2022 Storm Pipe Repair Project
SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way will receive sealed bids through Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 1:00 (TIME) p.m. at the City Hall Finance Department at 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. Proposals received after said date and time will not be considered. All timely bids will be opened and read publicly aloud in the Hylebos Conference Room inside City Hall, and also via Zoom remote meeting, at 1:05 (TIME) p.m. on July 14, 2022. The remote meeting can be accessed at www.zoom.us by clicking on “Join a Meeting” and entering Meeting ID: 818 5910 0132 and Passcode: 802322 or by telephone at (253) 215-8782.

This project shall consist of: Perform work for services listed in Exhibit A, Base Bid Schedule A of removing and replacement of failed Storm Sewer Pipe. In Addition, Schedules B and C are Alternates and may also be selected for inclusion in the project.

1. Schedule A, the Base Bid, repairs damaged Storm Sewer Pipe and requires minor replacement of traffic curb and sidewalk together with roadway patching.
2. Schedule B, Alternate 1, repairs damaged Storm Sewer Pipe and requires minor replacement of traffic curb and sidewalk together with roadway patching.
3. Schedule C, Alternate 2, repairs damaged Storm Sewer Pipe and requires minor replacement of traffic curb and sidewalk together with roadway patching.

The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidder and intends to give Notice to Proceed as soon as the Contract and all required documents are executed in full. Regardless of the date of award or Notice to Proceed, the Contractor must complete all work within 45 working days.

BID DOCUMENTS: Plans, Specifications, Addenda, and plan holders list are available on-line through Builders Exchange of Washington at www.bxwa.com. Click on: “Posted Projects,” “Public Works,” and “City of Federal Way.” It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Bidders List.” Bidders that do not register will need to periodically check on-line for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 if you require assistance with access or registration. An informational copy of plans, specifications, and addenda are available for viewing only at the City of Federal Way Finance Department.

QUESTIONS: Any questions must be directed to Omar Barron, Senior Capital Engineer, by email at omar.barron@cityoffederalway.com, or by letter addressed to same. Questions must be received by the City no later than 5:00 p.m. three business days preceding the bid opening to allow a written reply to reach all prospective Bidders before the submission of bids.

OTHER PROVISIONS: All bids and this Project shall be governed by the Contract, as defined by the Washington State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction 2022 (Standard Specifications), which is incorporated by this reference as though set forth in full.
All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Contract and all bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit or bond in the amount required in the Contract. Forfeiture of the proposal bond or deposit to the City shall be in accordance with the Contract.

The City, 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 C.F.R., 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, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the City’s policy to ensure that such firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts.

The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents.
DATES OF PUBLICATION:
Daily Journal of Commerce Publish June 24, 2022 and July 1, 2022
Federal Way Mirror Publish June 24, 2022 and July 1, 2022