CALL FOR BIDS

Nevada-Joseph Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon & Bemiss Elementary Walk Route Improvements Engineering Services File No. 2021083 & 2021085

This project consists of the construction of approximately 1,405 square yards of sidewalk, 55 linear feet of storm sewer, 4 drainage structures, 1,313 linear feet of curb or curb and gutter, 460 square yards of 4-inch thick pavement patching, 34 square yards of 6-inch thick pavement patching, 1 pedestrian hybrid beacon system, 1 rectangular rapid flashing beacon system, sundry utility adjustments, and other related miscellaneous items.

The City of Spokane will receive bids until 1:00 p.m. September 26th, 2022, for the above project located in Spokane, Washington, in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the Department, Engineering Services. Bids shall be delivered by hand, mail or courier service to City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA 99201. Hand delivered bids shall be delivered to the first floor of city hall between noon and 1:00 p.m. on bid opening day to the purchasing agent present. All bid packets shall be labeled on the outside of the sealed envelope to read “Attn: Purchasing - Bid Documents Enclosed, XXX Project”, where XXX is the project name.

The bids will be publicly opened and read at 1:15 p.m. online using Microsoft Teams. If you would like to view the bid opening please utilize one of the following options: to watch, go to our website: https://my.spokanecity.org/business/bid-and-design/current-projects/ click on the link to the Microsoft Teams meeting on the right-hand side of the page. Alternatively, it may be simpler to listen by phone, which can be done as follows: call (323) 618-1887, then enter the access code 533 854 149 followed by #.

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 the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin 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.

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 2022 Standard Specifications.

Note regarding new apprentice program requirements:  Section 1-07.9(3) herein has been substantially revised including a new bid item and larger penalties for non-compliance.

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 B. Failure to promptly submit the form including supporting documentation if required may delay award of the Contract.