NOTICE INVITING BIDS

RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed Bids for the KITSAP LAKE STORMWATER TREATMENT RETROFIT will be accepted by mail (Attn: Angela Hoover) or in person by the City Clerk or designated staff on May 6, 2025, between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the lobby of the Norm Dicks Government Center (6th Street entrance) located at 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337.

Prospective bidders are hereby notified that they are solely responsible for ensuring timely delivery of their bid to the City of Bremerton.

OPENING OF BIDS: The bids will be publicly opened on May 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PST.

COMPLETION OF WORK: The WORK must be completed within 100 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This Contract provides for the installation of four Biopod stormwater treatment vaults and two Stormfilter stormwater treatment vaults near Kitsap Lake along Kitsap Way and Osprey Circle. The work includes, but is not limited to, temporary traffic control, demolition, removal and replacement of stormwater pipes and catch basins, grading, furnishing, and installing precast concrete treatment vaults and hydrodynamic separators, reconstruction of the roadway with hot mix asphalt, pavement markings, curb ramps, driveways, and landscape restoration all in accordance with the Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.

Engineer’s Estimate range for this project is $2.1 to $2.6 million. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the latest edition of the WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications.

PREVIEWING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Contract Documents may be previewed at the ARC Document Solutions Public Planroom, https://www.e arc.com/location/tacoma, under the heading Planrooms; select Public Planroom. Select the Project Number to enter the Project, click on the cart icons to select the files you would like to download, and click on instant download. Create a free account if you don’t already have one – this will automatically place you on the planholder’s list.

It is anticipated that this project will be funded in part by the Washington State Department of Ecology. Neither the State of Washington nor any of its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to any contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation for bids.

PURCHASING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents may be ordered from ARC. Payment is typically cost of reproduction (non-refundable). Contact Bid Services at ARC in Tacoma: 1(800) 337-8103; FAX (253) 272-4064; E mail: seattle.id.bidservices@e-arc.com. Please call for availability and fax your request prior to picking up. Bid documents will be available beginning April 15, 2025.

PROPOSALS: All bid proposals must be made on the blank forms furnished in the Contract Documents. Sealed envelopes containing bids shall be entitled: Kitsap Lake Stormwater Treatment Retrofit.

PROPOSAL BOND: Each bid proposal 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. The failure to furnish a bid deposit of a minimum of 5 percent shall make the bid nonresponsive and shall cause the bid to be rejected by the Contracting Agency.

CONTRACT BOND: The successful bidder will also be required to provide a Performance Bond for 100 percent of the Contract Price. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Bremerton.

BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The Bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid Price for a period of seventy-five (75) calendar days from the date of bid opening.

WAGE RATES: The attention of Bidders is directed to the requirements and conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All communications relative to this WORK prior to opening bids shall be directed to:
Communication by phone/email:
David Dinkuhn P.E.
Telephone: (360) 473-5331
david.dinkuhn@ci.bremerton.wa.us

APPRENTICES: Bidders shall be aware of the project’s apprentice utilization requirement described in Special Provision 1-07.9(3).

CITY’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The City of Bremerton reserves the right to reject any and all bids on any or all schedules or alternates or to waive any informalities in the bidding and shall determine which bid or bidders is the most satisfactory and responsible bidder and shall be the sole judge thereof. No plea of mistake in the bid shall be available to the bidder for the recovery of his/her deposit or as a defense to any action based upon the neglect or refusal to execute a contract.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this Contract, the Contractor, its subcontractors, or any person acting on behalf of the Contractor shall not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age (40+), sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, marital status, military status, or the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability. 

ADA STATEMENT: The City of Bremerton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in programs and activities, which it operates pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ADA Amendments Act. This policy extends to both employment and admission to participation in the programs, services, and activities of the City of Bremerton. Reasonable accommodation for employees or applicants for employment will be provided.

The City of Bremerton in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, and 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises 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.

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: All Proposals, including attachments and any documentation, submitted to and accepted by the City in response to this Notice Inviting Bids become the property of the City and are subject to the disclosure provisions of the Washington Public Records Act. Submittals shall become the property of the City and considered public documents under applicable Washington State laws. All documentation provided to the City may be subject to disclosure in accordance with Washington State public disclosure laws.

Published:
Daily Journal of Commerce: April 15, 2025
Kitsap Sun: April 15, 2025

END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS