Yesler Infrastructure at 9th & Alder, Seattle WA
INVITATION TO BID
2019 Yesler Infrastructure at 9th & Alder – Solicitation #5160
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Contractor will be required to provide, either through self-performance or the management of Subcontractors, the following elements of work, including but not limited to the following: Right-of-way infrastructure improvements including but not limited to construction stormwater erosion control, pavement demolition, utility demolition, new sanitary sewer and storm sewer infrastructure, deep excavations (20’ to 25’), temporary sewer bypass, new water infrastructure, roadway and sidewalk improvements including curb ramps and planter strip improvements.
LOCATION: 9th & Alder Street, Seattle, WA
ESTIMATE: The estimate for this project is between $2.7 Million and $2.9 Million.
BID SUBMITTAL: Sealed bids will be received for this project by the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) at its offices at 190 Queen Anne Avenue North (5th Floor), Seattle, Washington 98109, only up to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 after which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after 1:00 p.m. will not be accepted or read.
The outside of all bid envelopes must be clearly labeled with the following information: "Bid Documents," name of project, date and time of opening, the bidder’s business name, address, and telephone number.
PRE-BID SITE VISITS: Two pre-bid site visits will be held at the corner of 9th and Alder Street: at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 or at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Non-attendance on the part of the Bidder shall not relieve the bidder of any responsibility for adherence to any of the provisions of the bid documents or any Addenda.
OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS: PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ADDENDA, AND PLANHOLDER’S LIST for this project will be available on-line through Builder’s Exchange of Washington, Inc. at http://www.bxwa.com. Access to project bid documents is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to http://www.bxwa.com and clicking on "Posted Projects", "Public Works", "Seattle Housing Authority", and “Projects Bidding”. This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is recommended that Bidders “register” in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Self-Registered Bidders List". Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project. For assistance with access or registration, contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303.
PLAN CENTERS/PROJECT DOCUMENTS: A copy of the Drawings and Project Manual may be viewed at the Seattle Housing Authority’s office. The following Plan Centers were also notified of the opportunity: McGraw-Hill Construction Plan Center (Seattle, Tacoma); Reed Construction Data (Kirkland); Associated Subcontractors of Washington, Inc. (Tacoma); Builders Exchange of Washington (Everett); Valley Plan Center (Kent); Contractor’s Resource Center (Seattle).
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: Technical questions regarding this project must be received in writing via email or fax no later than 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019, and addressed to:
Richard Olson
Seattle Housing Authority
Development Project Coordinator
190 Queen Anne Avenue North
P.O. Box 19028
Seattle, WA 98109-1028
Fax (206) 615-3539
Email – richard.olson@seattlehousing.org
BID GUARANTY: Each bid must be accompanied by a surety company bid bond, or a certified or cashier’s check payable to the order of the Seattle Housing Authority for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. No bidder may withdraw its bid within 60 days after the required bid submission date.
SOCIAL EQUITY CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS – Section 3, MWBE, EEO, and Apprenticeship: The Seattle Housing Authority strongly encourages Minority-Owned (MBEs) and Women-Owned Businesses (WBEs), socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises, HUD Section 3 businesses, Veteran-owned and small businesses to submit bids, to participate as partners, or to participate in other business activities in response to this solicitation. This Contract includes HUD Section 3 resident and business utilization goal requirements, WMBE utilization goal requirement, apprenticeship participation goal requirement, and an aspirational women and minority employment workforce goal.
DIVERSITY: SHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages minority-owned and women-owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, HUD Section 3 businesses, and small businesses to submit bids or to participate as subcontractors and suppliers on SHA contracts.
PREVAILING WAGES: The contractor and all subcontractors will be required to pay prevailing wages as specified in the Bid Documents.
BIDDERS/SUBCONTRACTORS INFORMATION (for projects estimated over $1 million): The Bidder is required to provide information for a Bidder/Subcontractors List. Failure to provide the information required on the completed form and submit it with the bid renders the bid void.
RIGHTS RESERVED: SHA reserves the right to cancel this invitation to bid, to waive as an informality any irregularities in bids, to reject any and all bids, and accept the lowest responsive bid from a qualified and responsible bidder.
Jena Richmond, Contracts and Procurement Manager
