NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Skagit Transit requests responsive bids from responsible contractors to construct the Skagit Transit Maintenance, Operations and Administration Facility Phase 2 & 3.  The project is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and subject to the requirements of Circular 4220.F.

ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $25-30M

SCOPE OF WORK

The project includes the construction and build-out of a 70,000 square-foot facility consisting of high-bay vehicle maintenance shops, administrative offices, bus wash facility, site work, utilities, heavy-duty asphalt paving, and stormwater management systems.  

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

There will be optional pre-bid conferences and site walks held at the Site at 10AM on September 30th and October 7th, 2026, respectively. Those wishing to attend one of the pre-bid conferences are encouraged to inform Skagit Transit in advance. procurement@skagittransit.org

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Bidding Documents are available through Skagit Transit’s Beacon Bids site:  https://www.beaconbid.com/solicitations/skagit-transit/register. 

BID SUBMITTAL

Sealed bids will be received via electronic portal on November 6th, 2026, no later than 2pm.

PUBLIC BID OPENING

The Bid Opening will be conducted via live stream on Teams. We will strive to start bid opening live streams at 2:15PM.

S/DBE REQUIREMENTS

The project is subject to 49 CRF Part 26, Non-Discrimination in Contracting. There is a 0% goal.  Skagit Transit has a 1% small business goal for all procurements.

APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS

As required under RCW 39.04.250 there is a 15% minimum apprentice utilization requirement on the Project.

BIDDER’S SUBCONTRACTOR AND S/DBE BIDDER’S LIST

As required under RCW 39.30.060, a list of subcontractors is due with the Bid and a Bidder’s List is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA

This Project requires supplemental bidder responsibility criteria.  Those wishing to request modification to the criteria must do so in writing no later than 10 business days prior to bid opening.

For questions: procurement@skagittransit.org

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