This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Seattle, Washington. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

A majority of the work anticipated for this contract will occur at the Port's Terminal 5 and Terminal 91 properties. The services of this contract are to include, but are not limited to the following: Rail gage corrections, repair of loose track and joint issues, repair of failing or non-operating switches, repair of out-of-calibration switches, repair/replace bent track sections, replace unsuitable railroad ties, repair/replace broken track sections or components, repair/replace turn-out sections, repair/replace components of cross-overs, Weld build-up of frogs, switch points and other damaged or worn track features, repair/replace bonding connections, repair/replace crossing system. Remove/replace or grind asphalt as needed to conduct work and or repair interference with rail operation, asphalt cutting and patching, sub-base repairs as a component of track work, railroad ballast replacement and corrections. Perform preventative maintenance, and perform track inspections. The contract will be awarded for an estimated amount not to exceed $300,000.00, which includes Washington State Sales Tax. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to perform the work as requested by the Port of Seattle via a Work Authorization. All Contractor labor shall be provided as defined by the labor classifications per the Schedule of Unit Prices listed in Document 00 41 00 - Bid Form. The contract will last one (1) year, 365 calendar days, from the official contract award date, which is the date the Port of Seattle signs the Agreement, or until the contract amount is depleted, whichever comes first. This contract contains an option to extend the contract time up to 12 months beyond the original contract completion date. The Port of Seattle is taking measures to respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Bid Opening will be available via Microsoft Teams Meeting or by telephone. Performance and Payment bonds will be required with the Contract. Each bond shall be in the full amount of the contract sum. No bid bond is required. Labor and Industries require a "Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages" and "Affidavit of Wages Paid". The expense of such is the responsibility of the Contractor. If the Port exercises its option to extend the contract an additional year, then new Intents and Affidavits will be required for the additional contract year at the prevailing wage rates published at that time. The contract rates will be amended to reflect the changes in prevailing wage, if any. This Contract requires work to be performed within an area of the Seaport controlled for security reasons. That area is defined as the area within a Coast Guard Regulated facility subject to the provisions of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 and Title 33 CFR, Part 105, delineated by security fence, and all other restricted areas indicated on applicable drawings, or as posted on the Seaport premises ("restricted/secured area"), or otherwise defined under each Terminal Facility Security Plan. No Contractor personnel are allowed to work in these restricted areas without a valid TWIC. Question Cut-off Date: Oct 14, 2021, 12:30:00 PM The Port reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality, to accept any alternate bids, and to make such award that it deems to be in its best interest and pursuant to the terms of the General Conditions. Contract time extends from Execution of the contract through Completion as defined in the General Conditions. The Port of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises and Small Business Enterprises to participate in the competitive bidding process. The Port of Seattle, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint with the Port. Any such complaint must be in writing and filed with the Port's Title VI Coordinator within one hundred, eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. Title VI Discrimination Complaint Forms may be obtained from the office of the Title VI Coordinator at no cost to the complainant by calling (206) 787-4066 or sending an email to mailbox.t3@portseattle.org .