Proposal
for
Bidding Purposes
2026 M/V Guemes Pierside Maintenance
Project #FEHO26-1
Bid Opening: March 16, 2026
SKAGIT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Skagit County
Public Works Department
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273-5625
PROPOSAL
2026 M/V Guemes Pierside Maintenance
Project #FEHO26-1
Skagit County, Washington
Bid Opening: March 16, 2026, 11:45 a.m.
All bid envelopes must be clearly marked on the outside, “Sealed Bid, 2026 M/V Guemes
Pierside Maintenance”
Sealed Bids shall be received at the following location before the specified time:
Bids may be hand deliver to: Skagit County Commissioners, Reception Desk,
1800 Continental Place, Suite 100,
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Mail to:
Skagit County Commissioners
1800 Continental Place, Suite 100
Mount Vernon, WA 98273-5625
The bid opening date for this project will be Monday, March 16, 2026. The bids will be publicly
opened and read after 11:45 a.m. on this date. Attendance will be in-person or remote by
computer, tablet, or smartphone:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87180001980?pwd=eEVGUGkxZ3NkQkhYSnhBMEo2RTQrdz09
or by phone: 1 (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 871 8000 1980
FAILURE TO SIGN OR COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION ON THE FORMS PROVIDED CAN
RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE PROPOSAL AS
NON-RESPONSIVE.
ENTIRE BID PROPOSAL TO BE RETURNED AS YOUR BID PACKAGE
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PROPOSAL
BOARD OF SKAGIT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON 98273
Attention:
This certifies that the undersigned has examined the specifications for the:
2026 M/V Guemes Pierside Maintenance Project #FEHO26-1
And that the plans, specifications, and contract governing the work embraced in this work, and
the method by which payment will be made for said work, is understood. The undersigned
hereby proposes to undertake and complete the work embraced in this improvement, or as
much thereof as can be completed with the money available in accordance with the said plans,
specifications, and contract, and the following schedule of rates and prices:
Note: This work is exempt from Washington State Sales Tax per RCW 82.08.0285.
Please indicate preferred haul-out dates in order of preference and best availability:
(Note: Unit prices for all items, all extensions, and total amount of bid shall be shown. All entries must be typed or
entered in ink.)
Item
No.
Description
Spec QTY
Unit of
Measure
Unit Price
Total Price
1
WASH THE VESSEL
ABOVE DECK
01.0 1.00
LS
$__________ .___ $__________ .___
2 OPEN AND CLEAN VOIDS 02.0 1.00
LS
$__________ .___ $__________ .___
3
RE-COAT APRON SLIDE
AREAS
03.0 1.00
LS
$__________ .___ $_________ .___
4
REMOVE AND RE-
INSTALL FIRE PUMPS
04.0 1.00
LS
$__________ .___ $__________ .___
REPLACE DECK STEEL
5 ACCORDING TO REPAIR 05.0 1.00
LS
$__________ .___ $__________ .___
PLAN
PAINT INBOARD
6 BULWARKS & CUT
SCUPPPERS
06.0 1.00
LS
$__________ .___ $__________ .___
7
UNANTICIPATED
REPAIRS
07.0 1.00 EST $_________1 .00_ $____50,000 .00_
TOTAL BID $__________ .___
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This work is exempt from Washington State Sales Tax per RCW 82.08.0285.
Please indicate preferred haul-out dates in order of preference and best availability:
The performance period for the pierside maintenance shall be ten (10) working days (desired) and the
Contractor shall provide a feasible construction schedule. Work can start as early as April 28th, 2026, or
one day after contract execution, whichever comes first. Time starts the day the vessel is delivered to
the Contractor’s facility and this shall be considered working day one (1). The vessel shall depart the
Contractor’s facility no later than 8:00 a.m. following the last contracted date, unless otherwise
authorized by the Ferry Operations Division Manager. Contracted work must be completed, and the
vessel must be back in service on or before May 21, 2026.
Contractor must specify preferred pierside maintenance dates on the bid proposal.
By signing the bid proposal, the Contractor is agreeing to reserve space in the Contractor’s facility for
the M/V Guemes for the available dates listed by the Contractor. Skagit County shall reserve the right
to choose a pierside maintenance schedule based on preferred dates, shipyard availability and
operational needs and considerations. Upon execution of a bid award resolution, Skagit County will
contact the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder to confirm the pierside maintenance schedule.
Note: Contractor must enter at least one (1) choice for maintenance dates on the bid proposal but may
also list up to 3 choices for the maintenance dates. Skagit County reserves the right to decide on the
maintenance dates after the bid award. If the Contractor has concerns about the number of
working days provided or the dates within which the work must be complete, the Contractor
shall utilize the bidding period opportunity (with questions due February 27, 2026) to bring
concerns forward to Skagit County.
Skagit County shall deliver the vessel to the successful bidder’s shipyard facility and pick up from the
shipyard at the end of the availability.
1st Choice: _____________________________________
2nd Choice: _____________________________________
3rd Choice: _____________________________________
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PROPOSAL – Signature Page
The bidder is hereby advised that by signature of this proposal he/she is deemed to have acknowledged all
requirements and signed all certificates contained herein.
The undersigned hereby agrees to pay labor not less than the prevailing rates of wages in accordance with the
requirements of the special provisions for this project.
A proposal guaranty in an amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid based upon the approximate estimate of
quantities at the above prices and in the form as indicated below is attached hereto:
CASHIER’S CHECK
In the amount of $_______________________Dollars
CERTIFIED CHECK
In the amount of $_______________________Dollars
(Payable to Skagit County)
PROPOSAL BOND
In the amount five percent (5%) of the total bid.
Receipt is hereby acknowledged of Addendum(s) No. (s)
,
,&
Proposal Must Be Signed
Signature of Authorized Officials(s):
Firm Name:
Address:
PRINT NAME
Telephone No.:
State of Washington Contractor’s License No.
UBI No.
Employment Security Department No.
Name & Phone # for Project Contact.
*Progress Schedule included in Bid Proposal:_________ (initial to confirm)
*Progress schedule must be submitted with bid proposal or within 24 hours of bid opening date and time. Failure
to provide a progress schedule within the required time shall result in the rejection of the proposal.
Note:
(1) This proposal form is not transferable and any alteration of the firm’s name entered hereon without prior
permission from Skagit County will be cause for considering the proposal irregular and subsequent rejection
of the bid.
BID PROPOSAL MUST BE SIGNED
FAILURE TO SIGN OR COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION CAN RESULT
IN REJECTION OF THE PROPOSAL AS NON-RESPONSIVE.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
