City of Tacoma - Wood Pole Test, Inspection and Treatment Services - PT26-0181F (2026)
City of TacomaCity · Tacoma, WA- Due
- Sep 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Aaron Bratton
- (253) 592-8468
The 30-second brief
The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Power Transmission & Distribution is soliciting bids for wood pole test, inspection, and treatment services under Specification No. PT26-0181F. The estimated scope involves inspecting and treating approximately 5,000 wood poles per year across the service area, including distribution and transmission lines. Services include visual inspection, sounding, boring, shell thickness measurement, internal decay treatment, external ground-line treatment with wraps and paste, insect damage treatment, pole numbering, and digital data collection using the Survey 123 and Ike Office platforms. The contract term is 24 months with the potential for two additional one-year extensions, backed by an estimated 4-year contract value of $2,150,000. Submittals are due by September 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026. Required submissions include a 5% bid bond, statement of qualifications, pricing proposal, and prevailing wage compliance documentation.
Wood pole inspection, Sounding, Boring, Internal and external treatment, Pole numbering, Guy guard installation, Ground wire molding installation, Sign removal, And joint-use pole attachment audits.
Price and ability to meet qualifications in Appendix B, compliance with specifications, time of completion/delivery, warranty terms, bidder responsibility
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Summary
The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Power Transmission & Distribution is soliciting bids for wood pole test, inspection, and treatment services under Specification No.
PT26-0181F. The estimated scope involves inspecting and treating approximately 5,000 wood poles per year across the service area, including distribution and transmission lines. Services include visual inspection, sounding, boring, shell thickness measurement, internal decay treatment, external ground-line treatment with wraps and paste, insect damage treatment, pole numbering, and digital data collection using the Survey 123 and Ike Office platforms. The contract term is 24 months with the potential for two additional one-year extensions, backed by an estimated 4-year contract value of $2,150,000. Submittals are due by September 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026. Required submissions include a 5% bid bond, statement of qualifications, pricing proposal, and prevailing wage compliance documentation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price and ability to meet qualifications in Appendix B
- Compliance with specifications
- Time of completion/delivery
- Warranty terms
- Bidder responsibility
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Wood pole inspection
- Sounding
- Boring
- Internal and external treatment
- Pole numbering
- Guy guard installation
- Ground wire molding installation
- Sign removal
- Joint-use pole attachment audits
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Statement of Qualifications (Appendix B)
- Signature Page (Appendix B)
- Pricing Proposal Forms (Appendix B)
- Bid Bond (Appendix B)
- Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes (Appendix B)
- State Responsibility and Reciprocal Bid Preference Information (Appendix B)
- Substitution Request Form (if applicable)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Tacoma, WA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Tacoma?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 15, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Aaron Bratton.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
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 Bid 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 at (253) 592-8468. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Wood pole inspection, Sounding, Boring, Internal and external treatment, Pole numbering, Guy guard installation, Ground wire molding installation, Sign removal, And joint-use pole attachment audits.. 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 and ability to meet qualifications in Appendix B, compliance with specifications, time of completion/delivery, warranty terms, bidder responsibility" 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 is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Statement of Qualifications (Appendix B), Signature Page (Appendix B), Pricing Proposal Forms (Appendix B), Bid Bond (Appendix B), Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes (Appendix B),. 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.