Renovation of a transportation facility in Spokane Valley, Washington. Completed plans call for the renovation of a transportation facility.

This project, funded by a Washington State Bus and Bus Facilities Grant, is to replace like-for-like an existing gantry style three brush bus and van washer. The work includes demolition, concrete saw cutting, concrete, rebar reinforcing; plumbing conduit with connections and valves for water, wastewater, and air; electrical conduit, wiring, connections, communications cabling; installation of owner furnished bus wash equipment; startup, and commissioning with assistance from STA contracted bus washer manufacturer representatives. State of Washington prevailing wage rates are applicable for this public works project located in Spokane County. Bidders are responsible to verify and use the most recent prevailing wage rates. The "Effective Date" for this project is the Bid Form due date above. No Bidder may withdraw their bid after the bid due date and time unless contract award is delayed for a period exceeding ninety (90) days.The Agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the solicitation process. Use of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MWBE) contractors and suppliers is encouraged, but not mandatory. Spokane Transit Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) organization which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in the consideration of contract award. The successful Bidder will be required to comply with all federal, state and local EEO laws and regulations. Spokane Transit Authority assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Upon request, alternative formats of this information will be produced for individuals with disabilities. The public bid opening facility is accessible for individuals using wheelchairs. For other accommodations, please call (509) 325-6094 (TTY WA Relay 711) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. A. When the sum of the Base Bid plus all Alternates is $35,000.00 or less, a bid guarantee is not required. When the sum of the Base Bid plus all Alternates is greater than $35,000.00, a bid guarantee in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid amount is required. Failure of the Bidder to provide a bid guarantee when required shall render the Bid non-responsive. B. Acceptable forms of bid guarantee are: A bid bond, U. S. postal money order, or certified check or cashier's check made payable to Spokane Transit Authority. The Owner will return bid guarantees (other than bid bond) to unsuccessful Bidders as soon as practicable, but not sooner than the execution of a contract with the successful Bidder. The bid guarantee of the successful Bidder will be returned to the successful Bidder with its official notice to proceed with the Work.C. The Bidder will allow ninety (90) days from the bid opening date for acceptance of its Bid by the Owner. The Bidder will return to Owner a signed Contract, insurance certificate and requisite bond(s) or bond waiver within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the Contract. If the apparent successful Bidder fails to sign all contract documents, provide the bond and insurance as required, or return the documents within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the Contract, the Owner may terminate the award of the Contract. D. In the event a Bidder discovers an error in its Bid following the bid opening, the Bidder may request to withdraw its Bid under the following conditions: 1. Written notification is received by the Owner within twenty-four (24) hours following bid opening. 2. The Bidder provides written documentation of the claimed error to the satisfaction of the Owner within seventy-two (72) hours following the bid opening. The Owner will approve or disapprove the request for withdrawal of the Bid in writing. If the Bidder's request for withdrawal of its Bid is approved, the Bidder will be released from further obligation to the Owner without penalty. If it is disapproved, the Owner may retain the Bidder's bid guarantee. The Work for this project constitutes a public work under RCW 39.04 Public Works. In accordance with RCW 39.12 Prevailing Wages on Public Works, the Contractor shall pay the highest prevailing wage rate by trade or occupation as specified by the State of Washington, Department of Labor and Industries. AIA Payment Bond and Performance Bond forms (A312) are required. These forms will not be provided by the Owner. If written notice of acceptance of all or part of this Bid is mailed, sent electronically or delivered to the undersigned within ninety (90) Days after the Bid Due Date, the undersigned will, within fifteen (15) Days after date of such notice, execute and deliver to Owner the Contract as specified and furnish all requisite documentation including, but not limited to, Certificates of Insurance (send to coi@spokanetransit.com) and Payment and Performance Bonds, as required. Payment & Performance Bonds must be submitted in their original form. Electronic copies will not be accepted.