Design-build ferries—Notice of request for proposals.
To commence the request for proposals process, the department shall publish a notice of its intent once a week for at least two consecutive weeks in at least one trade paper and one other paper, both of general circulation in the state. The notice must contain, but is not limited to, the following information:
(1) The number of auto ferries to be procured, the auto and passenger capacities, the delivery dates, and the estimated price range for the contract;
(2) A statement that a modified request for proposals design and build partnership will be used in the procurement process;
(3) A short summary of the requirements for prequalification of proposers including a statement that prequalification is a prerequisite to submittal of a proposal in phase one; and
(4) An address and telephone number that may be used to obtain a prequalification questionnaire and the request for proposals.
[ 2001 c 226 s 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—2001 c 226: See note following RCW 47.20.780.