BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5760: Ferry vessel procurement

Addressing vessel procurement at the Washington state ferries.

Summary

Authorizes procurement of up to five hybrid electric Olympic class vessels.
Creates a new procurement process allowing up to two contracts to be awarded.
Requires Washington State Ferries (WSF) to implement a best-value selection process for bids.
Authorizes use of various procurement options, and allows for use of incentives for design efficiencies and expedited construction.
Requires WSF to hire third party experts to advise and assist with the procurement process.
Exempts WSF from current procurement statutes.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5760), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to addressing vessel procurement at the Washington state ferries;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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