Whatcom Co; Bid #24-03 Academy Road Stormwater Improvements

Whatcom Co; Bid #24-03 Academy Road Stormwater Improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by Whatcom County Administrative Services Finance/Purchasing at their office on the fifth floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 503, Bellingham WA 98225 for the following: ACADEMY ROAD STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS UNTIL: 2:30 PM Tuesday, March 5, 2024 At which time and place the bids will be publicly opened (virtual via Zoom) and read aloud. All bidders and any other interested people are invited to watch the live bid opening via Zoom. Late submittals will not be considered. Whatcom County Public Works requests bids for the Academy Road Stormwater Improvements project. This project provides for the improvement of an existing stormwater treatment facility located at 1308 Northshore Drive, Bellingham, Washington, to improve treatment capacity, maintenance, and operations through conversion of an existing Filterra (Media) filter to an enhanced BioPod

treatment system, and other work, as further described in the bid documents. Further information is contained in the bid forms and specifications, which may be downloaded at no charge from the Whatcom County Purchasing website at https://www.whatcomcounty.us/Bids.aspx, see “Related Documents” at the bottom of the bid posting page. If you are unable to download the bid documents, contact Purchasing at FN_Purchasing@co.whatcom.wa.us (preferred), or phone (360) 778-5330. A non-mandatory pre-bid project site viewing will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon), Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the project site located at 1308 Northshore Drive, Bellingham, Washington. Award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder. Whatcom County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any irregularities. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority and women owned firms to respond. Whatcom County, 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. As required by law, the E-Verify System may be required. Publication Dates: Wednesday(s) February 21 and 28, 2024. Closing Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024Organization: Whatcom CountyPoint of Contact: FN_Purchasing@co.whatcom.wa.us