Port of Edmonds Request for Bids, Painting project 2024, #2024-478

Bid Due Date:  Sealed bids for this project will be received at the Port of Edmonds Administration Office, 471 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA  98020 until 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered.  Official time is read from the designated official clock at the Port of Edmonds Administration office where the bids will be opened publicly and read aloud.

Scope of Work:  The scope of work includes providing labor, materials and equipment necessary to: Paint three separate buildings, and one railing per specifications, both interior and exterior.

Pre-Bid Meeting:  A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 26, 2024, at the Marine Services Office, 458 Admiral Way.  Port staff and its agents may not be available for site visits outside of the scheduled pre-bid meeting. It is strongly encouraged prospective bidders attend the walkthrough pre-bid meeting, this time is to take measurements and speak to staff.

Work Start & Completion Dates:  Work shall be substantially complete by June 1, 2024.  Work may begin when the Port receives the signed contract, performance bond, payment bond, insurance documentation, IRS W-9, and list of any subcontractors. 

Prevailing Wages:  Payment of prevailing wages is required for this project. Filings of statement of intent, and affidavit of wages paid online with LNI will be required.

Bid Guarantee and Performance & Payment Bonds:  Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the amount of five (5) percent of the total base bid plus Washington sales tax, with a bid bond (or a check made payable to the Port of Edmonds- bond encouraged). In addition, the successful Bidder may be asked to provide performance and payment bonds for the full amount of the Contract, as a requirement to enter into a contract for the work, if dollar threshold for reporting is met and is applicable. Retainage Bonds are encouraged as well.

Insurance:  Commercial General Liability, Business Auto, Worker’s Comp, and Employer’s Liability (Stop Gap) insurance coverage will be required for this project.

Equal Opportunity:  The Port of Edmonds encourages Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to participate in the competitive bid process.

Contacts:  For technical questions regarding this project, submit questions by e-mail to painting@portofedmonds.org with the subject line reading, “Port Painting” before 10 am, March 29, 2024. Questions received after this will be excluded. Questions answered may be available at bxwa.com as an addendum if appropriate at the project page. http://bxwa.com/bxwa_toc/pub/1129/toc.html Bidders are responsible for checking and acknowledging if addendums are posted before submitting bids.

Right to Reject Bids:  The Port of Edmonds reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities.

Advertisement:  Bids shall be solicited from qualified Contractors and General Contractors on the Port of Edmonds’ MRSC Small Works Roster and advertised in the Everett Herald and posted with OWBME.wa.gov

Obtaining Bid Packages:  Plans, specifications, addenda, and plan holders list for this project will be available online March 19, 2024, through Builders Exchange of Washington, Inc. at http://bxwa.com/bxwa_toc/pub/1129/toc.htm by clicking on the following in the order listed:  Posted Projects, Public Works, Port of Edmonds, Click Here, I Agree, Project Name.

Bidders must “Register as a Bidder”, in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to be placed on the “Bidders List”.  This service is provided free of charge to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors bidding this project.  Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require further assistance.