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 CRUSHED AGGREGATE FOR BITUMINOUS SURFACE TREATMENT (BST)

UNTIL 2:30 PM Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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

Whatcom County Public Works Equipment Services Division is seeking bids for the supply and stockpiling of 3/8” – No. 4 crushed aggregate (washed seal rock) at various county sites in 2025 and 2026 as further described in the bid documents. Material will be used by the Public Works Maintenance & Operations Division as part of their road maintenance program.

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

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Additionally, Whatcom County expressly 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, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation (including gender identity), age, marital status, or disability, political affiliation, veteran status, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women owned consultant firms to respond. Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by contacting Purchasing at (360) 778-5330.

As required by law, the E-Verify System may be required.

Publication Date(s): August 6, 2025.