Site work and paving for a civil project in Bellingham, Washington. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; and water / sewer project.

At this time and place, proposals will be publicly opened and the names of the submitters identified. All respondents and any other interested persons are invited to be present. Late submittals will not be considered. Whatcom County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any irregularities. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned consultant firms to respond. Whatcom County will act in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. 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. No otherwise qualified handicapped individual, by reason of their handicap will be excluded from participation, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by contacting Purchasing at (360) 778-5330. As required by law, the E-Verify System may be required on contracts that have Federal funding. All questions regarding this matter should be directed via email to: Andrew Tischleder, Project Engineer at atischle@co.whatcom.wa.us, and Brian Walker, Project Engineer at bwalker@co.whatcom.wa.us, and cc: Josh Cihak P.E., Engineering Manager at jcihak@co.whatcom.wa.us The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. As of January 18, 2023, the due date and time has been confirmed with the owner.