Washington State Department of Transportation | State Ferries Long Range Plan public involvement, Olympia, WA·State
WSDOT is issuing a procurement update for the SR 518 TIBS Bus Rapid Transit Project. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be released on September 28, 2026, for prospective Design-Builders.
Submittal Information (PDF), procurement update documents
Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Electronic bid submission via BidX.com. For questions, contact Andrew Ziegler.
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Based on the posted deadline of November 16, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Submittal Information (PDF), procurement update documents. Review the full document from Washington State Department of Transportation | State Ferries Long Range Plan public involvement for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including Washington State Department of Transportation | State Ferries Long Range Plan public involvement 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.
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.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Andrew Ziegler at (425) 450-2570. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: King County, Washington. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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