CITY OF BELLINGHAM NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals for the construction of the PADDEN CREEK AT 12TH AND 14TH STREETS FISH PASSAGE PROJECT EN056 project, Bid 34B-2025 will be received by the City of Bellingham, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225 at the Purchasing Office until May 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., and thereafter will be publicly opened and read. The improvement consists of: This project includes replacement of existing culverts on Padden Creek and the Interurban Trail lining up approximately with 12th and 14th Streets. The culverts will be replaced with fish passable steel arched culverts and wing walls. Also included is trail and planting restoration, replacement of sanitary sewer mains over the culverts, tree removal and concrete debris removal under the 12th Street bridge. Price Range: $4,000,000 - $5,000,000 Plans, specifications, special provisions, basis to be used in comparing bids, proposal and contract can be viewed at the City of Bellingham website (https://cob.procureware.com/) or seen at the Purchasing Office, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225, phone (360) 778-7750. All proposals must be on the Bid Proposal form provided by the City of Bellingham and must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, cash, money order or bid bond payable to the Finance Director in an amount equal to or exceeding five percent (5%) of the total bid. No other form of bid security is acceptable. The right is reserved to postpone making the award for a reasonable length of time, to reject any and all bids, or to waive irregularities not affecting substantial rights. Published: April 16, 2025