CALL FOR BIDS

CITY OF CAMAS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

CITY PROJECT NO. SWR24003B

MAIN PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Camas, Administrative Services, 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington, until 10:00 A.M. on October 9, 2025, and will then and there be publicly read.

All Bid Proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such Bid Proposal. Should the successful Bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the current updated version of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction (standard specifications), the Bid Proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Camas.

Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to Builders Exchange of Washington (BXWA) at www.bxwa.com and clicking on "Posted Projects", "Public Works", and "City of Camas". This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool.  It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Self-Registered Bidders List".  Bidders who do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project.  Bids from Bidders who are not listed on the self-registered bidders list may be returned to bidders unopened.  Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration.  Hard copies of the bid documents can be purchased using the BXWA Online Print Ordering System. 

The improvement for which bids will be received follows:

Sealed bids in envelopes marked with the Bidder’s name, Project Title and Project number will be received at the time and address noted above.

Statement of Work:

This Work consists of the construction of all components of Main Pump Station Improvements, including demolition of existing pump station components, pipelines and building HVAC systems, construction of new pump station components, modification of existing components, conduit and equipment for electrical services and controls, construction of building HVAC, restoration, erosion control, bypass pumping, traffic control, and other work, all in accordance with the Plans and these Specifications.

For questions, please contact Rob Charles, PE, 360-817-7003 or

RCharles@cityofcamas.us at the City of Camas.

Pre-Bid Conference:

A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on September 30, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at 231 Everett Street, Camas, Washington 98607. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.

The Contractor is obligated to pay Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Prevailing Wages, Rates for Clark County, effective October 9, 2025.

American Made:

In an effort to maximize the creation of American jobs and restoring economic growth, the City of Camas encourages the use of products and services that are made in the United States of America whenever and wherever possible.

Disadvantaged Businesses:

The City of Camas encourages the solicitation and recruitment, to the extent possible, of certified minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE), emerging small (ESB) businesses, and other disadvantaged companies in the construction of this project.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information:

The City of Camas in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Alena Morgan at procurement@cityofcamas.us or by calling collect 360-817-1560.

Civil Rights Act:

The City of Camas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. This Information is available in an alternate form by request by contacting 360-834-6864.

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Title VI Statement:

The City of Camas, 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 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.

E-Verify Requirements:

Per City of Camas Ordinance No. 2626, as a condition for the award or renewal of any contract after January 1, 2012, the Contractor shall enroll in the E-Verify program through the United States Department of Homeland Security and thereafter shall provide the City with a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding (issued by Homeland Security), UPON REQUEST,  affirming their enrollment and participation in the program.  The Contractor shall be required to continue their participation in the program throughout the course of their contract with the City.  Prime contractors shall require and verify that each of their subcontractors and lower tiered subcontractors are also enrolled and participants in the E-Verify program.  This is intended to be used exclusively for employees hired after award and for the duration of the contract with the City of Camas. 

E-Verify, is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration at no charge.  E-Verify has been determined to be a suitable means for determining employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.  Please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s web site at http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm and select E-Verify to learn more or to enroll in this program.

This document and all associated public records will be released where required by the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW (the "Act"). To the extent that public records then in the custody of the Contractor are needed for the City to respond to a request under the Act, as determined by the City, the Contractor agrees to make them promptly available to the City. If the Contractor considers any portion of any record provided to the City under this Agreement, whether in electronic or hard copy form, to be protected from disclosure under law, the Contractor shall clearly identify any specific information that it claims to be confidential or proprietary. If the City receives a request under the Act to inspect or copy the information so identified by the Contractor and the City determines that release of the information is required by the Act or otherwise appropriate, the City’s sole obligation shall be to notify the Contractor (a) of the request and (b) of the date that such information will be released to the requester unless the Contractor obtains a court order to enjoin that disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56.540. If the Contractor fails to timely obtain a court order enjoining disclosure, the City will release the requested information on the date specified.

Cooperative Purchasing:

The City participates in cooperative purchasing and that other public agencies may desire to place orders against the awarded contract. Bidders/proposers may be asked to indicate if they agree to allow orders from public agencies that have an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the City.

The City of Camas expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City. The City of Camas also reserves the right to delete any or all portions of individual bid items.

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Sydney Baker

City Clerk