Island County is seeking bids for switchboard and circuit breaker testing at the annex building. The scope includes load current readings, infrared thermography, and testing of the main switchboard, main circuit breaker, groundfault function, and associated moldedcase circuit breakers. A mandatory site visit is required. Bids are due August 14, 2026. The estimated value is $25,000. Work requires coordination with a functioning detention facility, including special scheduling and security. Washington State prevailing wage requirements are anticipated.
Submittals must be received no later than 3:00 PM Pacific Time on August 14, 2026. Submittals must be received no later than 3:00 pm pacific time on august 14, 2026.
Award is intended to be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, subject to county review of bidder qualifications, licensing, safety requirements, insurance, site access requirements, and ability to perform the work within the required outage and detention facility constraints. the county intends to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Contractors must be licensed in Washington, experienced in similar testing, have necessary equipment and qualified workers, a documented safety program, and be able to complete security screening. licensed to perform the proposed work in the state of washington. experienced in commercial or institutional switchboard, breaker, groundfault, and electrical maintenance testing of similar voltage and equipment type.
A mandatory site visit is required and will be scheduled by appointment due to secured facility access and operational constraints. a mandatory site visit is required. bids from firms that do not complete the mandatory site visit will not be considered unless waived in writing by the county before the bid deadline.
Bidders are subject to conflict of interest laws and must disclose any potential conflicts. Failure to comply with requirements or providing false information could lead to disqualification. bidders are subject to applicable federal, state, and county conflict of interest laws, regulations, and guidelines.
The estimated value of the project is approximately $25,000. this solicitation is being issued through direct outreach to qualified contractors as a small publicworks project with an estimated value of approximately 25, 000.