CALL FOR BIDS

NSC – Regal, Cleveland, Grace, Greene, Jackson, Ralph Water &

 Sewer Replacements and Casings

Engineering Services File No. 2017156 & 2019120

This project consists of the construction of approximately 385 feet of 48” and 54” steel casings installed by boring and open cut, 4,200 feet of 30” ductile iron water pipe, 1,530 feet of 36” ductile iron water pipe, 280 feet of 8” ductile iron water pipe, 815 feet of 12” pvc sanitary sewer pipe,  156 linear feet of storm sewer, 3 drainage structures, bio-infiltration swales, 1,900 linear feet of sidewalk, 4,200 square yards of 3-inch thick HMA pavement 800 square yards of 4-inch thick HMA pavement, 2,200 square yards of 5-inch thick HMA pavement, 3,000 square yards of 8-inch thick HMA pavement, sundry utility adjustments, and other related miscellaneous items.

The City of Spokane will receive bids until 1:00 p.m. June 15, 2020 for the above project located in Spokane, Washington, in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the Department, Engineering Services. Hand delivered bids shall be delivered to the security desk on the first floor, City Hall, 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane WA 99201-3316. The bids will be publicly opened and read at 1:15 on the first floor of city hall. City Hall is closed in order to comply with “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. Please utilize the following option to watch or listen to the bid opening by video or phone. Follow this link to the City of Spokane’s website https://my.spokanecity.org/business/bid-and-design/current-projects/ and look to the right for the heading “BID OPENINGS – CITY OF SPOKANE” and follow the link and instructions shown.

Copies of the Contract Documents are available at www.cityofspokaneplans.com.  The Planholders list is also available at this website. Additional project information including the Engineer’s estimated cost range for the project, bid results (after bid opening), as well as information about other City projects are available by following the appropriate links at the following website: https://my.spokanecity.org/business/bid-and-design/current-projects/.

The City of Spokane, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulation, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in accordance with the provisions of the Specifications.  Irregular bid proposals will be rejected in accordance with the specifications.

Cash, cashier’s check, a certified check or surety bond in the sum of five percent (5%) of the Total Project Bid must accompany the copy of the bid filed with the City Clerk.  Successful bidder shall execute the Contract within TEN (10) calendar days after receiving the Contract.  Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated herein, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Spokane.

The City of Spokane will normally award this Contract or reject bids within FORTY FIVE (45) calendar days after the time set for the bid opening.  If the lowest responsible Bidder and the City of Spokane agree, this deadline may be extended. If they cannot agree on an extension by the 45-calendar day deadline, the City of Spokane reserves the right to Award the Contract to the next lowest responsible Bidder or reject all Bids.

Note regarding new specifications: The City of Spokane is using WSDOT’s 2020 Standard Specifications. Bidders should allow sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the WSDOT 2020 Standard Specifications prior to bidding the project.

In accordance with SMC 7.06.500 and RCW 39.04.350(1), the low bidder shall complete the Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria form located in Appendix C.  Failure to promptly submit the form including supporting documentation if required may delay award of the Contract.