TOWN OF CATHLAMET, WASHINGTON

 

Focused Invitation For Bid:  Town Hall & Library Seismic Stabilization

 

Date of Issue:                        October 30, 2009

 

Bid Deadline:                          Wednesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 a.m.

 

Submit Written Bids To:          Town of Cathlamet

                                              100 Main Street, Cathlamet WA 98612

                                              Attention: Kerrie McNally

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:

 

            This project consists of two elements:  (1) Structural Stabilization and

            (2) Flooring (with restroom plumbing stub-outs).

 

(1)   Structural Stabilization: This element will remove and replace certain structural components of the front wall of the Town Hall & Library Building located at 100 Main Street in Cathlamet Washington.  Related

Beams are to be added to support the upper story and a second floor wall is to be removed.  The Contractor shall use materials and applications described in a detailed, five-page Specification prepared for the Town by Kramer Gehlen Associates (KGA), consulting engineers.  A copy of the five-page Specification may be obtained for $15.00 upon request at the Town Hall office.

 

(2)   Flooring (with restroom stub-outs): 

 

(a) Demolition: Contractor will remove and dispose of specified wood supports and  existing, broken and cracked flooring in the former Fire Engine Bays in the first story.

 

(b) Construction: Contractor will grade a level floor base; form and pour a “five-sack”per cubic yard concrete floor with steel reinforcement (as required by the Wahkiakum County Building Official); and ensure that the floor makes a smooth transition to the front sidewalk on Main Street.

 

In addition, the Contractor shall lay out and install four-inch ABS drain

pipes prior to pouring the concrete floor.  The drain pipes shall be

stubbed-out to the locations shown on the attached sketch, in order

to serve two public restrooms and one staff restroom.  (The restrooms

will be constructed, plumbed, and trimmed out by others in the future.)

The approximate location of a future door between the office and the employee restroom is marked on the attached sketch for reference in laying out the drains

                  so as to provide ADA access and clearances. 

 

 

CONTRACTOR BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:

 

1.                            Bidders for this project must be currently listed on the Wahkiakum

County Small Works Roster for general construction.

 

2.                            Bidders must demonstrate that they have Washington state  contractor’s  and Town of Cathlamet business licenses.

 

3.              Bidders must demonstrate that they have sufficient experience, skill, equipment, capital and organizational capability to perform the work to the satisfaction of the Town and the county Building Official.

 

  1.            Bidders will be offered an opportunity to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at the       job site on Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (Town     Hall, 100 Main Street).  The Public Works Superintendent will walk       potential bidders through the building, and be available to answer questions        about the specification and attached sketch.

 

5.              Bids must be submitted in writing, in sealed envelopes marked, “Town Hall & Library Seismic Bid.”  Bids must be dated and signed by an owner or official authorized to bind the bidder.  Oral, faxed, and electronic bids will not be accepted.  Bids must contain a statement acknowledging that the bidder has been provided a copy of the Specification and the attached sketch.

 

6.              Bids must state that the contractor is prepared to complete the project

                 by March 31, 2010, weather permitting.

 

7.                            Bids must acknowledge contractor will be responsible for obtaining

and paying for any and all permits required for the project.

 

8.                            Bids must specify what, if any subcontractor(s) will be engaged to do specified                 

                 portions of the work.

 

9.                            Bids must include assurance that a completion bond equal to ten

Percent (10%) of the contract award price will be executed by the contractor in favor of the Town of Cathlamet.

 

10.                        Bids shall include a Project Budget, setting forth costs for materials, labor, subcontracted work, permits and fees, and margin.

 

Per direction of the Council, bids are to include prices for options of a four-inch and six-inch reinforced poured concrete floor.  Council will decide what floor thickness is to be used when the contract is awarded.

 

11.                        Bids are to specify desired terms of payment, including progress payments, upfront materials costs, and so on.  (Bidders are advised that the Council by law only authorizes payments at its regular monthly meetings, which are held on the third Monday of each month.  Payments are normally mailed two days after that.)  Note that a retainage amount of ten percent (10%) of the project award price will be withheld pending final approval by the Building Official and acceptance by the Council of the work performed.

 

 

 

 

 

KEY PROJECT DEADLINES:

 

1.               Issue Focused Invitation For Bid:                 10-30-2009

 

2.               Advertisement in The Eagle:                        11-5 & 11-12-2009

 

3.               Pre-Bidder's Conference:                              11-12-2009

 

4.               Bid Submission Deadline:                             11-24-2009 10:00 a.m.

 

5.               Bid Review and Due Diligence:                    11-24 through 30-2009

 

6.               Bid Selection, Special Council Meeting:      11-30-2009, 6:00 p.m.

 

7.               Contract Finalization:                                    12-7-2009

 

8.               Project Performance Period:             12-8-2009 – 3-31-2010

 

      9.               Final Claims Due To Town Hall:                   4-8-10 

 

 

Note!  The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and waive any minor irregularities in the bidding process.

 

 

Contacts:        Project Manager:  David L. Vik, Public Works Superintendent

                                                            360-795-8032

                                                            E-mail: dviktoc@centurytel.net

 

                        Office:                     Kerrie McNally, Municipal Services Clerk

360-795-3203          Fax: 360-795-8500

E-mail: kmcnallytoc@centurytel.net