2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 47.60.772: Jumbo ferry construction — Bidding documents.

The department shall send to any firm that requests it bidding documents specifying the criteria for the jumbo ferry vessels. The bid documents shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

     (1) Solicitation of a bid to deliver to the department vessels that are constructed as specified by the plans and specifications provided by the department;

     (2) A requirement that bids submitted should include one bid for the construction of three vessels;

     (3) The proposed delivery date for each vessel, the port on Puget Sound where delivery will be taken, and the location where acceptance sea trials will be held;

     (4) The amount and form of required contract security under RCW 39.08.100;

     (5) A copy of the vessel construction contract that will be signed by the successful bidder;

     (6) The date by which bids for ferry vessel construction must be received by the department in order to be considered;

     (7) A requirement that the contractor comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations including, but not limited to those pertaining to the environment, worker health and safety, and prevailing wages;

     (8) A requirement that the vessels be constructed within the boundaries of the state of Washington except that equipment furnished by the state and components, products, and systems that are standard manufactured items are not subject to the in-state requirement under this subsection. For the purposes of this section, "constructed" means: The fabrication, by the joining together by welding or fastening of all steel parts from which the total vessel is constructed, including, but not limited to, all shell frames, longitudinals, bulkheads, webs, piping runs, wire ways, and ducting. "Constructed" also means the installation of all components and systems, including, but not limited to, equipment and machinery, castings, electrical, electronics, deck covering, lining, paint and joiner work, required by the contract. "Constructed" also means the interconnection of all equipment, machinery, and services, such as piping, wiring, and ducting;

     (9) A requirement that all warranty work on the vessel be performed within the boundaries of the state of Washington, insofar as practicable;

     (10) A statement that any bid submitted constitutes an offer and remains open until ninety days after the deadline for submitting bids, unless the firm submitting it withdraws it by formal written notice that is received by the department before the date and time specified for opening of the bids, together with an explanation of the requirement that all bids submitted be accompanied by a bid deposit in the amount of five percent of the bid amount; and

     (11) A listing of all equipment to be furnished by the state.

[1993 c 493 § 2.]

Effective date -- 1993 c 493: See note following RCW 47.60.770.