Site work for a water / sewer project in Lakewood, Washington. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Bid date changed from 8/16 to 8/17. Work to be performed includes: Furnishing and installing approximately 600 linear feet of 12-inch, 4,100 linear feet of 8-inch, and 30 linear feet of 6-inch diameter ductile iron pipe, fire hydrants, valves, appurtenances, replacement and reconnection of water services, connections to the existing water main, and restoration. The Contractor shall provide and install all water system materials including water main, fittings, valves, fire hydrants, and water service materials. LWD will provide water meters. As a guarantee of good faith and as required by law, each Bid shall include a Bid Deposit in the form of cash, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond, payable to the order of the Lakewood Water District, for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount, of such Bid. Such Bid Deposits must be enclosed within the sealed envelope at the time the Bid is submitted to the District. Checks shall be made payable to Lakewood Water District. Bidders shall hold their bid prices for forty-five (45) calendar days after bid opening. Deposits of the three low Bidders will be retained until a contract has been entered into between the successful Bidder and the District. The selected Contractor, prior to commencing work, shall furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount of not less than the total Contract Price including the estimated taxes, W-9 form, and Insurance Certificates and Endorsements. The successful Bidder shall be required to have a business license with the City of Lakewood. No payment shall be made to the selected Contractor until proof of such licensing is provided to the District. The Contractor agrees to perform the complete Contract work, as specified, including corrections, finish, and cleanup as follows: 1) Substantial completion of all work shall be within 120 calendar days, beginning with the date given in the Notice to Proceed by the Lakewood Water District; and 2) Completion of all work, including corrective work as required by the District's final inspection shall be within 135 calendar days of the date given in the Notice to Proceed. Failure to complete the work within the specified completion times may result in assessment of liquidated damages as set out in Section 00500 Agreement. The Owner, Lakewood Water District, reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, waive any irregularities or informalities, and accept any bid if such action is believed to be in the best interest of the District. Each Bid shall be submitted, on the prescribed forms included with the Contract Documents. All bidders must meet the requirements and include all parts listed in Section 00200 of the Bid Documents to be a qualified bidder. Award of contract will be based upon Base Bid price. The Lakewood Water District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and Pierce County small businesses are encouraged to participate. The Lake Steilacoom Drive Phase 2 Water Main Replacement Program, Job #799 is a Prevailing Wage project. Questions concerning this request for bids may be directed to. Ian Black, Project Manager Lakewood Water District Telephone: 253-588-4423 Email: iblack@lake woodwater, org Jon Miner, PE, Project Ma na ger Murraysmith, Inc. Telephone: 206-462-7030 email: Jon. Miner@murray smith, us By G. J. Barton, Secretary