SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
AI Summary
WETA seeks qualified firms for vessel repair and drydock services including dry docking, jet tunnel repairs, coating refurbishment, and inspections. The contract involves federal compliance and supports regional ferry and emergency water transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area.
WETA, a local agency with multi-county jurisdiction, was established by the California Legislature to expand regional ferry service and coordinate waterborne emergency response activities on San Francisco Bay. WETA’s vision is to develop, operate and manage an expanded and enhanced region-wide ferry system that provides a reliable, state-of-the-art and attractive transportation option for the Bay Area, and to play a critical role in coordinating and providing water transportation to serve emergency response and economic recovery needs.WETA is seeking vessel repair and drydock services from qualified individuals or firms (Proposers). The work to be accomplished will include dry docking the vessel, jet tunnel repairs, coating systems refurbishment, valve and hull inspections with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), as well as other services. For detailed information regarding the required Services, please refer to Part B, Technical Specifications. The individual or firm selected pursuant to this RFP (Selected Proposer) will be expected to provide any and all Services in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.A contract awarded in connection with this RFP will be financed in part with federal funds. The federal requirements applicable to this RFP and any associated contract, including the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation requirements, are included in Attachments D1-D3 and F in Part D. WETA is aware of the US Department of Transportation's (US DOT) September 30, 2025, Interim Final Rule (Interim Final Rule) regarding the DBE Program. The DBE requirements set forth in this RFP are intended to comply with that Interim Final Rule.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 2nd 2026, 3:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-Proposal Conference | Virtual | Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/224121850711398?p=lijVod5MDqya5Z9Gvf Meeting ID: 224 121 850 711 398 Passcode: Lj9XE3Br Dial in by phone +1 321-235-6116,,196498376# United States, Orlando Find a local number Phone conference ID: 196 498 376# | Jul 8th 2026, 11:00 AM PDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 13th 2026, 4:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 21st 2026, 4:00 PM PDT | N/A |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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