Separate sealed proposals for the selective Demolition and Removal of the existing structures at 269 N. Railroad Ave., Okanogan, WA as described in, and in conformance with the Bid Documents will be received by Owner’s Representative, at the office of the Owner, located at 123 5th Ave. North #150, Okanogan, WA, on April 24, 2024 before 4:00 pm at which time the Bid Proposals will be recorded as to Time and Date received. Bids will then be presented to the Commissioners for opening and recommendation on April 30th at 9:30am.

Project Description:
Demolition and Removal of (3) existing building structures of varied masonry, metal and wood
construction along with existing site improvements.

Demolish and remove from the site existing improvements within the limits of disturbance as shown in
the demo site plan and as listed below:

• Vegetation: shrubs, bushes, trees and roots
• Concrete walls, bollards, and pedestals
• (3) Building structures, not including the interior slabs and building foundations.
• Oil tank removal and disposal off site.
• Debris, tires and miscellaneous barrels
• Asbestos abatement and other hazardous material preparation for removal.

Work in the right-of-way is not included in this scope.

Bids are to be submitted on forms provided.

Proposals will be opened and publicly read aloud.

Construction period is 75 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion.

A Pre-Bid Walk-Through will be conducted on site on April 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm. It is highly recommended all prospective bidders attend.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Owner hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement,  minority business enterprises will be afforded the full opportunity to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, nationality or disability in consideration for an award.

Bid Documents:
Contractors may obtain plans and specifications from M J Neal Associates’ plan room at www.mjnealassociatesplanroom.com. Bidders may download the files at no cost. Bidders must create a user login to the website to download documents. Printed documents are available upon receipt of a deposit of $100.00 by choosing the “Order” option on the plan room page. Please make checks payable to M J Neal Associates, and mail to Abadan Reprographics 603 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane WA 99202. Plans
must be returned in good condition within seven (7) days following bid date to obtain a refund of deposit. After seven days no refunds will be made. Any questions regarding the plan room, please contact Auron K. at Abadan Reprographics, 509-747-2964.

Bidders may obtain additional sets or portions of sets by paying the cost of reproduction thereof, plus handling and mailing costs, with no refund for the additional sets or parts thereof. The Bid Documents will additionally be available for examination at other plan centers as distributed by Abadan Reprographics:

Bid Security:
Certified check, bank cashier's check or bid bond congruent with the Form of Bid Bond as identified in the "Instruction to Bidders" is required to be submitted with each proposal, in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total basic bid plus additive alternate bids. Make bid security payable to Okanogan County; furnish bond executed by a licensed bonding agency authorized to do business in the locality of the Project.

Right to Accept or Reject:
The Owner shall reserve the right to reject any or all proposals and the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposal, subject to the Laws of the State of Washington as pertaining to Public Works, and as may be deemed in the best interest of the Owner. In particular, the Owner reserves to right to reject a proposal which is not accompanied by the required bid security or subcontractors listing as described heretofore, and incomplete or irregular proposals which may exclude or modify any item(s) required by the Bid Documents. No proposals will be accepted after the hour set for receipt of proposals as stated above.

Withdrawal of Proposals:
No proposal may be withdrawn, except with the express permission of the Owner, after the hour set for the opening thereof, unless the "Notice of Intent to Award" the contract is delayed for a period of more than sixty (60) calendar days.