Updated January 2nd, 2025: The error has been corrected and bills have been issued. Thank you for your patience.
The City’s utility billing software vendor is experiencing a technical difficulty and the City has identified inaccurate statements on residential bills that were due to be sent out today. The City is working diligently with our utility billing software provider and will be delaying the issuance of January’s water bills until the issue is resolved and all statements reflect accurate account information. The City apologizes for this inconvenience and thanks you for your patience. If you have any questions, please reach out to our utility billing department at (360) 384-4269.
Drivers should plan to detour as a short section of Ferndale Terrace, between Shannon Ave and Sherry Pl, will be CLOSED for utility work. This traffic revision is in effect Tuesday, January 7th. The closure hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Residents in the work zone will have access in and out of their homes. This project is expected to take one day.
This traffic revision is for work associated with a private development project.
The City’s utility billing software vendor is experiencing a technical difficulty and the City has identified inaccurate statements on residential bills that were due to be sent out today. The City is working diligently with our utility billing software provider and will be delaying the issuance of January’s water bills until the issue is resolved and all statements reflect accurate account information. The City apologizes for this inconvenience and thanks you for your patience. If you have any questions, please reach out to our utility billing department at (360) 384-4269.
Updated on December 31st at 12:00 PM: City phones are back up and working. Thank you for your patience.
The City is experiencing a connectivity issue that is impacting all city phones. We are working diligently to resolve the issue and the City will post an update as soon as the problem is fixed. Emergency services are still available by dialing 9-1-1.
City Offices will be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. City Offices will be open again for regular business hours on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025.
As always, please dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Due to water over the roadway, Smith Road between LaBounty and west city limits at Hovander Road, will be closed. There will be road closed signs at Scout Place on Hovander Road to allow vehicles to turn around safely. The closure is in effect 24 hours a day until the roadway is deemed safe for travel by City of Ferndale Public Works.
Turn Around, Don’t Drown… Please abide by road-closed signs. Roads are closed for public safety. If there is water on the roadway, do not drive through the area, and please be alert to utility crews working flood impacted areas.
For flood information, including preparedness and safety tips, please visit www.cityofferndale.org/flood
FOR
FERNDALE TERRACE PROJECT, CITY PROJECT SW2016-01
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by CITY OF FERNDALE that sealed bid proposals will be received by the City of Ferndale at Ferndale City Hall, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, Washington, 98248, (360) 384-4006, until February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the Ferndale Terrace Project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This contract provides for improvements of approximately 2,600 linear feet of Ferndale Terrace, from the intersection of Ferndale Terrace and Hendrickson Avenue, then easterly to Vista Drive, in Ferndale Washington. Work will include clearing, grubbing, grading, roadway excavation, storm sewer drainage improvements, water main installation, sanitary sewer installation, placing gravel base, hot mix asphalt paving, curb and gutters, sidewalks, ADA ramps, and other work, in accordance with the Contract Plans, Special Provisions, the Standard Specifications, and Standard Plans.
Bid Guaranty: 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 and payment bond both in an amount of 100 percent (100%) of the contract price within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Ferndale. All bidders and subcontractors shall have a contractor’s license to work in the State of Washington and a City of Ferndale Business License before starting work. All work performed on this project will be subject to prevailing state wage rates.
Project Documents: Electronic versions of the project plans and specifications are available for view and download on the City of Ferndale website at www.cityofferndale.org/ferndaleterrace. Bidders must request to be added to the planholders list. Please email the City of Ferndale at public-works@cityofferndale.org to be included. Only those on the planholders list will be notified when bid-related information, such as addenda, etc., is issued. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the Public Works Department at Ferndale City Hall, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, Washington 98248.
Pre-Bid Conference: Bidders, prior to submitting a bid, may attend a non-mandatory pre-bid conference with the Project Engineer. The meeting will start on January 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the main conference room at the Ferndale City Hall, located at 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, Washington 98248. For those who are not available to attend in person, the pre-bid conference will also be broadcast using Microsoft Teams. Please see our project page for information to join the online meeting. A jobsite visit may follow upon request.
This project will be funded in part by the Transportation Improvement Board and the Washington State Department of Ecology. Neither the State of Washington nor any of its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to any contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation for bids.
The City of Ferndale, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C.§§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that 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 City of Ferndale is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Minority and Women-Owned firms are encouraged to submit bids.
The CALL FOR BIDS for this project was advertised in the Ferndale Record Journal on December 18 and 25, 2024.
City Offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. City Offices will be open again for regular business hours on Thursday, December 26th.
As always, please dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Happy holidays from the City of Ferndale!
The south end of 2nd Avenue and the City parking lot will be closed on Friday, December 20th while restrooms are delivered for Metalworks Skate Park and the adjacent softball fields. The work is scheduled from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The skate park will remain open for use.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006
