26-51 EWRRC Covered Sports Court (Specs)(30MB).pdf

Whatcom County

Parks & Recreation Department

Bid #26-51

East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court

August 2026

Whatcom Co. Bid #26-51 – Table of Contents

Whatcom County Bid #26-51 Covered Sports Court at the East Whatcom Regional Resource

Center

Table of Contents

PART I BID PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS

Invitation to Bid 1

Notice to Bidders 2

Supplemental Instructions to Bidders ---------------------------------------------------- 3

Bid Proposal Forms

Bid Proposal 9

Supplemental Information 11

Qualifications 12

Subcontractor Information 13

Non-Collusion Declaration 14

Bidder Identification 15

Apprentices ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

CAP Acknowledgment ------------------------------------------------------------ 18

Signature and Addendum Acknowledgement ------------------------------- 19

Bid Bond 20

Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statues ---------------- 21

PART II SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS

Specifications 22

PART III CONTRACT FORMS

Contract 287

Retainage Investment Options 305

Contract Bond 309

Scope of Work 311

PART IV APPENDICES

A – Prevailing Wage Rates B – Geotechnical Engineer’s Report C – Cultural Resources Report

PART V CONTRACT PLANS

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Invitation to Bid

Bid #26 51

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 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, BellinghamWA 98225 for the following:

East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court Maple Falls, Washington

UNTIL: 2:30 PM, Tuesday, September 15, 2026

At which time and place the bids will be publicly opened (live/virtual via Zoom), and read aloud. All bidders and any other interested people are invited to be present at the live bid opening via Zoom, as more completely described herein. Late submittals will not be considered.

Whatcom County Parks & Recreation is requesting bids for the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport

Court, located at 8251 Kendall Road, Maple Falls, Washington 98266. The contractor will provide all materials and labor necessary as described in the bid documents.

There is a minimum apprenticeship utilization requirement of 15% of total labor hours for this contract.

Electronic copies of the bid documents are available at no charge in PDF format; see “Related Documents” at the bottom of the Bid Posting page at https://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/Bids.aspx to download. If you are unable to download the bid documents from the website, contact Purchasing at FN_Purchasing@co.whatcom.wa.us (preferred), or phone (360) 778

5330.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible 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 affirms it will not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation (including gender identity), age, marital status, or disability, political affiliation, veteran status, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women owned consultant firms to respond. Persons with disabilities may request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms by contacting Purchasing at (360) 778 5330.

As required by law, the E Verify System may be required.

A recommended pre bid walk through is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Monday, August 31, 2026, onsite. Interested parties must pre register for the walk through. See page 3, Supplemental Instructions to Bidders, for more information.

Publication Date(s): August 19 and August 26, 2026.

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Bid #26-51

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The following is applicable to non-federal aid projects in the County of Whatcom, State of Washington. Whatcom County notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, and all other protected classes in the law, in consideration for an award.

All bid proposals must be made on the attached proposal forms and must be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid proposal. Certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond are acceptable forms of bid deposit.

Should the successful Bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal bond will be forfeited to Whatcom County.

Whatcom County reserves the right to the following:

Accept the proposal of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Reject any or all bids.

Republish the call for bids.

Revise or cancel the work to be performed or do the work otherwise, if in the judgment of the County’s Contract Administrator, the best interest of Whatcom County is better served.

Waive any irregularities.

Whatcom County also reserves the right to postpone the bid award for a period of thirty (30) calendar days after the bid opening, except that upon mutual consent of the lowest responsible bidder and Whatcom County, the 30-calendar day limit may be extended to allow legislative approval of the bid award. If it is anticipated that the award of the contract will be delayed beyond 30-days from bid opening, all bid bonds, except the lowest two will be returned.

Whatcom County reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Total Bid Amount if determined to be in the best interest of Whatcom County.

In determining bid award, a percentage of sales tax may be allowed for local preference. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder.

Questions Direct questions in writing to:

Dave Bramer, Parks Project Manager, dbramer@co.whatcom.wa.us, and cc: Rod Lamb, Design & Development Manager, rlamb@co.whatcom.wa.us.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Preparation of Proposal Each bid proposal must be submitted on the forms included in the “Bid Proposal forms” section of the bid document. All blank spaces on the form must be completed in ink or be typewritten. Any omission of prices for items included on the Bid Form or any addition in writing or any condition or limitation or provision not officially invited in these contract documents may render the proposal as being incomplete or modified and may become cause for rejection of the bid.

The total bid price must be shown in both words and figures. The sum shown for the Bid ‘Total’ (total bid price) will be the amount for which the Bidder offers to perform, and agrees to accept for the work described in these documents. At the option and direction of the Contract Administrator, work may be added or deleted in accordance with the contract provisions hereunder.

Bidders must fill in and complete the information requested on the “Bidder Identification” form, including address and telephone number. Include in the form the legal name under which the firm or Bidder registered.

Bid proposals must be signed in full by the person or person legally authorized to bind the bidder to a contract.

A bid by a corporation shall further give the state of incorporation and have the corporate seal affixed. A bid submitted by an agent shall have attached a current power of attorney certifying the agent’s authority to bind the Bidder. The name of each person signing shall be typed or printed below the signature.

Bid Opening Sealed bids for the work specified herein will be received at the office of Whatcom County Administrative Services Finance/Purchasing, located at 311 Grand Avenue Suite 503, Bellingham WA 98225, until 2:30 PM, Tuesday, September 15th, 2026.

All responses, received on time and at the correct place, will be opened in a public format via Zoom immediately following collection of all submittals received by the deadline time. All interested people are invited to attend the live solicitation opening via Zoom as follows:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84126397248

Meeting ID: 841 2639 7248 One tap mobile

+12532050468,,84126397248# US

Late bids will not be considered. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to deliver the bid to the proper address by the assigned time. Whatcom County accepts no responsibility for misdirected or lost bids.

Pre-Bid Project Walk-through It is recommended that all bidders attend the pre-bid walk-through. The walk-through will occur onsite on Monday, August 31st, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Registration for the walk is required by 12:00 PM (noon), Thursday, August 27th, 2026. To register for the site walk-through contact Dave Bramer, Parks Project Manager at dbramer@co.whatcom.wa.us. The meeting will include a walk-through of the site and bidders will be able to ask any questions of Whatcom County Parks staff and its consultant team that will be involved in this project. The site walk is less than a mile and includes briefly walking the project area and surrounding parking lot with no elevation gain or special requirements. Bidders shall wear appropriate clothing and footwear to view the entirety of the site.

Bid Proposal Guarantee A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid is to be submitted in the form of a cash, certified check, bank cashier’s check or a surety bond, shall be made payable to Whatcom County. A surety bond shall be submitted

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East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court with the Bid Bond Form that is included in the Bid Proposal Forms section that follows. Failure to submit a bid bond will be considered cause to reject a bid.

In the event of the withdrawal of this bid proposal after the receipt and opening of bid proposals, or the failure of the Bidder to enter into a contract and give the required contract bond and insurance certification within 20-calendar days after the date of contract award, the Bidder shall be liable to Whatcom County for the amount of 5% of the total amount of bid as liquidated damages due to the default of the Bidder.

Submittal of Proposal The completed Bid Proposal Forms and any other documents required in accordance with the special provision shall be submitted to the attention of Sara Winger, Senior Purchasing Coordinator, Whatcom County Administrative Services Finance/Purchasing, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 503, Bellingham WA 98225 in an opaque envelope clearly marked with the following:

Name of Bidder Bid #26-51, Covered Sports Court at East Whatcom Regional Resource Center

Bid proposals must be received at the designated location prior to the time and date for receipt of bid proposals, as indicated in the “Invitation to Bid” or any revised date as may be specified by an addendum.

Administrative Services Finance/Purchasing Office hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

No oral, telephone, or electronically submitted bids or modifications will be considered.

It is the submitter's responsibility to deliver the document to the proper address by the assigned time. Whatcom County accepts no responsibility for lost or misdirected submittals.

Whatcom County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any irregularities and/or informalities. Whatcom County reserves the right to award a contract solely on the written proposal submittal.

Interpretations and Corrections If the Bidder finds any discrepancy in or omission from the specifications or plans or if there is any doubt as to their meaning, the Bidder shall promptly notify the Contract Administrator. Any addenda issued during the time of bidding will be numbered consecutively and will be incorporated into these contract documents. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ascertain prior to submittal of a bid proposal that all addenda issued have been received, and are acknowledged on the “Bid Proposal Signature and Addendum Acknowledgement” form.

Funds This project is financed with State Funds.

State Sales Tax and Use Tax Whatcom County is required to pay all applicable State and local taxes.

Consideration of Bids Bid proposals will be opened and read at the time and place indicated in the “Invitation to Bid” or in an addendum, unless the County has withdrawn the request for bids. After a bid selection has been made, all submitted bid information will be recorded and available to the public for inspection. No oral or telephonic bids or modifications will be considered.

In the event of any discrepancies, the amount shown in the words shall have precedence. In the event that an alternate bid items or items are provided for on the Bid Form, any item for which no bid is intended shall be marked “N/A” for the proposal to be considered complete. Any interlineations, alterations, or erasure must be initialed by the Bidder for the proposal to be considered.

It is the intent of Whatcom County to award a Contract to the responsible Bidder providing the lowest bid and demonstrating successful prior experience in similar projects provided the bid proposal has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of these contract documents and does not exceed the funds available.

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E-Verify The E-Verify contractor program for Whatcom County applies to contracts of $100,000 or more and sub-contracts for $25,000 or more if the primary contract is for $100,000 or more and the job exceeds 120 days. The Contractor represents and warrants that for at least the duration of this contract to register and participate in the status verification system for all newly hired employees. The term “employee” means any person that is hired to perform work related to this Whatcom County funded project. As used herein, “status verification system” means the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 that is operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, also known as the E-Verify Program, or any other successor electronic verification system replacing the E-Verify Program.

The Contractor agrees to maintain records of such compliance and, upon request of the County to provide a copy of each such verification to the County. The Contractor further represents and warrants that any person assigned to perform services hereunder meets the employment eligibility requirements of all immigration laws of the United States.

The Contractor understands and agrees that any breach of these warranties may subject Contractor to the following: termination of this Agreement and ineligibility for any Whatcom County contract for up to three (3) years, with notice of such cancellation/termination being made public. In the event of such termination/cancellation, Contractor would also be liable for any additional costs incurred by the County due to contract cancellation or loss of license or permit. Contractor will review and enroll in the E-Verify program through this website www.uscis.gov.

Evaluations of Bids and Bid Award The contract for Bid #26-51, East Whatcom County Regional Resource Center Covered Court, if it is awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder based on Whatcom County’s evaluation of the information in the Bid Proposal, and such additional information as the County may require.

Review of bids will include supplemental criteria, which includes Whatcom County Code 3.08 and 3.08.090(J);

any or all bids may be rejected for good cause. If all bids are not rejected, the award shall be to the lowest responsive bidder. In determining which is the lowest responsive bidder, the county may take into consideration the bidder’s responsiveness to the county’s requirements, the quality of the articles to be purchased or leased, availability of parts and service, delivery time, the tax revenue the county would receive from purchasing from a supplier located within its boundaries, and prior dealing with the bidder.

Examples of prior dealings with the bidder include, but are not limited to, the bidders past performance of providing materials or services to the County, either through direct- or sub-contracts on a County related project.

Prior dealings may also include the evaluation of the bidder’s compliance of contract requirements, including but not limited to, timeliness, submittals, quality of work, budget constraints, meeting deadlines and budgets, competent and professional use of project management tools, such as requests for information, change order proposals, cooperative meetings, coordination of trades, detailed and updated schedules, overall quality of completed works, and references.

Should Whatcom County determine that a bidder does not meet the requirements of a responsive and responsible bidder pursuant to RCW 39.04.350, including special criteria and the County Code, the County will notify the bidder in writing, with the reason(s) for the determination. The bidder may appeal the determination within two (2) business days by presenting additional information to Whatcom County. The County will consider the additional information before issuing its final determination. If the final determination affirms that the bidder is not responsible, Whatcom County may not and will not execute the contract with any other bidder until two (2) business days after the bidder determined to be not responsible has received the final determination.

No additional compensation will be allowed for other categories of labor or for labor rates in excess of those shown on the Bid Proposals form, unless such categories are approved by the County’s representative and the

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East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court rates for those categories conform to the local prevailing wage rates as determined by the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries.

Evidence of Qualifications Before award of a public works contract, a bidder must meet at least the minimum qualifications of RCW

39.04.350 to be considered a responsible bidder and qualified to be awarded a public works project.

In determining the lowest responsible bidder, the County may consider prior County projects with the bidder and any other projects in which the bidder was involved as a supervisor, principle, agent, or owner of the company performing the project. The Contractor shall demonstrate successful completion of three (3) projects within the last 10 years that are similar in scope, time, and complexity to the work called for under this contract.

Upon request of Whatcom County, a Bidder whose proposal is under consideration for contract award shall promptly submit satisfactory evidence of financial resources, experience, organization, and equipment that the Bidder has available for the performance of this Contract. This shall also apply for each proposed subcontractor.

Additionally, effective July 23, 2017, before award of a public works contract, the bidder under consideration for award of a public works project must submit to the public agency a sworn statement that they have not willfully violated wage payment laws within the past three (3) years in order to be considered a responsible bidder (See RCW 39.04.350 as modified by SSB 5301, Laws of 2017, Ch. 258). A Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes Form (see page 18) must be submitted to Whatcom County prior to award.

Award of Contract It is the intent of the County to make an award within 30-calendar days after the opening of bids to the lowest Bidder deemed responsible by the County, as provided for hereunder. Except, upon mutual consent of the lowest responsible Bidder and the County, the 30-calendar day limit may be extended.

Retainage Retainage will be administered in accordance with RCW 60.28, as amended, and in accordance with the “Retainage Investment Option” form, made part of these contract documents.

Execution of Contract The successful Bidder shall execute and return the contract, and furnish a contract bond on the forms set forth in these contract documents, said contract and performance bond shall be done in a manner satisfactory to the County within 20-calendar days after bid award. A certificate of insurance satisfying the contract specifications shall be submitted with the signed contract.

Statutory Requirements The Contractor shall comply with the following:

1. RCW 9.18.120 through .150, prohibiting suppression of competitive bidding.

2. RCW 18.27, relating to Contractor’s Registration, especially RCW 18.27.111, prohibiting contracts with unregistered contractors, and RCW 18.27.110, relating to issuance of building permits.

3. RCW 36.32.240 through .250, relating to competitive bidding on public works materials and supplies, and contractor’s bond.

4. RCW 39.04, relating to public works.

5. RCW 39.06, relating to public works registration and licensing of contractors.

6. RCW 39.08, relating to contractor’s bonds.

7. RCW 39.12 and 49.46, relating to minimum and prevailing wages, resident employees, and penalties.

8. RCW 49.12 and 49.28, relating to hours of labor, and female and child labor.

9. RCW 49.60, relating to discrimination.

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10. RCW 51.12, relating to workmen’s compensation, and employment covered under State Industrial Insurance, especially RCW 51.12, .050 and .070, relating to liability for payments into Industrial Insurance accident fund; and RCW 50.24.130, as to unemployment compensation contributions.

11. RCW 60.28, relating to liens for labor, materials, taxes and retained percentage in connection with public works projects. Except as provided in Section 1-07.1 of the Standard Specifications, all costs incurred as a result of compliance with Federal, State, and local rules and regulations shall be paid by the Contractor and all such costs, including taxes, permit, and other fees, shall be included in the respective bid item amounts.

Wages Wage rates for work performed under this contract are governed by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. No workman, laborer, or mechanic employed in the performance of any part of this contract shall be paid less than the “prevailing rate of wage” as determined by the Industrial Statistician of the Department of Labor and Industries.

Current prevailing State wage data may be obtained from the Industrial Statistician upon request. The request must include the contract title, County in which the contract is located and occupations by general description (e.g., carpenters, electricians, laborers, etc.) to be used in the contract. Request may be mailed to:

Department of Labor and Industries, Employment Standards Division General Administration Building, Olympia, Washington 98504 Telephone: (360) 753-4019 https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagelookup/

In accordance with provisions of Section 39.12.040 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), each voucher claim for payment on a project estimate shall state that the prevailing wages have been paid in accordance with the pre-filed statement(s) of intent to pay prevailing wages on file with the County.

Attention is called to Section 296-127-040 and 296-127-045 of the Washington State Administrative Code that require fee payments to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for processing of statements of intent to pay prevailing wages and affidavits of wages paid.

No claim for additional compensation will be allowed for the Contractor because of any payments in excess of the prevailing rates, or for any fees. The Contractor must adjust all disputes in regard to payment of wages in excess of those specified in this contract.

Payment for Work Performed The Contractor must submit to the County a monthly statement of work performed. This statement must give the actual quantity and cost of the completed work as listed in the awarded contract bid proposal or by executed change order.

The Contractor must submit this to the County no later than the 5th day of the month following the month in which the work was complete.

The County will process and issue warrants for the completed work by the end of the month in which the statement was submitted. Bills submitted later than the above date will be paid at the end of the next month or within 60 days.

Subcontracting A Subcontractor or an Agent to the Subcontractor will not be permitted to perform any work under the contract until the following documents have been completed and submitted to the Contract Administrator:

1. Request to Sublet Work

2. Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages

The Contractor’s records pertaining to the requirements of this special provision must be open to inspection or audit by representatives of the Department during the life of the contract and for a period of not less than three

(3) years after the date of acceptance of the contract. The Contractor must retain these records for that period.

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The Contractor must also guarantee that the records of all Subcontractors and Agents will be open to similar inspection or audit for the same period.

Items of Work Whatcom County reserves the right to, and may at its option, delete any bid item or items, or any portion of the work, or otherwise select the item or items of work, as incorporated herein, to be performed under this contract.

No additional compensation will be allowed as a result of any such deletion or selection. Whatcom County also reserves the right to modify the items of work, or to add such additional items of work as may be determined necessary by and be approved by the Contract Administrator.

Pre-Construction Conference The successful bidder, prior to commencement of work, must attend a pre-construction conference with the Contract Administrator.

Hours of Work All work will be performed during working hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM. The drive lanes and parking lots shall be kept available for maintenance vehicle access of the County and its lessees patrons, outside of the areas identified for construction staging.

Schedule of Work Work start date shall be coordinated between the selected contractor and the Contract Administrator. Whatcom County intends all construction work to be substantially completed by June 15th, 2027.

Progress of Work The intent of this contract is to have this project completed in its entirety within the specified working days.

Contract time will begin at a time mutually agreed upon by the Contract Administrator and the Selected Contractor.

Substitutions No substitutions of materials, products, or equipment will be considered prior to receipt of bids unless the Contract Administrator has received a written request for approval at least ten days prior to the date for receipt of bids. Such requests must include the name of materials or equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitution including drawings, performance and test data, and any other information necessary for evaluation. The County’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution will be final. Should a substitution be found acceptable an addendum to the bid will be distributed to all bidders and document holders.

Clean-Up At all times, the Contractors must keep the site of work free of any accumulation of waste material or rubbish caused by their employees or by their operations in the performance of the work. At the completion of the work, the Contractor must remove all garbage, tools, and materials from and about the site of work. Leave the work place, and its immediate vicinity clear for day to day operations of the county. All costs incurred by the Contractor in complying with the requirements of this section must be considered part of the contract bid items and no additional compensation will be allowed.

Removals In the event the Contractor requires the removal of tools, material, garbage, or any part thereof, the Contractor shall responsible for the removal of any dirt or debris required by the Contract. All such work and materials as specified herein shall be to the satisfaction of the County’s representative. All such costs incurred by the Contractor for the work and materials under this section shall be considered a part of the contract and no additional compensation will be allowed. All material disposed must be legally documented and certifications of disposal must be provided to the County.

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BID PROPOSAL

Date

To: Whatcom County Executive and Council

This certifies that the Undersigned has examined the location of the project site and the conditions of work; and has carefully read and thoroughly understands the contract documents entitled: “East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court” Whatcom County, Washington, including the “Bid Procedures and Conditions”, “Specifications and Conditions”, “Contract Forms”, “Appendices”, and “Plans”, governing the work embraced in this project, and the method by which payment will be made for said work. The Undersigned hereby proposes to undertake and complete the work embraced in this project in accordance with said contract documents, and agrees to accept as payment for said work, the schedule of lump sum and unit prices as set forth in the “Bid” below.

The Undersigned acknowledges that payment will be based on the actual work performed and material used as measured or provided for in accordance with the said contract documents, and that no additional compensation will be allowed for any taxes not included in each lump sum or unit price, and that the basis for payment will be the actual work performed and measured or provided for in accordance with the said contract documents.

The Undersigned certifies that it is not currently disqualified from bidding on any public works contract under RCW 39.06.010 or RCW 39.12.065(3).

Bid Item Schedule A – General Project Values Item No. Item Unit Total Amount

1 Overall Project LS

Schedule A – General Project Values – Subtotal Project Contingency for Owner Approved Small Changes $60,000

WA State Sales Tax @ 8.9% Bid Item Schedule A – General Project Values Total

Total Bid Item Schedule A – General Project Values Total – Written in Figures

Bid Item Schedule B – Bid Alternates Item No. Item Drawing Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Amount

1 Bid Alternate Surfacing C5.02 SF

Schedule B – Bid Alternates – Subtotal WA State Sales Tax @ 8.9%

Bid Item Schedule B – Bid Alternates Total

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Bid proposal (Continued)

Total Bid Amount

Bid Items Schedule A – General Project Values Total

Bid Items Schedule B – Bid Alternates Total

Total Bid Amount

Total Bid Amount – Written in Figures swinger Line

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

The Undersigned Bidder hereby acknowledges that the information furnished under this section will be considered in conjunction with the “Bid” price above, in the evaluation of bids for contract award.

Categories and Rates of Labor

The Undersigned Bidder certifies that all work to be performed under this Contract, except that work which will be performed by a subcontractor when approved in advance by the County, will be performed by a subcontractor when approved in advance by the County, will be performed by the following classifications of labor for the rates as shown. The Undersigned agrees to accept as payment for said work the schedule of labor classifications and rates as set forth below.

Classification Rate

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QUALIFICATIONS

List at least three (3) projects completed within the last 10 years, or under way on this date, that are similar to the work to be performed under this contract. Contractors must document adequate experience with pre-engineered metal buildings and steel construction.

Month/Year Contract Started

Contract Amount Type of Work Firm Name and Address Contact Person and Phone Number

(Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

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Bid Proposal (continued)

SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

Prepared in Compliance with RCW 39.30.060, as amended.

This form shall be submitted with, or as a supplement if applicable, to the Bid Proposal for Bid #26-51, East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court, as applicable, and in accordance with RCW 39.30.060:

Failure to submit the required subcontractor names and corresponding license information, as specified below and in accordance with RCW 39.30.060, will render the bid non-responsive and therefore void.

a) With the bid submittal at the published bid submittal time, the names of the subcontractors including license numbers as applicable, with whom the bidder, if awarded the contract, will subcontract for performance of the work of: HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning);

plumbing as described in chapter 18.106 RCW; and electrical as described in chapter 19.28 RCW, or to name itself for the work; and

b) Within forty-eight hours after the published bid submittal time, the names of the subcontractors with whom the bidder, if awarded the contract, will subcontract for performance of the work of structural steel installation and rebar installation.

If a Subcontractors List is submitted as a supplement after the bid submittal time as described above, the list must be delivered to:

Whatcom County AS-Finance Attn: Sara Winger, Senior Purchasing Coordinator 311 Grand Ave Ste 503 Bellingham, WA, 98225

To the extent the Project includes one or more categories of work referenced in RCW 39.30.060, and no subcontractor is listed below to perform such work, the bidder, by signing this Bid Proposal, certifies that the work will either (i) be performed by the bidder itself, or (ii) be performed by a lower tier subcontractor who will not contract directly with the bidder.

CATEGORY OF WORK SUBCONTRACTOR NAME LICENSE NUMBER, if required

HVAC

Plumbing Electrical*

Structural Steel Installation Rebar Installation

*Bidders are notified that it is the opinion of the enforcement agency that PVC or metal conduit, junction boxes, etc., are considered electrical equipment and therefore considered part of electrical work, even if the installation is for future use and no wiring or electrical current is connected during the project.

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NON-COLLUSION AND AFFIDAVIT

I, the Undersigned, an authorized representative of , being first duly sworn on oath do hereby certify that said person(s) firm, association or corporation has (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 connection with the project for which this proposal is submitted.

I further acknowledge that by signing the proposal signature page of the proposal, I am deemed to have signed and have agreed to the provisions of this non-collusion affidavit.

Signature

Date

STATE OF ________________ )

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COUNTY OF ________________)

On this _____day of __________, 20__, before me personally appeared ________________________to me personally known to be the person described in and who executed the above instrument and who acknowledged to me the act of signing thereof.

Print Name: _____________________________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, residing at:

My commission expires ________________

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Bid Proposal (continued)

BIDDER IDENTIFICATION

The name of the Bidder submitting this proposal, the address and phone number to which all communications concerned with this proposal shall be made and the number which has been assigned indicating the Bidder is licensed to do business in the State of Washington are as follows:

Firm Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

Website:

Contractor’s WA Registration Number:

Contractor’s UBI Number:

Contractor’s WA Employment Security Department Number:

Contractor’s WA Excise Tax Registration Number:

The Firm submitting this proposal is a:

Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation

The names and titles of the principal officers of the corporation submitting this proposal, of the partnership, or of all persons interested in this proposal as principals are as follows:

NOTE: Signators of this proposal must be identified above. Failure to identify the Signators will be cause for considering the proposal irregular and for subsequent rejection of the bid.

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Bid Proposal (continued)

APPRENTICES

1-07.9(3) Apprentices

(January 25, 2024 Whatcom County GSP)

Delete this section and replace it with the following:

Apprentice Utilization

This Contract includes an Apprentice Utilization Requirement in accordance with Chapter 3.72 of Whatcom County Code (WCC). No less than 15 percent of project Labor Hours shall be performed by Apprentices. With submission of a signed bid, the Bidder acknowledges that they shall comply with the project’s established apprentice utilization requirements.

Definitions

For the purposes of this specification the following definitions apply:

1. Apprentice is a person enrolled in a State-approved Apprenticeship Training Program.

2. Apprentice Utilization Requirement is the Apprentice labor hours expressed as a percentage of the project Labor Hours.

3. CAP Coordinator refers to the person designated by the County Executive to administer and coordinate the Contractor Apprenticeship Program (CAP).

4. CAP Utilization Plan refers to the description of how the 1 contractor will meet or exceed apprentice labor hours as required by WCC 3.72 and RCW 39.04.320.

5. Labor Hours are the total hours performed by all workers receiving an hourly wage who are directly employed upon the project including hours performed by workers employed by the Contractor and all subcontractors. Labor Hours do not include hours performed by foremen, superintendents, owners, and workers who are not subject to prevailing wage requirements.

6. State-approved Apprenticeship Training Program is an apprenticeship training program approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Apprentice Utilization Plan

The Contractor shall submit a “CAP Utilization Plan” for approval by completing the Whatcom County CAP Utilization Plan Form prior to contract execution, demonstrating how and when they intend to achieve the Apprentice Utilization Requirement. The Plan shall be in sufficient detail for the CAP Coordinator to track the Contractor’s progress in meeting the utilization requirements. Contractors must submit an amended CAP Utilization Plan as soon as possible for approval by the CAP Coordinator if changed conditions or circumstances affect the method or schedule of the contractor’s previously submitted plan to meet the apprenticeship program goal.

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Electronic Reporting

The Contractor shall report utilization of Apprentices through submittal of weekly certified payroll reports to the Washington State Labor & Industries portal. Corrections to Labor Hours shall be made through the L&I portal only, separate documentation will not be accepted by the CAP Coordinator.

Resources

Prospective Bidders may learn more about the Whatcom County Contractor Apprenticeship Program (CAP), including access to documents such as CAP Utilization Plan form and Request for Modification form, by visiting the web page at https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CAP or by contacting the Whatcom County CAP Coordinator at CAP@whatcomcounty.us.

Compliance

In the event that the Contractor is unable to achieve the Apprentice Utilization Requirement, unless granted a waiver or exception in writing as outlined in WCC 3.72.050, the Contractor will be considered in breach of contract and subject to disciplinary actions, including monetary penalty, withholding of payment, and suspension from bidding on Whatcom County work as outlined in WCC 3.72.080 and RCW 39.04.320.

CAP Utilization Incentive

A monetary incentive of $1,000 will be paid to the Contractor for meeting the apprenticeship utilization requirement, with or without an exception or waiver, upon project Physical Completion.

CAP Utilization Penalty

A monetary penalty of $5,000 will be applied to the Contractor 1 failing to meet the apprenticeship utilization requirement and when not granted an exception or waiver. When applicable, this penalty shall be assessed after project Physical Completion and deducted from progress payments or other monies due or that may become due to the Contractor. Issuing of this penalty does not limit or preclude the Contracting Agency’s ability to exercise other disciplinary actions, such withholding of payment, as mentioned herein.

Payment

All costs to comply with this special provision are incidental to the Contract and are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall include all related costs in the associated unit Bid prices of the Contract. Separate payment for complying with this special provision will only be made for the following Bid items:

“CAP Utilization Incentive”, dollars. The one-time, fixed Contract price for “CAP Utilization Incentive” shall be full pay for awarding a monetary incentive to the Contractor when earned, as written in this special provision. When owed, the monetary incentive will be paid after project Physical Completion.

“CAP Utilization Penalty”, by calculation.

“CAP Utilization Penalty” will be calculated and subtracted as described in the

Section “Compliance” of this special provision.

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BID PROPOSAL SIGNATURE AND ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The bidder is hereby advised that by signature of this proposal he/she is deemed to have acknowledged all requirements and signed all certificates contained herein. The undersigned hereby agrees to pay labor not less than the prevailing rates of wages or less than the hourly minimum rate of wages as specified in the Specifications and Conditions for this project.

A proposal guaranty in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid, based upon the approximate estimate of quantities at the above process and in the form as indicated below, is attached hereto:

CASH IN THE AMOUNT OF $

CASHIER’S CHECK ($____________ dollars)

CERTIFIED CHECK ($____________ dollars) PAYABLE TO WHATCOM COUNTY

PROPOSAL BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF 5% OF THE BID

Receipt is hereby acknowledged by Addendum(s) No.(s) _______, _______, & ______

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL(S)

(PROPOSAL MUST BE SIGNED) _____________________________________

(Seal)

FIRM NAME: _____________________________________

STATE OF WASHINGTON )

) ss.

COUNTY OF )

On this ______ day of __________________, 20__, before me personally appeared ________________________________ to me personally known to be the person described in and who executed the above instrument and who acknowledged to me the act of signing thereof.

Print Name: _____________________________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, residing at:

My commission expires ________________

This proposal form is not transferable and any alteration of the firm’s name entered hereon without prior permission from Whatcom County will be cause for considering the proposal irregular and for subsequent rejection of the bid.

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Bid Proposal (continued)

BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, ______________________ _ of ______________________________________, as principal, and the ____________ a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of _______________________ and having its principal place of business at __________________________________ in the State of Washington, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Whatcom County, a Municipal Corporation in the State of Washington, in the full and penal sum of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount appearing on the bid proposal of said principal for the work hereinafter described, for the payment of which, well, and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The condition of this bond is such that, whereas, the principal herein is herewith submitting his or its bid proposal for East Whatcom Regional Resource Center Covered Sport Court bid proposal, by reference thereto, being hereby made a part thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, if the said bid proposal submitted by the said PRINCIPAL be accepted, and the contract be awarded to said PRINCIPAL, and if said PRINCIPAL shall duly make and enter into and execute said contract and shall furnish the performance bond as required by the bidding and contract documents within a period of ten

(10) days from and after said ward, exclusive of the day of such award, the its obligation to pay the above-mentioned penal sum as liquidated damages shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain and be in full force and effect.

SIGNED AND SEALED this ______ day of _____________________, 20___.

Principal

By (Seal)

Surety

By Attorney-in-Fact

The Attorney-in-fact who executes this bond on behalf of the surety company, must attach a copy of his power-of-attorney as evidence of his authority.

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CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH WAGE PAYMENT STATUTES

The bidder hereby certifies that, within the three-year period immediately preceding the bid solicitation date August 19th, 2026, the bidder is not a “willful” violator, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, of any provision of chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 RCW, as determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgement entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct.

Bidder’s Business Name

Signature of Authorized Official* Date

Printed Name

Title

City State

Check One:

Sole Proprietorship ☐ Partnership ☐ Joint Venture ☐ Corporation☐ State of Incorporation, or if not a corporation, State where business entity was formed:

If a co-partnership, give firm under which business name is transacted:

*If a corporation, proposal must be executed in the corporate name by the president or vice-president (or any other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign). If a co-partnership, proposal must be executed by a partner.

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PART II

SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS

BID #26-51

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 1

SECTION 00 01 01 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

Specification Sections are listed, the Contractor shall check his copies of the specifications with the Table of Contents to be sure they are complete.

DIVISION 0 – BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00 01 01 – Table of Contents 00 01 15 – Drawing Index

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 – Summary of Work 01 22 00 – Unit Prices 01 25 00 – Contract Modification Procedures 01 29 00 – Payment Procedures 01 31 00 – Project Management and Coordination 01 32 00 – Construction Progress Documentation 01 32 33 – Photographic Documentation 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures 01 40 00 – Quality Control Services 01 42 00 – References 01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 60 00 – Product Requirements 01 70 00 – Execution Requirements 01 73 10 – Cutting and Patching 01 74 19 – Construction Waste Management & Disposal 01 74 23 – Final Cleaning 01 77 00 – Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 – Demolition

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 – Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 5 – METALS

05 50 00 – Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES – NOT USED

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 19 00 – Water Repellents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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07 62 00 – Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07 92 00 – Joint…