INVITATION TO BID
COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT
City of Ferndale Project No. ST2019-02
TIB Project No. C-W-985(001)-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by CITY OF FERNDALE that electronic .pdf copies of bid proposals will be received by the City of Ferndale via email to Public-Works@cityofferndale.org until October 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The opening and reading of the bids will then be live-streamed via Microsoft Teams for the Complete Streets Project. Live stream information can be found on the City of Ferndale’s project website at https://www.cityofferndale.org/completestreets. Hard copies matching the electronically delivered bid proposals must be received at Ferndale City Hall by arranging to drop off via email at Public-Works@cityofferndale.org or via US mail attn: Ferndale Public Works Department, Complete Streets Project Bid, PO Box 936, Ferndale, Washington, 98248, (360) 384-4006, no later than October 14, 2020 at 5 pm.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This Contact provides for ADA improvements at the intersections of 1st Ave./Alder St.; 2nd Ave./Alder St.; 3rd Ave./Alder St.; ADA improvements and the installation of rectangular rapid flash beacons (RRFB) at the intersections of Thornton St./Maureen Dr.; and Vista Dr./Seamount Dr. Work will include removal of existing ramps, storm drain modifications, installation of ADA ramps, installation of RRFB, and other work in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.
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 electronically from the Ferndale Public Works Department, via download on the City of Ferndale website at https://www.cityofferndale.org/completestreets. 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 plan holders’ list.
Due to the nature of the project, the Contracting Agency will hold one pre-bid conference for all proposal holders for this project. Subcontractors or other plan holders are encouraged to attend.
Those prospective bidders may attend a pre-bid conference with the Project Engineer. The meeting will start on October 1, 2020, at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. Live stream information can be found on the City of Ferndale’s project website at https://www.cityofferndale.org/completestreets. Bidders wishing to attend shall request a meeting invite. See City webpage for additional information. Attendance at this Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory
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