Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Richland, Washington. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for the construction of a transportation facility; and transportation facility.

**As of November 14, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on December 8th Board meeting. Ben Franklin Transit, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, is soliciting Invitation for Bids (IFB) from qualified Contractors for construction of a new transit hub. The Transit Hub will consist of a concrete pavement bus travel aisle, a concrete sidewalk pedestrian transit platform, pedestrian sidewalk concrete pathways, shelter amenities, a driver comfort building and adjacent equipment yard, utility connections for electrical, sanitary sewer, and municipal water, and stormwater swales with irrigated landscaping. The bus aisle will also require the installation of a precast arch culvert over an existing wetland and associated wetland mitigation landscaping. Construction activities will require traffic control, demolition and civil construction in preparation for new facilities. All work shall conform to municipal permit and code requirements of the City, County and Federal Regulations and Specifications in which the construction is located. Bids received after the date and hour stated will not be accepted or considered WA State Prevailing Wages will be required on this Project Washington State prevailing wages will be required for Benton County. Equal Employment Opportunity The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws and regulations. Disadvantage Business Goals Use of DBE/MBE/WBE/MWBE/UDBE contractors and suppliers is encouraged but not mandatory. Contractors submitting bids may contact the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise to obtain information on certified firms. WISHA and OSHA Regulations The contractor agrees to abide by all laws, rules and regulations promulgated by the United States of America, the State of Washington, or any agencies or subdivisions thereof, specifically including WISHA and OSHA regulations currently in effect at time RFQ due date and during the agreement term. Protest Procedure Policy BFT's protest procedure policy can be obtained by contacting BFT's Contract Specialist at the above address or phone number. Contractors who can demonstrate substantial economic interest may protest BFT's decision regarding a provision of the Invitation for Bids or contract award. Questions about this project should be asked no later than October 7th by writing to: Lisa Mann Procurement Specialist II LMann@bft.org At its sole discretion, Ben Franklin Transit reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive as an informality any immaterial irregularities in the bids received.