Forks Industrial Park Manufacturing Building Ceiling Insulation (Re-Bid)

Request for Bids and AvailabilityForks Industrial ParkManufacturing Building Ceiling Insulation (Re-Bid)Forks, WA 98331Bids Due – 2 pm, 6 March 2026Work to be completed by NLT 5 PM, 15 April 2026City of Forks is reseeking bids for the Forks Industrial Park Manufacturing Building Ceiling Insulation Project after the City Council rejected all previous bids due to issues raised in the bid process. This request has been modified to reflect the resolution of those issues after consultation with the City’s contract commercial certified building official.Thet seeking bids replacing 22,000 sq ft of missing or partially removed and damaged ceiling insulation at the Forks Industrial Park Manufacturing Building, located at 143 Sitkum Sol-Duc Rd.  The building had been vacant for a period of ten years during which birds removed in total, or partially, the existing fiberglass roof insulation.  City is seeking a licensed, insured, and bonded contractor to remove any insulation that is hanging from the roof and replace it with conventional R-15 fiberglass insulation or its equivalent.Elements of the project include:Apply approximately 22,000 sq ft of conventional R-15 (or higher equivalent) batt insulation to slopes where removed or missing.Removal of all insulation debris and thorough clean-up of the work site.Work requires payment of state prevailing wage and submission of required documentation.  City will not be providing any materials or equipment.  Selected contractor will have to supply any equipment and materials necessary to undertake the work specified above. PROJECT SITE IS OPEN AND STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR AN INSPECTION/REVIEW AS THERE IS MILL EQUIPMENT BEING SET UP.  All work will need to be scheduled around the current tenants timeline for lumber mill equipment installations. Performance bond, or agreement for the city to retain an additional 10% over the usual retainage of 5% will be required. The latter will be released upon both (1) completion and acceptance of the work and project by the City and, (2) acknowledgement by DOR, DL&I, and ES of payment of applicable taxes, wages, etc.THIS PROJECT IS A PREVAILING WAGE JOB.No bid bond is required.  However, a performance bond will be required, or at the election of the contractor the retainage of an additional 10% above the usual 5% by the City.Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.Bids are due 2 pm, 6 March 2026 to the City of Forks’ Planning Department, attn: Rod Fleck, either in person at 500 East Division, Forks, WA 98331; or via fax at 360/374-9430.  Bids must be received by no later than 2 pm, 6 March 2026.  Bid prices must include all costs associated with materials, equipment, taxes and labor being paid at prevailing wage rates.Quotes will be open and tabulated by the Mayor or his designee at 2:30 p.m. on the 6 March 2026 for evaluation to determine if a contract can be awarded for this project.  Bid award may be made at the City Council meeting on 9 March 2026.  A simple contract shall be negotiated and agreed to by the parties as soon as reasonably possible following the bid award.  Work to begin on or about 23 March 2026.Project dates: Work can begin upon receipt of a signed construction contract, performance bond as noted below, and letter of intent to pay prevailing wage.  All work will need to be scheduled around the current tenants timeline for lumber mill equipment installations.  The expectation of the City is that all such items must be received at the time of executing the construction contract.Reservation of Rights: The City of Forks reserves the right to reject any and all quotes associated with the invitation and project.  The City also reserves the right not to award the project to any and all firms providing quotes.  In addition, the City reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities within the bids submitted to the City.  Finally, the City reserves the right to award this project to the lowest responsible firm providing a bid utilizing criteria similar to that found within RCW 43.19.1911.Questions: Questions regarding the project should be directed to either Rod Fleck (360-374-5412, ext. 111;rodf@forkswashington.org) or Nick Dias (360-374-5412, ext. 112;nickd@forkswashington.org)The City of Forks is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  Women- and minority-owned firms are encouraged to submit statements and proposals for this project.  Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, all respondents shall be provided a full opportunity to respond to this request and none shall be discriminated against on the ground of race, color and national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.Bid Sheet (2 pages)Forks Industrial ParkManufacturing Building Ceiling Insulation (Re-Bid)Forks, WA 98331Bids Due – 2 pm, 6 March 2026Work to be completed by NLT than 5 PM, 15 April 2026The following work would be performed following the contract on or about 23 March 2026.  Working hours are flexible and can be discussed with the current tenant.  Work can be done at any time by contractor, provided at least 24 hours’ notice prior to starting.  All work will need to be scheduled around the current tenant’s timeline for lumber mill equipment installations.  Work to be done in one mobilization.  Proof of payment of State prevailing wage required at the time of final close out of project.  Performance bond required.Further, retainage of 5% will be kept from final payment and released upon receipt from DOR,   DL&I, ES of contractor's payment of all required wages and applicable taxes.Performance bond required, unless the Contractor agrees to the City retaining an additional 10% retainage over and above that noted immediately above.Work to be performed                                                            Unit Price                    Total PriceApply approximately 22,000sq ft ofconventional R-15(or its equivalent)batt/fiberglass insulation to slopeswhere removed or missing.                                         _____________          ____________Removal of all insulation debrisand thorough clean-up of the work site.                     ______________        ____________Subtotal                                   ____________TOTAL inclusive of applicableWashington State Sales Taxes                                                   __________I, _________________, hereby certify and agree that the above bid shall be for all materials, labor (which shall be paid at prevailing wage), performance bond, insurance, permits, and taxes associated with the above project as specified within the bid, and any subsequent addendum’s, issued by the City of Forks.  I further agree that if I am selected as the successful bidder that the work shall be provided for the bid price above and within the time period specified within the documents associated with this project._______________                  Signature:__________________________________DateName & Title: ______________________________Company:  _________________________________