NOTICE TO BIDDERS

 

Miller and Central Lift Station Replacement

Project No. 1960Q

 

Sealed bids for the above project will be received from Contractors by the City of Olympia through the drop-box labeled “Bid & Proposal Drop Box” at Olympia City Hall located at 601 4th Ave E, Olympia, Washington 98501.

 

• The drop box will be opened for submittals at 10:00 AM, February 16, 2021. 
• The drop-box submittal deadline is 4:00 PM, February 18, 2021, at which time the drop-box will be locked or removed, and sealed bids held until the bid open.
• The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read at 10:00 AM, February 19, 2021, on the covered steps of Olympia City Hall to allow for safe social distancing.

 

The City will only open and consider bid proposals received through the drop-box labeled “Bid & Proposal Drop Box” or by mail as described below.

 

In addition to placing sealed bids in the bid and proposal drop-box, Contractors may choose to mail in bids instead.  Mail bids to the following address:

 

Fran Eide, PE, City Engineer

City of Olympia Public Works

PO Box 1967

Olympia, WA 98507-1967

 

Please note, City Hall is only processing mail on Wednesdays.  It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that mailed bids are received by 12:00 PM, February 17, 2021.  Bids must be received early enough to ensure it is processed through the City’s mail service in time. Any bids received after the bid submittal deadline of 4:00 PM, February 18, 2021 will not be accepted.

 

Contract Documents and plan holder’s list can be viewed, purchased, or downloaded on the Builders Exchange website at www.bxwa.com after January 25, 2021.

 

You may also obtain project plans and specifications for City of Olympia projects via public records request. Please visit our Public Records webpage (http://olympiawa.gov/city-government/public-records-requests). Public records fees apply. Please note:  If you obtain project plans and specifications through any process other than through registration on Builder’s Exchange, you will NOT be added to the list of bidders who receive bid packet addenda and other information sent to those who register as bidders.

 

This project provides for all work to complete the replacement of the Miller and Central Lift Station and installation of 10” force main in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Engineer’s Probable Opinion of Cost ranges from $1,750,000 to $2,250,000.

 

This project does not have Federal Aid Funding.

 

Although not mandatory, all prospective bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM.  The meeting will begin at the Miller and Central Lift Station, 1910 Central Street NE, in Olympia, Washington.  All attendees must bring and wear a cloth face covering for the pre-bid meeting.

 

The City of Olympia does not discriminate against any entity based on any status protected by law in consideration for award of a City contract.

 

The prime contractor on a City contract of $50,000 or more shall comply with Olympia’s Equal Benefits Ordinance, Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 3.18.

 

All bids must be submitted on the forms furnished for that purpose, and each proposal must be accompanied by bid bond, or certified check made payable to the City of Olympia, in an amount of not less than (5) percent of the total bid amount.

 

Any questions regarding the contract documents can be directed to Mike Johnson, P.E., Gray & Osborne, Inc. at 206-284-0860. If necessary, questions will be answered via an addendum.

 

The City of Olympia reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor irregularities in the bidding process.

 

DATED at Olympia, Washington this 20^th day of January 2021.

   

FRAN EIDE, P.E.

City Engineer