CALL FOR BIDS
CITY OF CAMAS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
NW CAMAS MEADOWS DRIVE /
NW LARKSPUR STREET IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO. S-604

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Camas, Administrative Services, 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington 98607 until 11:00 A.M., on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, and will then and there be publicly read for the construction of the improvement.

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 performance bond within the time stated in the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) 2018 Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction (standard specifications), the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Camas.

Plans and specifications may be purchased from the City of Camas in an electronic format for $25.00 plus 8.4% sales tax by contacting Ronda Syverson at rsyverson@cityofcamas.us or 360.817.7256 between the hours of 9:00 AM. and 5:00 P.M. Bid documents will be available after 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Registration as a plan holder is required to obtain Contract Addenda. Contractors must be registered on the City of Camas Plan Holders List to receive any Addenda. If preferable, the bidder may purchase hard copies of the bid documents at Camas City Hall, located at 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington 98607, for the cost of $75.00 plus 8.4% sales tax, which is non-refundable. Please contact Ronda Syverson with questions related to obtaining bid documents.

The improvement for which bids will be received follows:
Bid opening on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. at Camas City Hall located at 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington 98607. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Camas, Administrative Services, 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington 98607 until 11 :00 A.M. Registration as a plan holder with the City of Camas is required to obtain Contract Addenda.

Statement of Work:
This Contract provides for widening of the existing NW Larkspur Street from NW Lake Road to the barricade located north of NW 61st Court to meet the City's Arterial Roadway section. The project consists of increasing the right-of-way width to approximately 74 feet with an improved asphalt roadway width of 46 feet curb-to-curb. The ultimate cross-section will include 3-lanes with access control via raised medians, sidewalk on the west side, bicycle lane, planter strips, and street lighting.

For questions, please contact: Jim Hodges, City of Camas
jhodges@cityofcamas.us or (360) 817-7234.

The Contractor is obligated to pay the wage rates determined by the Washington State
Department of Labor and Industries Prevailing Wages, Rates for Clark County, effective August
14, 2018.

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.

Civil Rights Act:
The City of Camas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. As provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, the contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in the selection and retention of sub-contractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment in the performance of this project.

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), submitted with their bid proposal, affirming their enrollment and  articipation 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. Please go to the Engineering page of the City of Camas web site at www.ci.camas.wa.us for additional information and to view Ordinance No. 2626.

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.

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 responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City.

Bernie Bacon
Deputy City Clerk