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SS4A Package 1: STM Scope – City of Seattle Public Works Contract
This is a bidding specification document issued by the City of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) for a public infrastructure improvement project. The project involves construction of new curb ramps, sidewalk repair, and traffic signal improvements including new pushbuttons at seven intersections throughout Seattle: Airport Way South & South Royal Brougham Way; Rainier Avenue South & South Weller Street; University Way Northeast & Northeast 47th Street; University Way Northeast and Northeast 50th Street; 3rd Avenue & Seneca Street; 4th Avenue & Columbia Street; and University Way Northeast & Northeast Campus Eastbound Parkway. The work requires rebar installation and electrical work performed by qualified subcontractors or the bidder itself. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on September 9, 2026, with public opening and reading immediately following at Seattle Municipal Tower, Suite 4350, 700 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104. No pre-bid site inspection meeting is scheduled. The contractor must physically complete all work within 100 working days from the Notice to Proceed date.
The engineer's estimate for this project ranges from $2,500,000 to $2,700,000, with all bids including state retail sales tax at 10.55% as applicable. Bidders must submit a bid guaranty of not less than 5% of the total bid amount and complete an Inclusion Plan demonstrating commitment to 17% WMBE (Women and Minority-owned Business Enterprise) utilization based on past roadway project performance. For projects estimated over $1,000,000, bidders must submit a completed Bidder/Subcontractor List identifying subcontractors for electrical and rebar installation work or indicating intent to self-perform. The contract is funded by SDOT and subject to prevailing wage requirements under RCW 39.12, paid sick and safe time compliance per SMC 14.16 and RCW 49.46, and compliance with the Consent Decree between the City of Seattle and the EPA regarding stormwater management and sanitary sewer overflow prevention. Liquidated damages will be assessed at a rate determined per Section 1-08.9 for each working day the project remains incomplete beyond the 100-working-day deadline.
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Funded by: STM
Bids Open: September 9, 2026
CITY OF SEATTLE
Improvement of:
SS4A Package 1: STM Scope
PW#2025-024
Advertisement for Bids
City of Seattle
SS4A Package 1: STM Scope
Bid Opening Date: September 9, 2026 2026 at 2:00 pm
PW#2025-024
PROJECT LOCATION: Seven Intersections in City of Seattle:
Airport Way South & South Royal Brougham Way Rainier Avenue South & South Weller Street University Way Northeast & Northeast 47th Street University Way Northeast and Northeast 50th Street 3rd Avenue & Seneca Street 4th Avenue & Columbia Street University Way Northeast & Northeast Campus Eastbound Parkway
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: New curb ramps, some sidewalk repair and traffic signal improvements, including new pushbuttons. For the purpose of the Bidder Subcontractor list, this project includes rebar installation and electrical work.
A/E ESTIMATE: $2,500,000 - $2,700,000.
PRE-BID SITE INSPECTION/MEETING: There is no pre-bid site inspection meeting scheduled for this project.
INCLUSION PLAN: For purposes of the Inclusion Plan, this is considered a Roadway type of project with a Past Performance of 17 Percent WMBE utilization rates based on completed projects. For questions on the Inclusion Plan please contact Miguel Beltran at Miguel.beltran@seattle.gov or 206-684-4525. Back-up contact is Carmen Kucinski at carmen.kucinski@seattle.gov or 206-684-0188.
PAID SICK AND SAFE TIME: Bidders must understand the requirements of SMC
14.16 and RCW 49.46 and demonstrate compliance prior to award.
BID DOCUMENTS: Contract Documents, contacts and Bid Instructions are available at https://seattle.procureware.com.
QUESTIONS: Questions must be emailed by 5:00pm on that Thursday preceding the Bid Opening. See City of Seattle Standard Specification 1-02.4(1)
Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
Advertisement for Bids
Signature Page
Table of Contents
Bid Requirements 0-01.1 Instructions to Bidders 0-01.2 Checklist for Bidders 0-01.3 Bid Form 0-01.4 Inclusion Plan 0-01.5 Bidder/Subcontractor List Proposal for Incorporating Recycled Materials
Contract Requirements 0-02.1 Agreement (Contract) Form 0-02.3 Plans, Drawings and Specifications 0-02.4 Location of Project 0-02.5 Nature of Improvement
Division 1: General Requirements 1-01 Definitions and Terms
1-01.1 General (SDOT GSP 03-09-16) 1-01.2 Abbreviations 1-01.3 Definitions (FAS GSP 05-17-22)
1-02 Bid Procedures and Conditions 1-02.4 Examination of Bid Documents and Project Site 1-02.5 Form and Style of Bid 1-02.9 Bid Submittal 1-02.13 Irregular Bids (FAS GSP 10-01-23)
1-03 Award of Contract 1-03.1 Consideration of Bids
1-04 Scope of Work 1-04.2 Coordination of Contract (SDOT GSP 02-28-17) 1-04.3 Changes
1-05 Control of Work 1-05.3 Submittals 1-05.4 Conformity with and Deviations from Drawings and Stakes (SDOT GSP 05-21-11) 1-05.5 Construction Stakes (SDOT GSP 03-11-20)
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1-05.14 Cooperation with Other Contractors 1-06 Control of Materials
1-06.1 Approval of Materials Before Use 1-07 Legal Relations and Responsibilities to the Public
1-07.1 Laws to be Observed 1-07.3 Management and Disposal of Waste 1-07.4 Sanitation 1-07.5 Prevention of Environmental Pollution and Preservation of Natural Resources 1-07.6 Permits 1-07.9 Wages 1-07.11 Social Equity in Contracting (FAS GSP 02-28-20) 1-07.15 Temporary Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SP 07-02-26) 1-07.16 Protection and Restoration of Private Property 1-07.18 Insurance 1-07.23 Public Convenience and Safety 1-07.24 Real Property Rights (SP 05-28-26) 1-07.28 Notifications Relative to Contractor’s Activities (SDOT GSP 10-30-25)
1-08 Prosecution and Progress 1-08.1 Preliminary and On-Going Matters (SDOT GSP 12-14-23) 1-08.3 Contractor’s Required Critical Path Schedule and Submittals 1-08.3 Critical Path Schedule and Schedule Constraints 1-08.4 Notice to Proceed and Prosecution of the Work (SDOT GSP 12-21-18) 1-08.9 Liquidated Damages (SDOT GSP 09-17-09)
1-09 Measurement and Payment 1-09.6 Force Account
1-10 Temporary Traffic Control 1-10.1 General (SDOT GSP 05-12-23) 1-10.2 Traffic Control Management 1-10.3 Traffic Control Labor, Procedures and Devices 1-10.4 Measurment (SP 10-15-25) 1-10.5 Payment (SP 10-15-25)
Division 2: Earthwork 2-02 Remove, Abandon or Relocate Structures and Obstructions
2-02.3 Construction Requirements 2-02.4 Measurement 2-02.5 Payment
2-04 Excavations
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Division 5: Surface Treatments and Pavements 5-04 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Pavement
5-04.2 Materials 5-04.3 Construction Requirements
Division 7: Storm Drains, Culverts, Sanitary and Combined Sewers, Water Mains and Related Structures
7-14 Hydrants 7-14.4 Measurement (SP 12-16-25) 7-14.5 Payment (SP 12-16-25)
7-20 Adjustment of New and Existing Utility Structures to Finish Grade 7-20.4 Measurement (SP 08-07-26) 7-20.5 Payment (SP 08-07-26)
Division 8: Miscellaneous Construction 8-01 Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention
8-01.3 Construction Requirements 8-01.5 Payment (SDOT GSP 11-01-22)
8-02 Landscape Construction 8-02.3 Construction Requirements 8-02.5 Payment (SDOT GSP 05-01-22)
8-03 Irrigation System 8-03.4 Measurement (SP 05-28-26)
8-14 Cement Concrete Sidewalk 8-14.3 Construction Requirements 8-14.5 Payment (SDOT SP 12-31-25)
8-31 Traffic Signal System 8-31.3 Construction Requirements
8-32 Poles, Pedestals and Foundations 8-32.1 Description 8-32.3 Construction Requirements 8-32.4 Measurement (SP 12-16-25) 8-32.5 Payment (SP 12-16-25)
8-33 Electrical Conduit and Trenching 8-33.3 Construction Requirements 8-33.4 Measurement (SP 08-07-26) 8-33.5 Payment (SDOT GSP 3-19-18)
8-35 Utility Curb Cover and Frame (SP 03-27-17) 8-35.1 Description
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8-35.2 Materials 8-35.3 Construction Requirements 8-35.4 Measurement 8-35.5 Payment
Division 9: Materials 9-21 Plastic Traffic Buttons and Lane Markers 9-34 Electrical and Signal Conduits
9-34.6 Handholes (SP 08-07-26)
APPENDIX
City Forms Payment and Performance Bond (rev 11/2021)......................................................................... 3 pages Bond in Lieu of Retained Funds (2/1/2020) ............................................................................... 2 pages Subcontractor Approval Applications (05-2026) ........................................................................ 3 pages Contractor Performance Evaluation Form (Sep 2023) ............................................................... 3 pages Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria Form (11/2024) .................................................... 8 pages Social Equity Plan (9/19/2022)…………………………………………………………………… ..... 4 pages WMBE Inclusion Plan Change Request Form .......................................................................... 2 pages King County Waste Characterization Form ................................................................................ 4 pages
SDOT/City Construction Administration Documents Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan Template (rev 12/8/23) ....................... 14 pages Waste Management Plan (03/26/18) ......................................................................................... 3 pages CSWPP Inspection Form ........................................................................................................... 7 pages HMA Mix Design Submittal......................................................................................................... 3 pages Request for Information (RFI form) (2/15) .................................................................................... 1 page Submittal Transmittal and Response (7/15) ................................................................................. 1 page Request for Approval of Material Sources (9/14) ......................................................................... 1 page Lump Sum Breakdown ................................................................................................................. 1 page FA Labor List (03/09/11)............................................................................................................... 1 page FA Equipment List (3/11).............................................................................................................. 1 page Field Memo Example (4/08) ....................................................................................................... 3 pages Recycled Materials Reporting (5/31/17) ..................................................................................... 2 pages Construction Stormwater and Erosion Control Plan (CSECP) Template ................................ 11 pages SDOT Stormwater Management Flowchart ................................................................................. 1 page
SDOT/City Standard Plan Amendments Pedestrian Control ...................................................................................................................... 2 pages
Drawings Details, Tables, & Miscellaneous Information KCDOT Metro Transit Construction Notification Requirements (04.02.25) ............................... 3 pages KCM Motorization Request Instructions and Form .................................................................... 2 pages KCM Trolley Overhead Deactivation Request Instructions and Form ....................................... 2 pages DOSH Directive 18.70 (3-26-18) ................................................................................................ 6 pages Survey Control Plans .................................................................................................................. 4 pages
Permits and Agreements Right of Entry/Temporary Easements/Permanent Easements .................................................. 8 pages Consent Decree ....................................................................................................................... 75 pages
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Seattle City Light Construction/Material Standards
0101.75 Excavating Near SCL Poles ....................................................................................... 12 pages
0214.00 Clearances Between SCL Underground Assets ........................................................ 18 pages
0221.01 Customer Requirements for Trenching in the Right-of-Way ........................................ 2 pages
0224.07 Requirements for Secondary Conduit Installation ........................................................ 6 pages
Addenda
B i d R e q u i r e m e n t s
SS4A Package 1: STM Scope Page 1 0-01.1 Instructions to Bidders
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BID REQUIREMENTS
0-01.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
I. GENERAL
This Contract will be administered by the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation, subject to the approval and acceptance of the Director of Finance and Administrative Services. All questions must be e-mailed and be directed to the following:
Before Bid Opening: Jocelyn Mamchur Seattle Department of Transportation Jocelyn.mamchur@seattle.gov :
After Bid Opening and Before Execution:
Purchasing and Contracting FAS_PW_Admin@seattle.gov 206-684-0444
After Execution: Jesse Lopez Seattle Department of Transportation Construction Management Jesse.Lopez@Seattle.Gov
206-386-4612
Inclusion Plan: All questions on the Inclusion Plan must be directed to Miguel Beltran at Miguel.beltran@seattle.gov or 206-684-4525. Backup contact is Carmen Kucinski at carmen.kucinski@seattle.gov or 206-684-0188.
II. BID OPENING
The authorized Bid Form must be submitted as specified in Section 1-02.9(1). In accordance with Section 1-02.12, Bids will be opened and read orally immediately after 2:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026 at the following address:
City of Seattle Purchasing and Contracting Seattle Municipal Tower Suite 4350 700 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
III. TIME OF COMPLETION
Work must begin immediately on the Notice To Proceed Date in the Written Notice from the Engineer and after the date of such notice must be physically completed within the following period per Section 3 of the Agreement:
100 WORKING DAYS
IV. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
If the successful Contractor fails to complete Work within the time set forth above, (s)he will be charged Liquidated Damages per Section 4 of the Agreement and Section 1-08.9. See Section 1-08.9 for method for determining cost of liquidated damages.
V. SUBSURFACE INFORMATION
Refer to Section 1-02.4(2) for information about any geotechnical or environmental reports, soil boring data, soil sample test data, or other data accumulated by the Engineer.
VI. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO BIDDERS
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Reference Addenda ...................................................................................................................................... 1-02.6 Additive, Alternate, Deductive ................................................................................................... 1-02.11 Award of Contract ........................................................................................................................ 1-03.2 Bidder, Responsible ................................................................................................................... 1-02.1 Bidder/Subcontractor List ..................................................................................................... 1-02.9(3) Bid, Form and Style of ................................................................................................................. 1-02.5 Bid Guaranty................................................................................................................................ 1-02.7 Bid Guaranty, Return of ............................................................................................................... 1-03.5 Bids, Public Opening of ............................................................................................................ 1-02.12 Bid Submittal .......................................................................................................................... 1-02.9(1) Bid Submittal Date, Change of ............................................................................................... 1-02.9(2) Bid Tabulation ........................................................................................................................ 1-03.1(1) Bid, Modification or Withdrawal of ............................................................................................. 1-02.10 Bidders, Disqualification of ........................................................................................................ 1-02.14 Bidders, Qualifications of ............................................................................................................. 1-02.1 Bids, Irregular ............................................................................................................................ 1-02.13 Bond, Bid — see Bid Guaranty ................................................................................................... 1-02.7 Bond, Payment and Performance .......................................................................................... 1-03.3(2) Contract, Execution of ................................................................................................................. 1-03.3 Contract, Failure to Execute the .................................................................................................. 1-03.4 Equal Benefits, Affirmative Efforts, Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 1-07.11 Error, Claim of ........................................................................................................................ 1-03.1(2) Examination of Bid Documents and Project Site......................................................................... 1-02.4 Information, Pre-Award .......................................................................................................... 1-03.1(4) Evidence of Insurance ............................................................................................................ 1-03.3(1) Liquidated Damages ...............................................................Agreement Form, Section 4 and 1-08.9 Non Collusion Requirement ........................................................................................................ 1-02.8 Inclusion Plan ........................................................................ 1-02.9(4), 1-02.13, 1-03.1(4), 1-07.11(3) Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria ............................................................................... 1-02.2 Owner, Rights of the ............................................................................................................... 1-03.1(4) Responsible Bidder Requirements .............................................................................................. 1-02.1 Quantities, Estimated .................................................................................................................. 1-02.3 Time for Completion ................................................................Agreement Form, Section 3 and 1-08.5 Wages, Prevailing Wages ...................................................................................................... 1-07.9(1)
VII. USE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS
Refer to Section 9-03.16 for information on the use of recycled Materials in Aggregates.
Refer to Sections 5-05.3(1) and 6-02.3(1) for information on the use of pozzolans in cement concrete.
Other Sections of the Contract may also allow for the use of recycled Materials.
The Bidder must submit a Recycled Materials Proposal form with the Bid per Section 1-02.5(1).
VIII. REQUIREMENTS TO RECYCLE MATERIALS
Refer to Section 1-07.3(4) for information on requirements to recycle materials.
Other Sections of the Contract may also require the recycling of materials.
IX. CONSENT DECREE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The City of Seattle (“City”), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the Washington State Department of Ecology (“Ecology”), have entered into a Consent Decree to settle the Complaint filed against the City by the United States in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, captioned United States of American and the State of Washington v. City of Seattle, Civil Action No. 2:13-cv-678, (“Consent Decree”). The Complaint alleged that the City of Seattle (“City”) violated Sections 301 and 402 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§1311 and 1342 (“CWA”), and
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Article II, Section 7 of the Consent Decree establishes that “any action taken by any entity retained by the City to implement the City’s obligations under this Consent Decree shall be considered an action of the City for purposes of determining compliance with the Consent Decree.”
Article II, Section 6 of the Consent Decree requires that the City provide a copy of the Consent Decree to all agents of the City, as well as to any engineering, consulting, or contracting firms or any other entity hired by the City to perform work that might reasonably require compliance with any provision of the Consent Decree. Section 6 expressly requires that “the City shall condition any contract upon performance of the work in conformity with the terms of this Consent Decree.”
The Consent Decree requires, among other things, that the City, its agents and its contractors operate in a manner that does not cause sanitary sewer overflows (“SSOs”) or dry weather overflows (“DWOs”).
These requirements are incorporated into this contract, and the Contractor is required to comply with these and all terms of the Consent Decree.
Based on the foregoing, the City has determined that this contract must be and is subject to the provisions of the Consent Decree, and that the Contractor is expressly required to comply with all terms of the Consent Decree as a condition of this contract with the City, and that a copy of the Consent Decree is attached to this contract as an Appendix.
By signing this contract, Contractor acknowledges receipt of the Consent Decree, and affirmatively represents that it has read the same, understands the requirements of the Consent Decree, and agrees that all Work in this contract must be performed in conformity with the terms of the Consent Decree.
Contractor further acknowledges that in the event that actions by the Contractor causes a violation of the Consent Decree that results in increased costs to the City through increased contractor costs, penalties or other claims, the City reserves all rights and legal remedies to recover such costs.
SS4A Package 1: STM Scope Page 4 0-01.2 Checklist for Bidders
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0-01.2 CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS
1. Bid Form – Unit Prices (Section 0-01.3):
Include unit prices and unit price extensions for each Bid item on all Bid Schedules (when indicated) and Additives (when indicated).
Complete Bid summary.
2. Declaration (Section 0-01.3(1))
Complete and sign Declaration. Signer must be authorized to legally bind the Bidder.
3. Bid Guaranty (Section 1-02.7):
Must not be less than 5% of the maximum Bid amount including retail sales tax.
4. With regard to Section 0-01.4 INCLUSION PLAN:
a. Have you completed the Inclusion Plan? This form must be submitted with your bid if the Owner has estimated the Project will cost over $300,000. The Inclusion Plan is a condition of Award for this Contract.
5. Bidder / Subcontractors List (Section 0-1.5, 1-02.9(3)):
Have you completed and signed the Bidder/Subcontractor List? This list is required to be submitted if the Owner has estimated the Project will cost $1,000,000 or more.
For the purpose of evaluating the Bidder/Subcontractor List, refer to Section 1-02.9(3) for the determination by the Owner of what trades are included in the project. Failure to name a Subcontractor(s) or name itself to perform the trades of work may render the Bidder’s Bid non-responsive and rejected.
Failure to complete, sign, and submit the Bidder/Subcontractor list with the Bid Forms will result in the Bid being declared non-responsive.
6. Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria (Section 1-02.2):
The Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria Form and any additional documentation must be submitted to PC within three (3) Business Days of receipt of request.
7. Recycled Materials Proposal (Section 1-02.5(1)):
Submit the “Proposal for Incorporating Recycled Materials into the Project” with the Bid.
Bid Submittal:
1.) Electronic Bid Submittal:
Submit Bids only through OpenGov. Bids are due at 2:00 PM on the Bid opening date. PC will accept Electronic Signature for the Declaration and the Bidder/Subcontractor List, if applicable. Required documents to support the Bid that are due after the Bid Opening time must be submitted as a PDF file(s) with a maximum individual file size of 15MB. The Bidder must email the PDF file(s) by the appropriate deadline to the following address:
FAS_PWSecureBid@seattle.gov.
Identify both the email and the attached Post Bid Submittal File with the full Public Works Contract Number (PW#) and name of the Bidder (e.g. “PW# 2020-001 – Joe’s Construction”).
Bid Opening: Bids received by 2:00 P.M. on September 9, 2026 will be publicly opened and read immediately after 2:00 P.M. on September 9, 2026 . See Section 1-02.12.
SS4A Package 1: STM Scope Page 5 0-01.3 Bid Form
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0-01.3 BID FORM
TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE:
A. The undersigned Bidder hereby certifies to have personally and carefully examined the Bid Documents issued for: SS4A Package 1: STM Scope, as authorized under Ordinance Number(s) 126115.
B. The Bidder has examined the Project Site where the Work is to be performed and the conditions affecting the Work;
C. Understanding that the quantities shown in the Bid are estimates only, being given for the purposes of comparing Bids, the Bidder hereby proposes to furnish all Material and labor and to perform all Work which may be required, and to complete the Work within the time fixed and upon the terms and conditions provided in the Bid Documents for the following prices:
D. The Bidder has attached a Bid Guaranty in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Total Bid including retail sales tax in the form of cashier’s check, certified check, or Bid bond;
(NOTE: The letters “SP” whenever appearing in the Bid item number column of the Bid Form indicate that additions or revisions to the Standard Specifications applicable to that Bid item are included in the Special Provisions. The Contractor is advised to review those requirements regarding Bid items so designated.
The number to the left of the Bid item description denotes the “Bid item code” for that particular Bid item.
If it is a six-digit number, the first three digits indicate the associated Specification division and section number. If it is a seven-digit number, the first digit denotes the schedule number and the next three digits indicate the associated Specification division and section number. The last three digits comprise the identification number for that item within the particular Section.
A separate schedule will be issued for those items the Owner will pay retail sales tax in accordance with the excise tax Rule 170 (refer to Section 1-07.2(3) of the Specifications). For all other Bid items, the Contractor must include retail sales tax in accordance will the excise tax Rule 171 (refer to Section 1- 07.2(2) of the Specifications).
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The Bid Forms can be found as a separate attachment at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle
NOTE TO BIDDERS:
Bidders must submit pricing proposal through OpenGov as specified in the bid documents.
SS4A Package 1: STM Scope Page 7 0-01.3(1) Declaration
Version: 05/18/2026 - City Bid Declaration: FAS Rev October 2021
0-01.3(1) DECLARATION
I declare, under penalty of perjury under the Laws of the State of Washington, as follows:
A. BID: I agree to perform the Work in compliance with the Bid Documents, for the prices stated in Section 0-01.3 of the Bid Form.
B. NON-DISCRIMINATION: I agree to ensure equal opportunity for employment and to engage in Affirmative Efforts in the solicitation of women and minorities and WMBE firms for participation on this Contract in accordance with SMC Ch. 20.42 and RCW 35.22.650.
C. NON COLLUSION: I have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free, competitive bidding in the preparation and submission of a Bid to the Owner for consideration in the award of a contract on the improvement described in the Bid Documents.
D. My bid takes into account the requirements imposed by Section 1-07.18, Subsection 6 which waives, with respect to the Owner only, the Contractor’s immunity under RCW Title 51, (Industrial Insurance) of the Revised Code of Washington.
E. I agree to comply with the requirements regarding subcontracting, and the purchase of supplies or materials from firms that are not disqualified or otherwise debarred from doing business with the City under the provisions of SMC Ch. 20.42 or SMC Ch. 20.70.
F. Responsible Bidder Requirements: My bid acknowledges that I am in compliance with all of the responsible bidder requirements under RCW 39.04.350, including: having a certificate of registration under RCW 18.27 prior to bidding; a UBI number; industrial insurance coverage if required under Title 51 RCW; an employment security number under Title 50; a state excise tax registration number under Title 82; and have received training on requirements related to public works and prevailing wage by Labor and Industries or approved training provider under RCW 39.04.350, and chapter 39.12 or are exempted by Labor and Industries https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify. I affirm I am not disqualified from bidding on any public works contract under RCW 39.06 or RCW 39.12.065(3) or on the System for Award Management (sam.gov). I will provide proof of these requirements if requested.
SS4A Package 1: STM Scope Page 8 0-01.3(1) Declaration
Version: 05/18/2026 - City Bid Declaration: FAS Rev October 2021
GENERAL BUSINESS INFORMATION
Business Name:
Business Street Address:
Business Mailing Address:
Business Phone, general: Business Fax:
If the above address is not in the State of Washington please fill in the following:
Washington State Office Address:
State in which the Company is formed:
Please complete the following:
State of WA UBI No.:
State of WA Contractor Registration No.:
Employment Security Department No.
City of Seattle Business License No.:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary Contact for Award (Name and Title):
Primary Contact Phone: Email:
Administration Contact (Name and Title):
Administration Contact Phone: Email:
Social Equity Contact (Name and Title):
Social Equity Phone: Email:
INSURANCE INFORMATION
Name of Insurance Company:
Name of Insurance Contact:
Insurance Contact Phone: Email:
OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO SIGN FOR BIDDER:
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct:
Location or Place Executed (City, State): Print Name and Title:
Date:
Signature:
SS4A Package 1: STM Scope Page 9 0-.01.4 Inclusion Plan
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0-01.4 INCLUSION PLAN
Bidders must complete and submit the Inclusion plan form with their bid. Carefully read the attached instructions.
0-01.4(A) SOCIAL EQUITY PLAN
Bidders must complete and return this Social Equity Plan to PC within 3 days of the Notice of Intent to Award.
SS4A Package 1: STM Scope Page 10 0-01.5 Bidder / Subcontractor List
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0-01.5 BIDDER/SUBCONTRACTOR LIST
As required in RCW 39.30.060, all Bidders for projects estimated to cost $1,000,000 or more shall identify Subcontractors that the Bidder will subcontract for the performance of rebar and structural steel installation, HVAC, plumbing as described in RCW 18.106 and electrical as described in RCW 19.28, or indicate that the Bidder intends to self-perform the work. If the Trade is left blank (either the name of a subcontractor is blank or a checkbox is not checked), the City shall accept the blank as “self performance.” If left blank, the City shall determine through clarification whether rebar and structural steel installation, HVAC, plumbing and electrical work is required to execute the project; if so, the Bidder must be licensed and qualified to self-perform at the time of Bid submittal or the Bid shall be rejected. The Bidder shall be bound to self-performance of that specialty for the duration of the Project. The Bidder may contract with more than one Subcontractor in each of these trades, but may not list more than one Subcontractor for each category of work. If Subcontractors vary with Bid Alternates, Additives, or Deductives, the Bidder must indicate on a separate Bidder/Subcontractor List which Subcontractor(s) will be used for which Alternate, Additive, or Deductive.
The Bidder/Subcontractor List must be submitted to Purchasing and Contracting (PC) with the Bid Forms as described in RCW 39.30.060 per Section 1-02.9(3). Failure to complete and submit the Bidder/Subcontractor List by the required time will result in the Bid being declared non-responsive and rejected. The Bidder is responsible for the timely delivery of the Bidder Subcontractor List. If awarded the contract, the Bidder agrees to utilize the subcontractors identified on the Bidder/Subcontractor List unless the City agrees to a substitution.
Trade You must check one box for each trade. If subcontracting, you must name the subcontractor(s) you will use and the category of work.
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Name of Sub: ___________________________UBI#___________
Category of Work: ___________________________
Bidder will self-perform this work
N/A (this project does not include this work)
Plumbing Name of Sub: ___________________________UBI#___________
Category of Work: ___________________________
Bidder will self-perform this work
N/A (this project does not include this work)
Electrical Name of Sub: ___________________________UBI#___________
Category of Work: ___________________________
Bidder will self-perform this work
N/A (this project does not include this work)
Structural Steel Installation Name of Sub: ___________________________UBI#___________
Category of Work: ___________________________
Bidder will self-perform this work
N/A (this project does not include this work)
Rebar Installation Name of Sub: ___________________________UBI#___________
Category of Work: ___________________________
Bidder will self-perform this work
N/A (this project does not include this work)
PW# Bidder’s Business Name
Name of Bidder’s Representative Signature of Bidder’s Representative
Title of Bidder’s Representative
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Rev 07/2020
PROPOSAL FOR INCORPORATING RECYCLED MATERIALS
Replace this sheet in the Bid Form package with the form titled “Proposal for Incorporating Recycled Materials into the Project.”
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Version: 05/18/2026 - City
CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
0-02.1 AGREEMENT (CONTRACT) FORM
This agreement by and between the Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services, acting on behalf of The City of Seattle, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, and , hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, witnesseth that in accordance with the terms and conditions of Contract PW# 2025-024 awarded the ____________Day of ________________, 20 the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. That the Contractor must do or cause to be done all Work and must furnish or cause to be furnished all tools, Materials, Equipment, Supplies and labor necessary to improve
SS4A Package 1: STM Scope as ordered by Ordinance No. 126115 in all respects, in accordance with and as described in the Contract Documents now on file in the office of the Engineer for the following Awarded Contract Price:
Base Bid .......................................... $
State Sales Tax (10.55%) ............... $ N/A
Awarded Contract Price .................. $
The Contractor must provide and bear the expense of all Equipment, Material, Supplies, work, and labor of any sort whatsoever that may be required for the transfer of Materials and for constructing and completing the Work provided for in this Contract and every part thereof, except such as are mentioned in the Contract Documents furnished by the Owner.
SECTION 2. The parties are bound by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington and the Charter, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the City of Seattle and by all applicable federal laws and government regulations, which provisions are incorporated by reference herein.
For the convenience of the parties of this Contract it is mutually agreed that any claims or causes of action which the Contractor has against the Owner arising from this Contract must be brought within 180 Calendar Days from the Completion Date of the Contract. It is further agreed by the parties that any such claims, disputes, or causes of action which cannot be resolved pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Contract Documents must be brought only in the Superior Court of King County. The parties understand and agree that the Contractor’s failure to bring suit within the time period provided shall be a complete bar to any such claims or causes of action.
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Version: 05/18/2026 - City
SECTION 3. The Contractor must begin the Work of the Contract on the Notice to Proceed Date stated in the Notice to Proceed issued to said Contractor by the Engineer, and to carry said Work on regularly and without interruption thereafter (unless the Engineer specifically directs otherwise, in writing) with such forces as to physically complete said Work in a manner acceptable to the Engineer within
100 WORKING DAYS
after such notice to begin Work; the time of beginning, rate of progress, and time of completion being essential and material provisions of the Contract.
SECTION 4. If the Work is not completed within the time specified, the Contractor must pay to the Owner, as Liquidated Damages, the sum dependent upon the Contract Award amount in accordance with Section 1-08.9, for each and every Working Day the Work remains uncompleted after expiration of the specified time, exclusive of those Days wherefore the Engineer has granted an extension of time.
The Contractor hereby agrees the amount set forth above is a reasonable estimate of actual damage which would be caused by the failure to complete the work on time, and that the amount indicated is for Liquidated Damages and is not a penalty.
SECTION 5. The Owner agrees to employ the Contractor to complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and agrees to pay for the same according to the schedule of unit, lump sum, or itemized prices listed in the Bid Form, at the time and in the manner and upon the conditions provided for in the Contract.
The Contractor must inform all Subcontractors who work on the Improvement named in Section 1 of this Agreement of the manner and method of payment and the manner and method of measuring or computing the quantities of subcontracted work.
SECTION 6. In accordance with Chapter 39.12 RCW, the City Charter, and the Project Manual, the Contractor must pay, or cause to be paid to persons employed on or in connection with this Work, not less than the prevailing rate of wage for an hour’s work specified for the labor performed.
SECTION 7. The Contractor on behalf of his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, does hereby agree to the full performance of all the covenants to which the Contractor is obligated under the terms of the Contract.
SECTION 8. It is further provided that no liability will attach to the Owner by reason of entering into this Contract except as expressly provided herein.
SECTION 9. If the Contractor violates any material covenant or any provision of this Contract the Owner may: withhold payment due on any work done under the Contract until the Contractor complies with the Contract; order that the Work may be stopped, terminate the Contract, debar the Contractor in accordance with SMC 20.70.
SECTION 10: The Contractor shall acknowledge that they have received and read the Consent Decree between the city and the United States of America and agree that all Work in this Contract shall be performed in conformity with the terms of the Consent Decree.
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Version: 05/18/2026 - City
Contractor must declare option for management of statutory retained percentage of this Contract by checking applicable box below.
Contractor elects to submit a bond in lieu of retained funds.
Contractor hereby elects to have the retained percentage of this Contract held in a non-interest bearing fund by The City of Seattle until sixty (60) Days following the Completion Date.
Contractor hereby elects to have The City of Seattle invest the retained percentage of the Contract from time to time as such retained percentage accrues and in accordance with RCW 60.28.011, .021 and .051. Contractor hereby designates:
Name of Financial Institution
Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
City, State, Zip Code of Financial Institution as the repository for the escrow of said funds. Contractor hereby further agrees to be fully responsible for payment of all costs or fees incurred as a result of placing said retained percentage in escrow and investing it as authorized by statute. The City of Seattle shall not be liable in any way for any cost or fees in connection therewith.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has caused these presents to be signed by the designee of Director of Finance and Administrative Services ; and the Contractor has hereunto affirmed his or her signature.
THE CITY OF SEATTLE
Director of Finance and Administrative Services
By Date Director, Purchasing and Contracting
CONTRACTOR
Business name
By Date
Title
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0-02.3 PLANS, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Work must be accomplished in accordance with these General Special Provisions (GSP) and Special Provisions (SP) together with the provisions, insofar as they are applicable, of the following documents:
1. The Engineering Drawing No. 894-16, Sheets 1 through 57.
2. The City of Seattle Standard Plans and Standard Specifications, which are comprised of:
a. “2026 edition City of Seattle Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction” (hereinafter referred to as the Standard Specifications).
b. “2026 edition City of Seattle Standard Plans for Municipal Construction” (hereinafter referred to as the Standard Plans) except modified, updated, or additional Standard Plans included in the appendix. Standard Plans included in the appendix of the Contract must be considered Standard Plans for this Contract.
c. City of Seattle Traffic Control Manual for In-Street Work, 2024 edition, which supplements and is to be utilized in conjunction with the 2023 version of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD),” as modified and adopted by the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 47.36, requires traffic control devices along city streets to conform to the WSDOT adopted standards to the extent possible.
3. The terms and conditions of such permits, agreements, ordinances, regulations, instructions and requirements as may be included in the appendix or otherwise attached hereto.
4. Right of Way Opening and Restoration Rule effective at the Bid advertisement date: The Seattle Transportation Director’s Rule may be found at:
http://seattle.gov/transportation/stuse_pavementopen.htm
5. Director’s Rules based on the City of Seattle “Stormwater Code”, SMC Chapters 22.800 through 22.808.
6. SDOT Pedestrian Mobility in and around Work Zones Director’s Rule (10-2015) which may be found: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/drules.htm
The Contractor must obtain copies of these publications at Contractor’s own expense.
0-02.4 LOCATION OF PROJECT
Seven Intersections in City of Seattle:
Airport Way South & South Royal Brougham Way Rainier Avenue South & South Weller Street University Way Northeast & Northeast 47th Street University Way Northeast and Northeast 50th Street 3rd Avenue & Seneca Street
0-02.5 NATURE OF IMPROVEMENT
New curb ramps, some sidewalk repair and traffic signal improvements, including new pushbuttons. For the purpose of the Bidder Subcontractor list, this project includes rebar installation and electrical work.
S p e c i a l P r o v i s i o n s
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DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1-01 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
1-01.1 GENERAL (SDOT GSP 03-09-16)
Add the following:
General Special Provisions (GSP) The General Special Provisions are supplemental provisions or modifications to the Standard Specifications. General Special Provisions are commonly used without modification when applicable. All number references in the General Special Provisions refer to the section and subsection of the Standard Specifications.
Special Provisions (SP) The Special Provisions are the job specific modifications to the Standard Specifications. Special Provisions are typically developed or significantly modified for a specific Project.
All number references in the Special Provisions refer to the section and subsection of the Standard Specifications.
Titles or headings of the sections and subsections used in the Specifications are intended for convenience of reference and are not considered as having any bearing on the interpretation of the section or subsection. Dates indicate the date creation or last modification.
1-01.2 ABBREVIATIONS
1-01.2(1) ASSOCIATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS (SDOT GSP 01-16-26)
Add the following acronyms:
OHWL Ordinary High Water Level
Replace SP Spill Plan with:
SPCCP Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan
1-01.3 DEFINITIONS (FAS GSP 05-17-22)
Remove the following definition and refer to 1-01.1:
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Add the following definitions:
ENCAMPMENT
An identifiable area within the City of Seattle occupied by one or more tents, structures, or assemblies of camping equipment or personal property which appears to a reasonable person as being used for camping. Encampments do not include sites a reasonable person would conclude are no longer in use for camping because remaining materials are garbage, debris, or waste.
ENCAMPMENT IMMEDIATE HAZARD
An Encampment in which people camping outdoors are at risk of serious injury or death beyond that caused by increased exposure to the elements, or their presence creates a risk of serious injury or death to others; including Encampments at highway shoulders and off-ramps, areas exposed to moving vehicles, areas that can only be accessed by crossing driving lanes outside of a legal crosswalk, and landslide-prone areas.
ENCAMPMENT OBSTRUCTION
People, tents, personal property, garbage, debris, or other objects related to an Encampment that: are in a City park or on a public sidewalk; interfere with the pedestrian or transportation purposes of public
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1-02 BID PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS
1-02.4 EXAMINATION OF BID DOCUMENTS AND PROJECT SITE
1-02.4(1) GENERAL
(FAS GSP 10-16-00)
Add the following:
There is no pre-bid site inspection meeting scheduled for this project.
1-02.5 FORM AND STYLE OF BID
Supplement this section with the following:
1-02.5(1) RECYCLED MATERIALS PROPOSAL (SDOT GSP 10-01-23)
The bidder must submit with the Bid, its proposal for incorporating recycled materials into the project, using the form provided in the Contract Provisions.
1-02.9 BID SUBMITTAL
1-02.9(3) BIDDER/SUBCONTRACTOR LIST (FAS GSP 06-26-25)
Supplement this Section with:
For purposes of evaluating the Bidder/Subcontractor List, and notwithstanding any interpretations therein or in the Contract to the contrary, the Owner has determined that the project includes the following trades:
(Rebar installation and electrical work.) Accordingly, Bidder must name a Subcontractor(s) licensed to perform the category of work per the instructions in the Bidder/Subcontractor List. If Bidder is licensed to perform the category of work, Bidder may self-perform per the instructions in the Bidder/Subcontractor List. Failure to name a Subcontractor(s) or name itself to perform the category of work may render the Bidder’s Bid nonresponsive and rejected.
1-02.9(4) INCLUSION PLAN (FAS GSP 12-31-13)
Add the following:
For purposes of the Inclusion Plan, this is considered a Roadway Type of project with a Past Performance of 17 % WMBE utilization rates based on completed projects.
1-02.13 IRREGULAR BIDS (FAS GSP 10-01-23)
Supplement “2. A bid may be considered irregular and non-responsive if:” with the following:
h. The Bidder has failed to complete the Proposal for Incorporating Recycled Materials into the Project Form.
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1-03 AWARD OF CONTRACT
1-03.1 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
1-03.1(1)B IDENTICAL BID TOTALS (SDOT GSP 10-01-23)
Replace the contents of this Section with the following:
After opening bids, if two or more lowest responsive bid totals are exactly equal, then the tie-breaker will be the bidder with an equal lowest bid, that proposed to use the highest percentage of recycled materials in the project, per the form submitted with the bid proposal. If those percentages are also exactly equal, then the tie-breaker will be determined as follows: the winning Bid will be determined by random draw among the equal Bids.
1-04 SCOPE OF WORK
1-04.2 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT (SDOT GSP 02-28-17)
Replace item d in the third paragraph of this Section with the following:
d. General Special provisions and Special Provisions (GSPs and SPs) included in the Project Manual
1-04.3 CHANGES
Add the following Section:
1-04.3(1) MINOR CHANGES (SDOT GSP 04-17-11)
Payments or credits for changes amounting to $5,000 or less may be made under the Bid item “Minor Change”. At the discretion of the Owner, this procedure for Minor Changes may be used in lieu of the more formal procedure as outlined in Section 1-04.3, Changes.
The Contractor will be provided a copy of the completed order for Minor Change. The agreement for the Minor Change will be documented by signature of the Contractor, or notation of verbal agreement. If the Contractor is in disagreement with anything required by the order for Minor Change, the Contractor may dispute the order as provided in Section 1-04.4.
Payments or credits will be determined in accordance with Section 1-09.4. For the purpose of providing a common Bid for all Bidders, the Owner has entered an amount for “Minor Change” in the Bid Form to become a part of the total Bid by the Contractor.
1-05 CONTROL OF WORK
1-05.3 SUBMITTALS
1-05.3(1)E GENERAL SUBMITTAL DISTRIBUTION AND FORMAT SUMMARY (SDOT GSP 05-09-25)
In the table, change “Waste Management Plan” to:
Waste Disposal Plan
1-05.3(5) EARLY SUBMITTALS (SDOT GSP 05-09-25)
Replace this Section with the following:
The following must be submitted before or at the preconstruction conference:
1. Preliminary CPM schedule, see Section 1-08.3
2. Initial Submittal Control Document, see Section 1-05.3(4)
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