Opportunity
University of Washington Workday #1255123
UW Tacoma Street Vacation Improvements – Heavy Civil Contractor Solicitation
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
1255123
NAICS
237310, 237990
The University of Washington is seeking bids from heavy civil contractors for the UW Tacoma Street Vacation Improvements project near 1901 Market Street, Tacoma, WA. - Government buyer: University of Washington - Scope includes: - Removal of conflicting channelization and signs - Furnishing and installation of Type F precast concrete barriers and terminals - Installation of new signs, posts, and mounting hardware - Application of painted and thermoplastic pavement markings, symbols, crosswalks, and raised pavement markers - Construction of a temporary accessible pedestrian ramp (per DT01 or prefabricated system) - Implementation of temporary traffic control, minor restoration, and project closeout - Products requested: - Type F precast concrete barriers (with scuppers, connections, anchorage, and appurtenances) - Barrier terminals and dual-faced sloped mountable curb - Signs, posts, pole/barrier-mounted supports, and hardware - Painted and thermoplastic pavement markings, symbols, crosswalks, raised pavement markers - Temporary accessible pedestrian ramp - Services requested: - Mobilization, supervision, project controls - Permit and agency coordination - Field verification, layout, utility locates, preconstruction documentation - Removals, pavement-marking obliteration, salvage, delivery, disposal - Construction traffic-control implementation, maintenance, flagging, removal - Minor restoration (pavement, curb, sidewalk, landscape, surface) - Testing, inspections, punch list, record documentation, closeout - Notable requirements: - Eligibility limited to contractors invited from the MRSC Small Works Roster - Compliance with City of Tacoma permitting and easement requirements - Adherence to accessibility and traffic engineering standards - Prefabricated ramp systems may be proposed, subject to approval - No specific OEMs are named; bidders may select products meeting project specifications.
Description
The University of Washington is seeking a qualified heavy civil contractor to provide interim barrier, signing, striping, pedestrian, and related improvements for the UW Tacoma Street Vacation Project. The scope includes removing conflicting channelization and signs; furnishing and installing precast concrete barriers and terminals, new signs, pavement markings, and raised pavement markers; constructing a temporary accessible pedestrian ramp; implementing temporary traffic control; performing minor restoration; and providing related coordination, documentation, and closeout. The project is located at and around 1901 Market Street, Tacoma, Washington 98402. Bids must be submitted electronically through the UW Workday Strategic Sourcing portal by October 5, 2026.