Washington United Terminal (WUT) Shore Power
| Agency: | Port of Tacoma |
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| State: | Washington |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Due Date: | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Solicitation No: | 102025-1000 |
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Washington United Terminal (WUT) Shore Power
Contract Number:
102025-1000
Estimated Cost Range:
$696,000.00 plus any applicable Washington State Tax (WST)
Procurement Summary:
The NWSA is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms interested in providing engineering design services in support of the construction and installation of ship-to-shore power capabilities for the WUT. The NWSA anticipates awarding one (1) Professional Service contract(s). The period of performance of the contract is three (3) years from the execution of the contract, with options for renewal at the sole discretion of the NWSA, for a possible total of five (5) years.
Contact:
Notes:
NWSA Procurement
Bids Due:
Questions Due:
Contract Number:
102025-1000
Estimated Cost Range:
$696,000.00 plus any applicable Washington State Tax (WST)
Procurement Summary:
The NWSA is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms interested in providing engineering design services in support of the construction and installation of ship-to-shore power capabilities for the WUT. The NWSA anticipates awarding one (1) Professional Service contract(s). The period of performance of the contract is three (3) years from the execution of the contract, with options for renewal at the sole discretion of the NWSA, for a possible total of five (5) years.
Contact:
Notes:
NWSA Procurement
Bids Due:
Mon, 12/01/2025 - 02:00PM
Questions Due:
Fri, 11/21/2025 - 02:00PM
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NWSA
REQUEST FOR QUALILFICATION
NO. 102025-1000
PROJECT NO.: 201173.01
WASHINGTON UNITED TERMINAL (WUT)
SHORE POWER
Issued by
Northwest Seaport Alliance
One Sitcum Plaza
P.O. Box 1837
Tacoma, WA 98401-1837
RFQ INFORMATION
Contact:
Michelle Walker, Procurement Analyst
Email Addresses:
procurement@portoftacoma.com
Phone:
(253) 888-4744
Submittal Date
12/1/2025
Questions Due Date
11/21/2025
SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS AND SOQS VIA THE PROCUREMENT PORTAL.
(LINK LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PROCUREMENT WEB PAGE)
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Northwest Seaport Alliance NWSA
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 102025-1000
A. PURPOSE
WUT Shore Power
The NWSA is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms interested in
providing engineering design services in support of the construction and installation of
ship-to-shore power capabilities for the WUT. The NWSA anticipates awarding one (1)
Professional Service contract(s). The period of performance of the contract is three (3)
years from the execution of the contract, with options for renewal at the sole discretion of
the NWSA, for a possible total of five (5) years.
Interlocal Cooperation Act-RCW 39.34 allows cooperative purchasing between public
agencies, and other political subdivisions. If a public agency files or has filed an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Port of Tacoma, those
agencies are eligible to purchase from Contracts established by the Port. Such agencies
may ask Port of Tacoma Contractors to accept orders from the agency, citing the Port of
Tacoma contract as the basis for the order. The Contractor may accept or decline such
orders. If the Contractor accepts an order from another public agency using the Port of
Tacoma contract as the basis, the Contractor agrees to sell additional items at the
contract prices, terms, and conditions. The Port of Tacoma accepts no responsibility for
the payment of the purchase price by other governmental agencies.
B. GRANT FUNDING
This project is currently partially federally grant funded by the Environmental Protection
Agency “Attachment C”. The NWSA may apply for federal and or state funding or other
rebate alternatives. All work must be performed in accordance with associated grant
requirements. Therefore, the contract that results from the RFQ and various work
packages will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of each grant. See “Attachment D”
for the generic Terms and Conditions, which may be updated per each grant.
C. BACKGROUND
Formed in 2015, The Northwest Seaport Alliance is a marine cargo operating partnership
of the ports of Tacoma and Seattle. The NWSA is the fourth-largest container gateway in
North America. Regional marine cargo facilities also are a major center for bulk,
breakbulk, project/heavy-lift cargoes, automobiles and trucks.
The NWSA is governed by the two ports as equal Managing Members, with each
Managing Member consisting of the five commissioners in each port. Each port’s
commissioners are elected at large by the citizens of their respective counties.
As part of the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, the NWSA embraced an aspirational
goal to install shore power at its major international container terminals. Based on
commercial criteria and potential emission reductions, the WUT is the next terminal in line
for shore power after T-5, Husky, and T-18.
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The Washington United Terminal wharf was originally constructed in 1997 with an
extension constructed in 2009. As part of the extension in 2009, 15KV switchgear at
Substation #4 as well as conduit and a connection vault on the pier extension were
installed with future ship to shore capabilities in mind.
The first phase of this project would be to develop a basis of design and cost estimate for
a shore power system for two vessel berths at Washington United Terminal. Developing
a basis of design will provide a complete understanding of the scope and cost of the
project, which will be critical for future grant applications and incorporating the project into
the CIP in future years.
Subsequent phases would develop the project through primary design and into
construction.
To learn more about The Northwest Seaport Alliance, visit www.nwseaportalliance.com.
The NWSA’s Standard Terms and Conditions are included with the Sample
Personal Services Agreement (Attachment B) to this RFQ. By submitting a SOQ,
the Proposer represents that it has carefully read and agrees to be bound by the
NWSA’s Standard Terms and Conditions. Identify during the question submittal
and response period, any sections you consider onerous, clarify why you consider
these sections onerous, propose alternative language and describe why it is in the
NWSA’s best interests to adopt the alternative language.
SOQs submitted with altered or conditioned Terms and Conditions without prior
written agreement from the NWSA will be considered non-responsive and not
considered for evaluation.
Proposers submit SOQs understanding all contract terms and conditions are
mandatory. Response submittal is agreement to the Contract without exception.
The NWSA reserves the right to negotiate changes to submitted SOQs and to
change the NWSA's otherwise mandatory Contract form during negotiations. If the
Proposer is awarded a contract and refuses to sign the attached Contract form, the
NWSA may reject the Proposer from this and future solicitations for the same work.
Under no circumstances shall Proposer submit its own boilerplate of terms and
conditions.
D. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The overall Engineering Consultant scope of services will be to assist the Port in:
developing preliminary and final design including plans, specifications, cost estimating,
scheduling, obtaining permits, bid support and construction support. The selected
Consultant will be expected to include structural, civil, survey, electrical, and geotechnical
capabilities in their team’s qualifications (sub consultant or organizational).
Design Stage
The Consultant’s scope of services during the design stage will generally include:
• Completing field investigations as necessary
• Project coordination, refining the project schedule and cost estimates
• Preparing draft and final bid documents, including construction drawings
and CSI Master Format specifications (BSD SpecLink-E)
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• Assisting the Port in completing the City of Tacoma permit submittal
packages
Bidding Stage
The Consultant will be expected to provide support services during bidding
including:
• Review and responses to questions
• Preparation of addendums
• Attending the pre-bid meeting
• Assisting with bid evaluations
Construction Stage
During construction the Consultant will provide support services including but not
limited to:
• RFI, submittal and change order proposal reviews and responses
• Cost estimating
• Issue resolutions
• Site observations
• Inspection services
• Administrative support
• Preparation of record drawings
Features to be considered for this project are as follows:
• Interruption of terminal operations shall be kept to a minimum;
• Maximizing the use of existing electrical system infrastructure.
E. DELIVERABLES:
Detailed design and bid documents consisting of:
• Permit document package for City of Tacoma
• Supporting electrical power system analysis
• Project schedule that accounts for project design, permitting, bidding and
construction, including updates reflecting schedule revisions
• Construction drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates at the 30%,
60%, 90% and 100% completion levels
• Issued for Bid drawings and technical specifications
Bid and Construction Support Services to include:
• RFI responses, submittal responses, and cost estimates
• Record drawings prepared from Contractor’s redlined as-built plans
• Any other professional support or management required to meet the project’s goals
and intent
F. QUALIFICATIONS
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Key team personnel shall have the appropriate licenses and/or certifications for the
services to be provided. Personnel shall have demonstrable knowledge and expertise in
Port/Maritime engineering, electrical systems design including shore power and familiarity
with procedures related to grant funded projects.
G. SOQ ELEMENTS & EVALUATION CRITERIA
SOQs should present information in a straightforward and concise manner, while
ensuring complete and detailed descriptions of the Vendor (to include the prime, key team
members, and major sub-consultants) and the team’s ability to meet the requirements
and provide the requested services of this RFQ. Emphasis will be on completeness of
content. The written SOQs should be prepared in the same sequential order as outlined
below.
SOQs are limited to 10 numbered pages (8 ½ by 11 inch) excluding the cover letter and
all appendices. All pages shall be in portrait orientation with 1-inch (1”) margins. Font
size shall be 10 point or larger. SOQs that do not follow this format may be rejected.
Submittals need to be limited to 9 MB in total size.
The cover letter shall include the RFQ Number & Title in the subject line, and the Name,
Title, Email Address, Phone Number, and current Address of the submitting team. SOQ’s
that do not follow this format may be rejected. The cover letter shall include the following
information (even if the answer is None):
• Describe any claim submitted by any client against the prime firm within the past
two (2) years related to the professional services provided by the firm or its key
personnel. For purposes of this request, claim means a sum of money in dispute
in excess of 10% of the firm’s fee for the services provided.
• Any real or perceived conflicts of interest for team members, inclusive of the prime,
sub-consultants, and key team members.
SOQs are to address, and will be evaluated upon, the following criteria:
INITIAL EVALUATION PHASE
1. Qualifications & Experience
70 PTS
Describe the qualifications and experience of the firm submitting the proposal, including:
• Provide a summary of proposing team’s services, experience and expertise related
to the design of low and medium voltage power systems and other services and
deliverables identified in the Scope of Services. Identify key individuals (include
working titles, degrees, certificates and licenses). Resumes of the key individuals
may be included as an appendix and are not included in the total page count.
Resumes are to be limited to one (1) single sided, letter-size page. Resumes
exceeding this limit will not be reviewed. (30 Points)
• Describe recent projects (in the last five (5) years) which demonstrate team’s
unique capabilities to complete the requested services. Include port/maritime
project experience if applicable. Include period of performance, list the proposed
team’s key personnel involved in the project, and a brief description of services
relevant to this RFQ. Highlight key project accomplishments (e.g., project savings
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