ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

2023 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT

SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way will receive sealed bids through February 24, 2023, at 9:30 a.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 Room, City Hall 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003 at 9:35 a.m. on February 24, 2023. This meeting will also be available virtually at:

The remote meeting can be accessed at www.Zoom.us by clicking on “Join a Meeting” and entering Meeting ID: 813 2379 2262 and Passcode: 696562 or by telephone at (206)337-9723.

This project shall consist of:

Furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and other work or items incidental

thereto (excepting any materials, equipment, utilities, or service, if any, specified herein to be furnished by the Owner or others), for the construction, sequencing, and traffic control plan for overlaying existing asphalt

concrete pavement in six (6) different locations within the City of Federal Way. The work shall include but is not limited to Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA Cl. ½” PG 58H-22) pavement overlay, roadway excavation, planing bituminous pavement, pavement repair, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, traffic curb, repairing or re-aligning manholes and catch basins, pedestrian push button, and foundation, channelization, restoration, utility adjustments, and all items necessary to complete the work as described in the Contract Documents.

The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidder and intends to give the 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 110 working days.

888. DOCUMENTS: Plans, Specifications, Addenda, and plan holders list are available online 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 online 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 John Cole, Civil Engineer, by email at john.cole@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 2023 (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 recipient, in accordance with 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 it will affirmatively ensure that in 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. 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 February 10, 2023 and February 17, 2023

Federal Way Mirror Publish February 10, 2023 and February 17, 2023