City of Tacoma Substation Retrofit RFP PT26-0045F
City of TacomaCity · Tacoma, WA- Due
- Apr 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Aaron Bratton
The 30-second brief
Solicitation for substation retrofit services, including the installation of deep vertical ground electrodes. This involves drilling boreholes, placing ground rods, and backfilling with Ground Enhancement Material (GEM).
Signature Page, Price Proposal Forms, Bid Bond, Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes, State Responsibility and Reciprocal Bid Preference Information, Record of Prior Contracts
Price, product quality and availability, lowest responsive and responsible bidder
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Summary
Solicitation for substation retrofit services, including the installation of deep vertical ground electrodes. This involves drilling boreholes, placing ground rods, and backfilling with Ground Enhancement Material (GEM).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Product quality and availability
- Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Signature Page
- Price Proposal Forms
- Bid Bond
- Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes
- State Responsibility and Reciprocal Bid Preference Information
- Record of Prior Contracts
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Submit to
- Tacoma, WA
- Scope location
- Tacoma, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Tacoma?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Tacoma, WA. For questions, contact Aaron Bratton.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Tacoma in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Aaron Bratton. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Signature Page, Price Proposal Forms, Bid Bond, Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes, State Responsibility and Reciprocal Bid Preference Information, Record of Prior Contracts. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, product quality and availability, lowest responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Tacoma?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Tacoma are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Tacoma regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C. Review the full document from City of Tacoma for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tacoma, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.