ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SW DASH POINT AND 47TH AVE SW COMPACT ROUNDABOUT

SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way will receive sealed bids through June 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the City Hall Finance Department at 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. 

Contractors may choose to submit the bids in person at City Hall during normal business hours, however City Hall is likely to be closed to the public, therefore City staff will be available for one hour before the bid submittal deadline at the main door of City Hall to provide access to the Finance Department.  

Proposals received after said date and time will not be considered. All timely bids will be opened and read publicily aloud via a remote meeting at 11:05 a.m. on June 11, 2021.  

The remote meeting can be accessed at www.Zoom.us by clicking on “Join a Meeting” and entering Meeting ID: 934 8100 1834 and Passcode: 767666 or by telephone at (253) 215-8782.

This project shall consist of:  construction of a compact roundabout, roadway grind and overlay, storm drainage improvements, illumination improvement, and other associated work.  

The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidder and intends to give Notice to Proceed as soon as the Contract and all required documents are executed in full.  Regardless of the date of award or Notice to Proceed, the Contractor must complete all work within 90 working days.  

BID DOCUMENTS:  Plans, Specifications, Addenda, and plan holders list are available on-line through Builders Exchange of Washington at www.bxwa.com.  Click on:  “Posted Projects,” “Public Works,” and “City of Federal Way.”  It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Bidders List.”  Bidders that do not register will need to periodically check on-line for addenda issued on this project.  Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 if you require assistance with access or registration.   An informational copy of plans, specifications, and addenda are available for viewing only at the City of Federal Way Finance Department.    

QUESTIONS:  Any questions must be directed to Christine Mullen, P.E., Senior Capital Engineer, by email at Christine.Mullen@cityoffederalway.com. Questions must be received by the City no later than 5:00 p.m. three business days preceding the bid opening to allow a written reply to reach all prospective Bidders before the submission of bids.

OTHER PROVISIONS:  All bids and this Project shall be governed by the Contract, as defined by the Washington State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction 2021 (Standard Specifications), which is incorporated by this reference as though set forth in full. 

All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Contract and all bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit or bond in the amount required in the Contract. Forfeiture of the proposal bond or deposit to the City shall be in accordance with the Contract.

The City, 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 C.F.R., 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 as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 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, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the City’s policy to ensure that such firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts.

The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. 

DATES OF PUBLICATION:  
Daily Journal of Commerce        Publish     May 21, 2021, May 28, 2021, and June 4, 2021
Federal Way Mirror            Publish May 21, 2021, May 28, 2021, and June 4, 2021