Washington SB5710 addresses diesel vessel procurement for Washington State Ferries.

SB5710 mandates the Washington State Ferries to contract for the acquisition of clean diesel ferry vessels to replace the current Issaquah class. The bill allows for a multiple contract procurement approach to expedite vessel delivery. It requires contractors to meet water pollution control requirements and federal disadvantaged business enterprise targets if using federal funds. The bill also outlines a modified request for proposals process for purchasing new auto ferries, exempting certain contracts from specific statutory requirements.

Washington SB5710 addresses diesel vessel procurement for Washington State Ferries.

SB5710 mandates the Washington State Ferries to contract for the acquisition of clean diesel ferry vessels to replace the current Issaquah class. The bill allows for a multiple contract procurement approach to expedite vessel delivery. It requires contractors to meet water pollution control requirements and federal disadvantaged business enterprise targets if using federal funds. The bill also outlines a modified request for proposals process for purchasing new auto ferries, exempting certain contracts from specific statutory requirements.