ITB #26-002-LPW Downtown Street Tree & Sidewalk Repair

PROJECT NAME:               Downtown Street Tree & Sidewalk RepairPROJECT NO.:                    Contract No. #26-002-LPWESTIMATED COST:            $350,000 -$420,000 (Incl. Base + Schedule A + Sched B)BIDS DUE:                            February 3, 2026 by 1:00 PMPublic notice is hereby given that the City of Shelton has issued a Request for Bids for the above-named project, with sealed bids due no later than the date and time given above. Bids received after the time fixed for Bid Opening will not be accepted or considered.This project provides for eliminating current and future cracked and heaving sidewalks, curbs, and gutters on portions of West Cota Street, South 6th Street, South 5th Street, and West Railroad Avenue by: removing existing tree stumps and heaved sidewalk, curb, and gutter; installing replacement trees provided by the City; installing root barrier; replacing sidewalk, curb, gutter, electrical boxes, water valve rings and covers, tree frames and grates; traffic control,  erosion prevention, and other work.In order to ensure the scope of work fits within the City’s available funding, bidding and the award decision will be based on “additive bidding” as described in the contract specifications. The additive bidding requires a base bid plus bids for both Schedules A and B.The Contractor will have 40 Working Days to achieve Physical Completion for the Work in the Base Bid,  plus an additional 5 Working Days for the Work described in Schedule A if awarded, plus an additional 5 Working days for the Work described in Schedule B, if awarded.A pre-bid meeting is not currently scheduled for this project. The City reserves the right to schedule pre-bid meetings if the City determines it is in its best interest.Complete details of the specification, plans, and all submittal requirements are available free of charge on the City of Shelton’s online plan room through Builder’s Exchange atwww.bxwa.comor on the City Website atwww.sheltonwa.gov.Written questions regarding the project may be directed to the Procurement & Contracts Administrator, Brooke Kilts, atbrooke.kilts@sheltonwa.gov. In your email subject line, reference the project title. All questions must be in the body of the email rather than in an attachment. No response will be made to questions unless they are submitted in writing to the person noted above and received by 5:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026. The City will not be responsible for unsuccessful submittals of questions.Responses to questions received by the deadline will be distributed to all bidders registered on the project through Builder’s Exchange, as well as posted to the City’s Bidding Opportunities webpage. The City reserves the discretion to group similar questions to provide a single answer or not to respond when the requested information is confidential. The answers are not typically considered an addendum.The City of Shelton, 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 in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises 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, or national origin in consideration for an award.Discrimination is prohibited. Each Bidder, contractor, or subcontractor (hereinafter the Contractor) shall not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or any person seeking the services of the Contractor, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, marital status, or presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap, or any other legally protected status.(Signed):              JAY HARRISPUBLIC WORKS DIRECTORDates of publication:Shelton Mason County Journal and Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce – 1/8/2026 and 1/15/2026Also published on the following websites:Builder’s Exchange of Washington, Inc.State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE)City of Shelton