b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWS Skagit County Releases Invitation for Bids for Construction of Guemes Island Electric Ferry S kagitCountyisseekingbidDesigned by Glosten, the 28car azimuthingthrusters,electrically proposalsforconstructionandSubchapterT vessel has a steel hull driven by a batteryelectric systemdelivery of an allelectric ferry andaluminumsuperstructure,withcharged from shore. Both Glostendesign to replace the M/V Guemes.a propulsion plant consisting of twoand Skagit County Public Works are members of PVA.This is an exciting milestone in the processtoreplacethecurrentferry, saidSkagitCountyCommissioner Ron Wesen. The ferry provides a vital transportation link to Guemes Island Public Tickets &and were looking forward to finding Private Charters apartnertohelpusdeliverthefirstall.together at last electric ferry in our community.The current vessel, the M/V Guemes, EFFORTLESSEFFORTLESS is a 21vehicle, 99passenger, die-RESERVATIONS CONTRACTS selpoweredferrythatwasbuiltand+ TICKETING for Private Charters put into service in 1979. Naval ar-for Public Cruises and Group Bookings chitecture firm Glosten was engaged bySkagitCountyPublicWorksto Integrated online,Custom PDF contractsdevelopanallelectricferrydesigntophone and walk-upwith fully-trackablereplacethe40yearoldGuemes. Like bookings versioning its predecessor, the ferry will provide service between Anacortes and Gue-Automated conrmation,Support for privatemesIsland.Therearenoalternative reminder and follow-upcharters, schools and emails tour groups roads or highways that provide access to Guemes Island. As such, the Skagit Marketing and SearchDetailed reports forCounty ferry system serves as a vital Engine Optimizationevent planning and (SEO) nancial tracking transportationlinkforitsridership, operating365daysayearandtrans-Personalized set-up,Resource tracking forporting roughly 200,000 vehicles and training and supportmulti-use inventory 400,000 passengers annually. includedShipyardsinterestedinparticipat-ing in this invitation for bids (IFB)areencouragedtovisitthissitefor Manage your entiremore details. Bid proposals are due business from a single,Dec.4,2023,by1:00p.m.PST.integrated platformSCHEDULE A DEMOWWW.STARBOARDSUITE.COMFOGHORN 42'