University Place 40th Street Phase 3 Improvements

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk at the City Hall, University Place, Washington, until 2:00 p.m., November 3rd, 2026 for the construction of the 40th Street Project and will shortly thereafter be opened and publicly read aloud. Bid proposals will be received only at the office of the City Clerk in the University Place City Hall 3609 Market Place West, Suite 200, University Place, Washington 98466. Proposals received after the time fixed for opening bids will not be considered. The work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools and guarantees thereof to: Construct curb, gutter, sidewalk, landscaped buffer, bike lane, street lighting, flashing pedestrian crossing beacons, contrasting pavement marking, and pedestrian/bicycle amenities. Pedestrian accessibility ramps and landings will be constructed at all intersections to conform to the current WSDOT design standards on 40th Street West from Drexler Drive to 67th Avenue West. FSBE goal has been established for this contract at 12% and is not a condition of award. The complete RFB and relevant documents will be available from ARC, 632 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 -- Main: 253-383-6363. They are downloadable free of charge, or can be ordered online at: https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=122 locate Public Planroom in the left hand column and click Go, then select 40th Street. These documents are also available via Builders Exchange of Washington. Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is also provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on "Posted Projects", "Public Works", and "City of University Place". This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Self- Registered Bidders List." Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit by certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the Specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of University Place. The City of University Place expressly reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to further make award of the Project to the lowest responsive responsible bidder as it best serves the interest of the City. No bidder may withdraw his proposal after the hours set for the opening thereof, or before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days. The following is applicable to this project: The City of University Place, 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 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. Please direct inquires to Kyle Mauren at 253-460-2531, or email kmauren@cityofup.com .