INVITATION FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Rockford will open sealed bid proposals and publicly read them aloud on or after 2:00 PM. on February 15th, 2024, at City Hall in Rockford for the 2024 Sewer Improvements Project.

The project consists of the replacement of approximately 850 feet of eight-inch sewer main, four-inch service laterals and associated manholes, reconstruction of the intersection of W. Pacific St. and S. Weaver St., replacement of existing culverts at the intersection, reconditioning of roadside drainage ditches, and restoration of associated landscaping.

Contract Documents and Specifications and any addenda are available at www.questcdn.com Project 8919789. You may download digital copies for the Bidding Documents (including any Addenda) from QuestCDN at www.questcdn.com upon payment of twenty-two dollars ($22.00). Log on to the website and enter Quest Project 8919789. Should you need assistance with this process, please contact Quest CDN at 952-233-1632.

All contractors must be licensed to conduct business in Washington State.

Sealed bid proposals must be delivered to the Town of Rockford (by mail at PO Box 49, Rockford, WA 99030; or in person delivery to W. 20 Emma St., Rockford, WA 99030) by 2:00 PM on the date specified for opening, in a sealed envelope clearly marked “SEALED BID FOR TOWN OF ROCKFORD 2024 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS”. In person acceptance of delivered bids will be available during posted City Hall hours.

SEALED BID PROPOSALS MUST BE DELIVERED BEFORE 2:00 P.M.

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Only properly executed proposals submitted on the forms furnished by the Town of Rockford will be accepted. All bidders are required to submit a list of subcontractors that will perform work on the project amounting to ten percent (10%) or more of the contract amount.

Rejection of Bids: The Town of Rockford shall have the right to reject any or all bids not accompanied by bid security or data required by the bidding document or a bid in any way incomplete or irregular. The Town of Rockford shall have the right to reject all bids and not award the Work to any bidder. The Town of Rockford is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses) are encouraged to submit bids. All work performed on the project will be subject to prevailing wage rates.

Award of the construction contract is contingent upon approval by the funding agency.

Published: January 12th, 2024, and January 19th, 2024