Opportunity
Seattle Park District Opengov #RFP #SCL-767077728
Seattle City Light PCB Sampling and Analysis for Lower Duwamish Transformers
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
RFP #SCL-767077728
NAICS
541380
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is seeking a contractor for a comprehensive PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) sampling and analysis project in the Lower Duwamish Watershed: - Government Buyer: - City of Seattle, Seattle City Light - Project Scope: - Collect oil samples from approximately 2,063 electrified transformers (1,918 overhead and 145 submersible) - Conduct visual inspections and reseal transformers after sampling - Perform laboratory analysis of oil samples for PCB content using a Washington State-accredited laboratory - Provide detailed PCB analysis reports - Comply with safety and prevailing wage requirements - Ensure all work aligns with federal grant and environmental compliance standards - Funding and Compliance: - Project is federally funded and must meet federal grant requirements - Emphasis on contracting equity, encouraging participation from Women- and Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (WMBE) - No specific OEMs or laboratory vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value is $479,610 - Unique Requirements: - Use of a Washington State-accredited laboratory for PCB analysis - Strict adherence to safety, environmental, and equity standards - All work must be completed within the grant cycle, with final results due before the end of the grant period
Description
The City of Seattle is seeking proposals for sampling transformers in the Lower Duwamish Watershed to test for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The scope includes collecting oil samples from electrified transformers, conducting visual inspections, sealing transformers, and possibly dewatering vaults. The project is funded by a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology and aims to assess and manage PCB contamination with a focus on safety, environmental compliance, and contracting equity including WMBE participation. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 26, 2026.