Opportunity
Port of Tacoma #032026-1025
Engineering Services for Reefer Rack & Plug Expansion at Port of Tacoma
Posted
April 08, 2026
Respond By
April 27, 2026
Identifier
032026-1025
NAICS
541330, 541350
This opportunity seeks qualified engineering firms to support the expansion of refrigerated container (reefer) racks and plugs at the Port of Tacoma's Pierce County Terminal. - Government Buyer: - Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a partnership of the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle - Project Scope: - Civil and electrical engineering services for the expansion of reefer racks and plugs - Design and installation of infrastructure to support 198 additional refrigerated container plug-ins (increasing total to 852) - Preparation of bid-ready design drawings and technical specifications - Support during permitting, bidding, and construction phases, including: - Responding to RFIs - Reviewing change orders - Attending construction meetings - Verifying construction compliance - Preparing record drawings - Requirements: - Compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program grant requirements - Adherence to Build America Buy America (BABA) provisions - Consultant team must be licensed for civil and electrical engineering in Washington - Experience with marine facilities and public works projects required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of three years, with options for renewal up to five years at NWSA's discretion - Place of Performance: - Port of Tacoma, Pierce County Terminal, Tacoma, WA
Description
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms interested in providing civil and electrical engineering services for the expansion of reefer racks and plugs at the Port of Tacoma. The contract is anticipated to last three years with options for renewal up to five years. The scope includes design, bidding, and construction phase support, including producing bid-ready drawings, technical specifications, responding to RFIs, and preparing record drawings. The project is funded by a federal grant and requires compliance with associated terms and conditions.