Sealed proposals for the construction of the TELEGRAPH ROAD MULTIMODAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ES537, BID NO. 49B-2023 project, will be received by the City of Bellingham, 2221 Pacific Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98229 at the Purchasing Office until August 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., and thereafter will be publicly opened and read.

The improvement consists of: Widening to Telegraph Road between Deemer Road and James Street.  Sidewalks will be added including retaining walls, excavation, embankment, paving, stormwater treatment systems and conveyance piping and restoration.

Price Range:               $6,000,000 - $7,000,000

Plans, specifications, special provisions, basis to be used in comparing bids, proposal and contract can be viewed at the City of Bellingham website (https://cob.procureware.com/) or seen at the Purchasing Office, 2221 Pacific Street, Bellingham, Washington, phone (360) 778-7750. 

All proposals must be on the Bid Proposal form provided by the City of Bellingham and must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, cash, money order or bid bond payable to the Finance Director in an amount equal to or exceeding five percent (5%) of the total bid.  No other form of bid security is acceptable.  A one hundred percent (100%) payment and performance contract bond will be required; provided that for projects of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) or less, at the contractor's option, retainage of fifty percent (50%) will be held until releasable under RCW 39.08.010 in lieu of a payment and performance contract bond.

The right is reserved to postpone making the award for a reasonable length of time, to reject any and all bids, or to waive irregularities not affecting substantial rights.

The following non-discrimination notification is applicable to this federal aid project:

The City of Bellingham 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.