NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by Purchasing at their office in the Administrative Services Finance Department in the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 503, Bellingham WA 98225, for purchase of the following:

SUPPLY OF ASPHALTIC EMULSION (ROAD OIL)

UNTIL: 2:30 PM February 7, 2023

At which time and place the bids will be publicly opened (live via GoToMeeting), and read aloud. All bidders and any other interested people are invited to watch the virtual opening. Late submittals will not be considered.

Whatcom County Public Works Maintenance & Operations Division is requesting bids for the delivery and supply of asphaltic emulsion (road oil) for use in the maintenance and repair of county roads.

Further information is contained in the bid document, which can be downloaded at no charge from the Whatcom County Purchasing website at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/Bids.aspx, see “Related Documents” at the bottom of the bid posting page. If you are unable to download the pdf documents from this website, contact Purchasing at FN_Purchasing@co.whatcom.wa.us (preferred), or phone (360) 778-5330.

Award will be made to the lowest and/or best bidder. Whatcom County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any irregularities.

Whatcom County affirms it will not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women owned firms to respond.

Publication Date: January 25, 2023.