Clark Public Utilities Procureware #B728

Clark Public Utilities Solicits Prequalified Contractors for Overhead and Underground Utility Construction Services

• Clark Public Utilities (Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County, WA) is seeking prequalified contractors for overhead and underground utility construction services across Clark County.
• The scope includes construction, improvement, and maintenance of electrical utility facilities, such as pole replacements, line apparatus repairs, and underground conduit installations.
• Contractors must be prequalified by Clark Public Utilities per RCW 54.04.085; bids from non-prequalified firms will not be considered.
• A mandatory 15% apprenticeship utilization applies, requiring at least 15% of labor hours to be performed by registered apprentices (per RCW 39.04.320).
• The Owner (Clark Public Utilities) supplies all materials; contractors provide labor, equipment, and traffic control.
• Key labor and equipment line items include:
  • 4-person heavy crew (Foreman, Journeyman Lineman, 7th Step Hot Apprentice, 4th Step Cold Apprentice)
  • General Foreman/Project Manager
  • Equipment: bucket trucks, flatbed trucks, digger derricks, excavators, dump trucks, hydro excavator trucks, backyard diggers, puller/tensioners
  • Traffic control (Flagger)
  • Overtime rates for various roles
• No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named, as this is a labor- and equipment-based construction contract.
• The contract term is one year from Notice to Proceed, with up to two one-year extension options.

Description

This solicitation is for overhead and underground construction services involving utility facilities throughout Clark County. The work will be performed as directed by the owner and must comply with the bid specifications and construction standards. Only prequalified contractors by Clark Public Utilities are eligible to submit bids. The project includes a mandatory 15% apprenticeship utilization requirement in accordance with Washington state law.

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