James W. Fowler Co.

Is seeking qualified DBEs, SBEs

The CTP Electrical Distribution System Replacement Project will repair, replace, and rehabilitate the entire 15-kilovolt (kV) Medium Voltage (MV) electrical distribution system at the CTP in the City of Tacoma, Washington. The completed project will build over 3,000 lineal feet of concrete encased reinforced duct bank, install over 20 miles of MV feeder cables, construct an approximately 3,400 square foot concrete masonry unit building for protecting and operating the new electrical equipment, and install a new 15-kV switchgear comprised of approximately 40 MV circuit breakers. The Work will take place at a wastewater treatment plant that continuously operates (24 hours per day, 365 day per year).

Subcontractor and supplier opportunities are available but not limited to the following categories of work: scheduling subcontractor; traffic control/flagging subcontractor; demolition subcontractor; concrete supplier; rebar subcontractor; cast-in-place concrete subcontractor; concrete cutting and boring subcontractor; masonry subcontractor; structural steel framing subcontractor; metal fabrication subcontractor; wood, plastic and composite subcontractor; rough carpentry subcontractor; waterproofing subcontractor; thermal insulation subcontractor; roofing subcontractor; metal doors & frames subcontractor; overhead coiling door subcontractor; plumbing subcontractor; HVAC subcontractor; electrical subcontractor; dewatering subcontractor; erosion control subcontractor; asphalt paving subcontractor; aggregate supplier; curbs, gutters and sidewalks subcontractor; pavement marking subcontractor; fencing subcontractor; landscaping subcontractor; underground utilities subcontractor; instrumentation and controls subcontractor; trucking (dump truck) subcontractor; shoring subcontractor.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in this Department of Ecology funded project. Please fill out, sign, and submit the Form 6100-3 with your quote.

SBE Goal: 2%

James W. Fowler Co. is an equal opportunity employer and we are requesting qualified subcontractor and supplier bids from all interested firms, including small, disadvantaged, minority, women, and other business enterprises. Where economically feasible, we are willing to divide total contract requirements into smaller portions or quantities to permit maximum participation by SBE/and M/W/DBE firms. Please contact us to discuss opportunities available.

James W. Fowler Co. will assist SBE and M/W/DBE subcontractors in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, or materials. We are also available to provide assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit and/or insurance to SBE and M/W/DBE subcontractors. Please complete all negotiations 24-hours prior to bid opening. We also encourage the utilization of apprentices for this project.

Bid documents can be obtained from the City of Tacoma or from James W. Fowler Co. by clicking on the link below. The plans and specs are available at no cost on the James W. Fowler Co. website at www.jwfowler.com. For more information, please contact James W. Fowler Co. at (503) 623-5373. Quotes may be faxed to (503) 623-9117 or emailed to estimating@jwfowler.com.

Please follow the below link for plans, specifications and addenda issued for this project:

http://www.jwfowler.com/bidopportunities/