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

Project No. 190511-01 The project consists of two (2) separate projects along Fisher Creek located 7 miles south of Mount Vernon, WA: Fisher Creek Restoration at Cedardale Road - Schedule "C" Project - The work includes but is not limited to removal of an existing culvert and fish ladder; installation of a new pre-cast concrete girder single span bridge with pile foundation; installation of channel improvements upstream and downstream of the road crossing, and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. The work includes but is not limited to removal of an existing culvert, installation of a new precast concrete single span culvert with spread footing foundations, structural earth walls, installation of channel improvements and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications The time limit for physical completion of work is a total of 230 WORKING DAYS. The Engineer's Estimate Range is $4,757,848 - $5,709,418 *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. The Contractor is alerted that this is a Federal funded, project. The Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) mandatory goal of 18 percent (eighteen %) & 800 training hours has been established for this project. Certification is required. Contractor and all subcontractors shall have a contractor's license to work in the State of Washington. All technical questions regarding this project are to be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, in writing to Jennifer Swanson, Project Manager, or by e-mail to jennifers@co.skagit.wa.us with the subject line reading. All project specific, questions and response to answers for this project will be available on-line as received. All Addenda will be posted on-line for this Federal Aid Project by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024. If further Addenda are required to be issued, the bid opening will be postponed. Oral, telephonic, telegraphic, electronic, or faxed proposals will not. be accepted. All bidding shall be based upon compliance with the Contract Provisions and Plans. considered unless accompanied by a surety company bid bond, or a certified or cashier's check payable to the order of Skagit County for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. A Contract Bond covering performance and payment will be required with the contract. Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Washington State Prevailing Wage Rates apply to this contract and bidders are advised to consider this charge when tabulating bids. The higher rate applicable category shall be paid. Skagit County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in any bid or in any bidding and to further award the Project to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder whose bid complies with all the prescribed formalities, as it best serves the interest of Skagit County. After the date and hour set for the opening of bids, no bidder may withdraw its bid unless the award of the contract is delayed for a period exceeding forty-five (45) calendar days following bid opening. All bidders agree to be bound by their bids until the expiration of this stated time period. The Skagit County, m accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1.964. (78 Stat. 252. 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds ofrace, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. For questions regarding Skagit County's Title VI Program, you may contact the Public Works Department's Title VI Coordinator, Michael See., at (360) 416-1400. The Board of Skagit County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. CONDITION OF AWARD: It is the intent of Skagit County to award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All terms and conditions listed in the Contract Provisions and Specifications apply to this condition