Gorge Powerhouse Crane Replacement

The City of Seattle (through Seattle City Light) is seeking a qualified design‑build firm to replace two 150‑ton overhead bridge cranes at the Gorge Powerhouse hydroelectric facility in Whatcom County, WA. The scope includes demolition of existing cranes, structural analysis, design, fabrication, procurement, delivery, installation, commissioning, and testing of a new single or dual‑crane system. The contract value is estimated at $12.5 M. The procurement follows a design‑build delivery method with mandatory site walkthrough, one‑on‑one technical meetings, and a firm deadline of 13 January 2027 for proposals. Evaluation will consider technical merit, schedule, safety, quality, under‑utilized business participation, and price. The selected contractor must manage risk, minimize crane outage time, and adhere to cultural‑resource and environmental protections. • Mandatory site visit on 18 Nov 2026 (attendance required). • Questions due 21 Dec 2026; proposals due 13 Jan 2027, 2:00 PM PT. • Award/contract execution expected 12 Mar 2027. • Estimated contract value $12.5 M; includes design, fabrication, construction, commissioning. • Requires Under‑utilized Business Inclusion Plan and compliance with Seattle’s equity goals. • Project located at Gorge Powerhouse, Newhalem, WA (approx. 90 mi NE of Seattle).