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INVITATION FOR BID

FOR

Cherry Street Sidewalk Project, City Project No. ST2015-09 (Schedule A and Schedule B);

&

Pioneer Park Sidewalk Project, City Project No. PA2018-01 (Schedule C)

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 July 5, 2018, 2 PM, and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the Cherry Street Sidewalk Project, City Project No. ST2015-09 (Schedule A and Schedule B); & Pioneer Park Sidewalk Project, City Project No. PA2018-01 (Schedule C).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This contract provides for the installation of approximately 1,000 linear feet of sidewalk along Cherry Street and 3^rd Avenue, from 1^st Avenue to Maple Street (Schedule A and Schedule B) and for the installation of approximately 1,230 linear feet of stamped and colored sidewalk within Pioneer Park (Schedule C).  Work will include clearing and grubbing, removal of structures and obstructions, grading, installation of storm pipe and catchbasins, placing of gravel base, curb, gutter, sidewalk and sidewalk ramp installation, and other work in accordance with the Contract Plans, Special Provisions, the Standard Specifications, including the amendments thereto, 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

Maps, plans, and specifications may be obtained from the Ferndale Public Works Department, located at Ferndale City Hall upon payment in the amount of $50 for specifications and plan sets.  Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection at 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, Washington 98248.  An electronic version of the project plans and specifications are available for download on the City of Ferndale website at https://www.cityofferndale.org/public-works-department/capital-projects/.  If you download the bid documents, you are required to contact the City via email at public-works@cityofferndale.org to be added to the planholders’ list.

Pre-Bid Conference

Bidders, prior to submittal of a bid, may attend a pre-bid conference with the Project Engineer.  The meeting will start on June 28, 2018 at 10 AM at the Ferndale City Hall, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, Washington 98248.  A jobsite visit may follow upon request.

The City of Ferndale in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, 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 of Ferndale is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  Minority and Women-Owned firms are encouraged to submit bids.

Susan Duncan

City Clerk – City of Ferndale

Ferndale Record – Published June 13, 2018,

Revised and Republished June 20, 2018

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Thursday, June 14^th from 7am-7pm

Main Street and Washington Street Intersection. 

Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes for Thursday, June 14^th from 7:00am to 7:00pm to allow crews to complete work in association with the Washington Street Improvement Project. Work will take place at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street. Flaggers will be on-site directing traffic as needed.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006. For more information on this project, please visit our website at: https://www.cityofferndale.org/public-works-department/capital-projects/washington-street-main-street-to-vista-drive-project/

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Monday, June 11^th from 9am-2pm

Vista Drive and Washington Street Intersection.

Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes for Monday, June 11^th from 9am to 2pm to allow crews to complete work in association with the Washington Street Improvement Project. Work will take place at the intersection of Vista Drive and the west side of Washington Street, while this section of Washington Street remains closed drivers traveling from the east side of Washington Street, turning right onto Vista Drive and Vista Drive traffic will be impacted as Vista Drive is reduced to one-lane alternating traffic. Flaggers will be on-site assisting traffic.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006. For more information on this project, please visit our website at:https://www.cityofferndale.org/public-works-department/capital-projects/washington-street-main-street-to-vista-drive-project/