This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Port Angeles, Washington. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Inspection and testing of power poles at various locations within Port Angeles city limit. The City may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bidder will be permitted to withdraw its bid between the closing time for receipt of bids and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. A conditional or unqualified bid will not be accepted. By submitting a bid in response to this request, bidder accepts all terms and conditions set forth in the City's Contract Agreement. Formal objection is hereby made by the City to any additional or different terms proposed by bidder as a condition of acceptance or delivery and may be grounds for rejection of the bid by the City. The City of Port Angeles, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that 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 of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The City of Port Angeles is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Small, minority- and womenCity of Port Angeles owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. All work performed on the project will be subject to the State of Washington prevailing wage rates. Bid Bond. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a cashier's check, postal money order, or surety bond to the City of Port Angeles for a sum of not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, and no bid will be considered unless accompanied by such bid deposit. In addition, the bidder shall submit a copy of a valid certificate of registration in compliance with 18.27 RCW. The Bid Security form is attached. Performance Bond and Retainage. (1) Bids less than or equal to $35,000 including tax. A performance and payment bond, and retainage will not be required for this work if the total bid amount including tax is less than or equal to $35,000. However, the City shall have the right of recovery against the Contractor for any payments made on the Contractor's behalf. (2) Bids greater than $35,000 including tax. If the total bid amount including tax exceeds $35,000, this project will be awarded as a small works roster contract and payment and performance bonds and retainage will apply in accordance with Washington State law. A retainage of 5% will then be applicable to this contract. The Contractor shall obtain payment and performance bonds in accordance with this Contract and all Attachments incorporated herein. Copies of the Bid Security Transmittal Form, Performance and Payment Bond forms, and Escrow Agreement for Retained Percentage form are available from the Operations Office of Public Works & Utilities.