INVITATION TO BID

CITY OF LA CENTER

Sealed bids will be received by the (City of La Center), at the reception desk located in

City Hall at 210 E. 4th Street in La Center, Washington until 3:00 p.m. on September 4th, 2024 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvement(s).

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the (City of La Center).

The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waiver informalities in the bidding.

Maps, plans, and specifications may be obtained from J2 Blueprint Supply Company in Vancouver Washington.

Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the Office of the City Engineer, (City Of La Center), Washington.

The following is applicable to this Safe Routes to School project:

The (Local Agency), in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The [SRTS GRANT for the 4th Street and Highland Road Signal and Electronic Sign Project] is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.”

The improvement for which bids will be received is described below:

PROJECT NAME:  4th Street and Highland Road Signal SRTS Project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project consists of installing a traffic signal at the intersection of 4th Street and Highland Road, a Rapid Flashing Beacon, a speed feedback sign and a 20-mph flashing beacon school sign.

This project is financed through a Safe Routes to School funds.  This project is subject to Labor and Industry predetermined minimum wage.

The issuing office for Contract Documents is City of La Center Community Development Department, 210 East 4th Street, La Center, WA  98629, (360) 263-7665.  Plans will be available at J2 Blueprint Company starting August 7th, 2024.  Technical inquiries regarding the project should be directed to Tony Cooper, City Engineer, at City of La Center Public Works, 210 East 4th Street, La Center, WA 98629, (360) 263-2889.  Work shall be completed within 100 working days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.