New Bid Opportunities
When the City advertises for public works capital construction and small works projects, the bid documents are available on Builders Exchange of Washington.
Submitting A Bid
The bid submittal process varies by project; read your bid package carefully for submittal instructions. For information or questions about our bid process, please contact Sarah Tiffany stiffany@cityofpt.us.
City Of Port Townsend Small Works Roster
The Small Works Roster is an alternative bid process used for projects up to $350,000. The City notifies at least five contractors in the applicable category about the bid opportunity.
Port Townsend may use the limited small works process for projects under $50,000. The City notifies at least three contractors in the applicable category.
The City of Port Townsend participates in the shared rosters maintained by Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC). MRSC is a fee-based service for all participants that is charged annually. Contractors have the option to register at no charge for individual agency rosters.
Benefits Of The MRSC Roster:
- Agencies share costs
- Allows ease of electronic search and notification
- Promotes efficiency in government
- Provides access to a much larger selection of contractors and/or consultants
- Provides a single application process for contractors and/or consultants
- Provides more and lower bids from qualified contractors and/or consultants
- Reduces the need to register with multiple agencies
- To sign up for the small works roster, visit MRSC Rosters webpage.
