CALL FOR SEALED BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by SKAGIT 911, that sealed bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at the Skagit 911 Administrative Office located at 2911 East College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following project:
Diesel Generator Installation and Switch Gear Replacement
Information, plans, specifications, and addenda for this project will be available on-line beginning Friday, August 7th, 2026 here (or obtained at the Skagit 911 Administrative Office located at 2911 East College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273 – (360) 428-3200):
ADDENDUM NO. 1
Posted August 13, 2026 at 8:33 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time
The following clarification is hereby issued for the Diesel Generator Installation and Switch Gear Replacement project:
Disposal of the existing generator is not required as part of this project.
All other terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements of the Call for Sealed Bids and associated bid documents remain unchanged.
Asked and Answered Questions
- Are there any addendums or updates relating to this project? No, all related documents have been posted above. Update: August 13, 2026 at 8:35 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time – Disposal of the existing generator is not required as part of this project.
Would a traffic rated vault be allow to be installed to intercept the existing generator conduit and conductors, Splice and extend conductors as needed? Yes
Does the new portable style buildings need to have a temp generator on site and ready to be installed at any time? No
Does all excavation to the new transfer switch need to be vac trucked or hand dug, machines are not allowed? Yes
Will the building permit for the concrete work be handled by Skagit 911? Yes
Are special inspections and electrical permits provided by the general contractor? Yes
What are the approved working hours? Working hours are 7AM – 4PM but are flexible with approval from Skagit 911.
Are Sanicans required? No, they are not required. Bathrooms are located in main building.
Is 5/8 minus approved for use around concrete slabs? Yes