critical transit infrastructure, and it is managed through Seattle's procurement portal.
WashingtonWA,
USA
NAICS
237130
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
