Port of Bellingham RFPS 25-5 Blaine Marine Industrial Area Boatyard 2025
Port of Bellingham (includes airport)Airport Authority · Bellingham, WA- Due
- Dec 23, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 5, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Ben Howard
The 30-second brief
The Port of Bellingham is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms for planning, design, permitting, and bid document development services for the redevelopment of the Blaine Marine Industrial Area Boatyard located at 218 McMillan Ave. The project follows a major environmental cleanup and includes site grading, utilities, stormwater and washwater infrastructure, floats, gangways, and security improvements. Required expertise includes civil, structural, marine, and transportation engineering, as well as geotechnical analysis and hydrology. The consultant will also manage permitting through the City of Blaine and the Department of Ecology. Submittals are due by 3:00 PM on December 23, 2025, via email to [email protected] or physical delivery to the Port administrative offices. The contract is expected to begin in January 2026 with design completion by November 2026.
Planning, Design, Permitting, Bid document development
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Summary
The Port of Bellingham is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms for planning, design, permitting, and bid document development services for the redevelopment of the Blaine Marine Industrial Area Boatyard located at 218 McMillan Ave.
The project follows a major environmental cleanup and includes site grading, utilities, stormwater and washwater infrastructure, floats, gangways, and security improvements. Required expertise includes civil, structural, marine, and transportation engineering, as well as geotechnical analysis and hydrology. The consultant will also manage permitting through the City of Blaine and the Department of Ecology. Submittals are due by 3:00 PM on December 23, 2025, via email to [email protected] or physical delivery to the Port administrative offices. The contract is expected to begin in January 2026 with design completion by November 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Planning
- Design
- Permitting
- Bid document development
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Standard Agreement for Professional Services
REQUIRED STAFFING
5- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 11 months
- Scope location
- Blaine, WA
- Reported agency
- Port of Bellingham
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Port of Bellingham (includes airport)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 23, 2025. 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 Ben Howard.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Port of Bellingham (includes airport) 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 Ben Howard. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: civil engineer, structural engineer, stormwater engineer, marine engineer, transportation engineer. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Planning, Design, Permitting, Bid document development. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Standard Agreement for Professional Services. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Port of Bellingham (includes airport) for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Blaine, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.