CALL FOR BIDS

                                                                                                                    Thor-Freya Reconstruction

Hartson to Sprague

Engineering Services File No. 2019135

This project consists of the construction of approximately 30,500 square yards of cement concrete paving, 6,000 square yards of asphalt paving, 13,000 cubic yards of roadway excavation including haul, 4,800 linear feet of cement concrete curb, 2,500 square yards of concrete sidewalk, 1,400 linear feet of storm sewer, 3,700 linear feet of water main, three traffic system signal retrofits, communication conduit, traffic control, and other related miscellaneous items.

The City of Spokane will receive bids until 1:00 p.m. October 18, 2021 for the above project located in Spokane, Washington, in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the Department, Engineering Services. Hand delivered bids shall be delivered between noon and 1:00 p.m. to the first floor, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane WA 99201-3316. The bids will be publicly opened and read at 1:15 p.m. on the first floor of City Hall. In order to comply with “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order as much as possible, please utilize one of the following options to participate in the bid opening. To watch, log in to https://spokanecity.webex.com/join. Alternatively, it may be simpler to listen by phone which can be done as follows: call (408) 418-9388 then enter the access code 965 272 875 followed by #. When prompted for an attendee ID number, enter #.

Copies of the Contract Documents are available at www.cityofspokaneplans.com. The Planholders list is also available at this website. Additional project information including the Engineer’s estimated cost range for the project, bid results (after bid opening), as well as information about other City projects are available by following the appropriate links at the following website: https://my.spokanecity.org/business/bid-and-design/current-projects/.

The City of Spokane, 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 Regulation, 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 or national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in accordance with the provisions of the Specifications. Irregular bid proposals will be rejected in accordance with the specifications.

Cashier’s check, a certified check or surety bond in the sum of five percent (5%) of the Total Project Bid must accompany the copy of the bid filed with the City Clerk. Successful bidder shall execute the Contract within TEN (10) calendar days after receiving the Contract. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated herein, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Spokane.

The City of Spokane will normally award this Contract or reject bids within FORTY FIVE (45) calendar days after the time set for the bid opening. If the lowest responsible Bidder and the City of Spokane agree, this deadline may be extended. If they cannot agree on an extension by the 45-calendar day deadline, the City of Spokane reserves the right to Award the Contract to the next lowest responsible Bidder or reject all Bids.

Timing Note: This project has an extended bid period due to the nature of the project and the time of year it is bidding. The City therefore expects the project work to begin in the spring of 2022.