The Town of Winthrop (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the SR20 Methow River Bridge – Water Main Replacement. Bids for construction of the Project will be received by the Owner via online submission only, until 1:00 (PM), Thursday, January 25, 2024 local time. Bids will be opened and read aloud virtually via the following link:

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A bid summary will be issued after opening, emailed to all bidders, and posted on the website.

This project will provide water system improvements, including the following:

• Replacement of approximately 375 linear feet of existing 8-in water main with new pre-insulated 12-in ductile iron water main installed along the Riverside Avenue (SR 20) Methow River Bridge Crossing.
• Replacement of approximately 275 linear feet of existing buried 8-in water main with 12-in PVC water main.
• Replacement of the existing pipe support structure along the Methow River Bridge span.
• Temporary water service across the Methow River Bridge during construction to maintain water service north of the Methow River.
• Patching of the SR 20 roadway surface where excavations are necessary to replace the existing water main.

The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be viewed at the following locations:

1. Varela Engineering & Management, 601 W. Mallon Ave. Suite A, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 328-6066
2. Visit www.varelaplanroom.com under “Public Jobs”.  Prospective bidders may view digital files at no cost.

To Bid the project, Bidder shall register and be on the Plan Holders List. After registering, Bidder shall download and print a full set of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS from www.varelaplanroom.com under “Public Jobs”.  Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Additional bid acceptance and contract award provisions are specified in the Contract Documents.  

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in the 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 specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the Town of Winthrop.

A PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for 11 a.m Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Town of Winthrop Red Barn Auditorium at 51 State Rte 20, Winthrop, WA 98862. The purpose of the conference is to familiarize bidders with existing bridge conditions and answer questions.

For additional information regarding this project, contact Nate Hutchens at Varela Engineering & Management, by phone at (509) 328-6066, or email at nhutchens@varela-engr.com.

The project is being funded through the EPA Community Grants Program.

All work performed on this project will be subject to the higher of the prevailing federal or state wage rates.

Domestic Preference:

This project is subject to the American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements mandated by Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (and subsequent statutes).

This project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58 §§ 70901-70953. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States.

The Town of Winthrop is in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, 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 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.

The Town of Winthrop is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minority-owned businesses to submit bids. The Town of Winthrop has the right to reject any or all bids.