CITY OF SEATTLE

Seattle Public Utilities

IMPROVEMENT OF: WATER MAIN REHAB PACKAGE 6 - NORTH

FUNDED BY: WATER

PW#: 2024-054

ORDINANCE No.: 126955

ADVERTISE: July 1, 2026

BIDS OPEN: July 29, 2026

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

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City of Seattle

WATER MAIN REHAB PACKAGE 6 - NORTH

Bid Opening: July 29, 2026, 2:00 P.M.

Ordinance No. 126955

PW#2024-054

PROJECT LOCATION: This Project is located at 3 different sites in the City of Seattle and 2 different sites in the City of Shoreline: 1) NW 201st St & 18th Ave NW (Shoreline); 2) 24th Ave NW from NW 196th St to NW 197th St (Shoreline); 3) Woodlawn Ave N from N 63rd St to N 65th St and Meridian Ave N from N 62nd St to Woodlawn Ave N (Seattle); 4) 8th Ave NE from NE 55th St to NE 60th St (Seattle); and 5) Roosevelt Way NE & NE 55th St (Seattle).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This Project consists of the following elements of Work: Abandon in-place existing watermains; install new ductile iron watermain pipe, including valving, fire hydrants, and other watermain appurtenances, ranging from 4 inch to 12 inch in diameter by open-trench method; install new 2 inch diameter copper water main pipe via trenchless moling; storm drainage improvements; assist SPU Water Operations with: cut, cap, blocking of existing watermains, temporary and permanent water main connections, and temporary and permanent water services connection transfers; installation of a pressure regulating station including discharge piping to a new air gap vault, and SCADA monitoring system at the NW 201st St site; and final surface restoration of roadway and landscaping, including ADA curb ramp improvements.

This Project is a Covered Project subject to the City of Seattle’s Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) and Priority Hire SMC 20.37. With the support of the mayor and City Council, the City of Seattle administers programs that support racial and economic equity through contracting. Priority Hire is one of these programs. Priority Hire provides people living in economically distressed communities, women, and people of color access to work on the city’s construction projects. It gives contractors access to these skilled workers.

ESTIMATE: The Engineer's Estimate for this Project is $5,823,000.00

PRE-BID SITE INSPECTION: Bidders must attend one of the following mandatory pre-bid meetings which will be held virtually (online) on the following dates:

1. July 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM

2. July 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM

Please refer to https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle for meeting details.

No bid will be accepted from any bidder who does not attend at least one of the mandatory pre-bid meetings.

INCLUSION PLAN: For purposes of the Inclusion Plan, this is considered an UNDERGROUND type of project with a Past Performance of 20% 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.

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle mailto:Miguel.beltran@seattle.gov mailto:carmen.kucinski@seattle.gov

QUESTIONS: Questions must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. 4 Business Days before the Bid Opening Date. Only written questions will be accepted for this project. Please submit your questions to Kai Fan at kai.fan@seattle.gov.

OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS: Contract Documents, contacts and Bid instructions are available at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle.

mailto:kai.fan@seattle.gov

The City of Seattle

Department of Finance and Administrative Services

Project Manual for

WATER MAIN REHAB PACKAGE 6 - NORTH

PW#2024-054

As Authorized by Ordinance No. 126955

Funding Source: WATER

Prepared by

Seattle Public Utilities

Approved:

Project Delivery & Engineering Branch Director Date

APPROVED FOR ADVERTISING

FAS Purchasing and Contracting

Seattle, Washington 20

BY:

FAS Purchasing and Contracting Director

June 29 26

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Advertisement for Bids Signature Page Certification Table of Contents

DIVISION 0 BID AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Bid Requirements

0-01.1 Instructions to Bidders 0-01.2 Bidders Checklist 0-01.3 Bid Forms 0-01.4 Inclusion Plan 0-01.5 Bidder/Subcontractor List

Contract Requirements

0-02.1 Agreement Form 0-02.2 Amendments and Special Provisions 0-02.3 Plans and Specifications 0-02.4 Location of Project 0-02.5 Nature of Improvement

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page No.

1-01 Definitions and Terms

1-02 Bid Procedures and Conditions

1-03 Award of Contract

1-04 Scope of Work

1-05 Control of Work

1-07 Legal Relations and Responsibilities to the Public

1-08 Prosecution and Progress

1-09 Measurement and Payment

1-10 Temporary Traffic Control

DIVISION 2 EARTHWORK

2-01 Clearing, Grubbing and Roadside Cleanup

2-02 Removal, Abandon, or Relocate Structures and Obstructions

2-04 Excavations

2-07 Protective Systems

2-09 Subgrade Preparation and Protection

2-10 Backfilling

DIVISION 4 BASES

4-01 Mineral Aggregates

DIVISION 5 SURFACE TREATMENTS AND PAVEMENTS

5-04 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Pavement

5-05 Cement Concrete For Roadway and Related Work

DIVISION 7 STORM DRAINS, SANITARY AND COMBINED SEWERS,

WATER MAINS AND RELATED STRUCTURES

7-05 Maintenance Holes, Catch Basins and Inlets

7-08 Miscellaneous Pipe Connections

7-11 Pipe Installation for Water Mains

7-12 Valves for Water Mains

7-13 Instrumentation, SCADA, and Electrical Equipment Installation and Commissioning

7-14 Hydrants

7-15 Water Service Connection Transfers

7-17 Storm Drains and Sanitary Sewers

7-20 Adjustment of New and Existing Utility Structures to Finish Grade

DIVISION 8 MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION

8-01 Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention

8-02 Landscape Construction

8-04 Cement Concrete Curb, Curb and Gutter

8-07 Precast Traffic Curb and Block Traffic Curb

8-08 Plastic Lane Markers and Traffic Buttons

8-13 Monument and Monument Cases

8-14 Cement Concrete Sidewalk

8-19 Cement Concrete Driveway and Alley

8-21 Permanent Signing and Posts

8-22 Pavement Marking

DIVISION 9 MATERIALS

9-30 Water Distribution and Transmission Materials

Appendix

Community Workforce Agreement

Traffic And Pedestrian Control

SDOT Client Assistance Memo 2111 – Checklist For Traffic Control Plan Submittal SDOT Director’s Rule 10-2015 – Pedestrian Mobility In and Around Work Zones SDOT Client Assistance Memo 2110 – How To Plan, Document and Implement Pedestrian Mobility In And Around Work Zones

Revised Standard Plans

City of Shoreline Standard Details

Seattle City Light (SCL) Service Construction Drawing

Permits Seattle Department of Transportation Utility Major Permit (UMP) # SUUMP0000519 City of Shoreline Right of Way Use Permit # ROW25-0425 City of Shoreline Wastewater Discharge Permit # WWU5-0580 City of Shoreline Wastewater Core Main Permit # WWU5-0581 Exemption from SEPA Threshold Determination

Sequencing Plan Sheets

NW 201st St Pressure Reducing Station Commissioning Plan

City Forms Social Equity Form Public Works WMBE Inclusion Plan Change Request Form Competent Person Evaluation Seattle/King County Waste Characterization Form and Instructions Payment and Performance Bond Bond In Lieu Of Retained Funds Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria Form Construction Contracts Contractor Performance Evaluation Subcontractor Approval Application Contractor’s Shop Drawing Review and Approval Request Project Labor List - Contractor Substitution Request Form

Submittal Control Document (SCD) Material Source Approval Spill Prevention and Control Plan Form Recycling and Disposal Information HMA Mix Design Submittal Form Public Works Prevailing Wage Certification & Subcontractor List Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention (CSWPP) Inspection Form Pre Job Conference Form Letter of Assent Request/Verification For Craft Employees Dual Benefits Form

Addenda and Modifications

Note: Drawings under separate cover.

BID REQUIREMENTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SECTION 0-01.1

Rev Apr 2023

I. GENERAL

This Contract will be administered by the Director of Seattle Public Utilities, subject to the approval and acceptance of the Director of Finance and Administrative Services. ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS

PROJECT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Before Bid Opening: Kai Fan Public Works Contracts Section

Seattle Public Utilities 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4900 P.O. Box 34018 Seattle, Washington 98124-4018 Phone (206) 684-5942 Email: kai.fan@seattle.gov

After Bid Opening and Before Execution:

Purchasing and Contracting FAS_PW_Admin@seattle.gov Phone (206) 684-0444

After Execution: Construction Management Division Seattle Public Utilities

700 5th Avenue, Suite 4900 P.O. Box 34018 Seattle, Washington 98124-4018 Phone (206) 684-5068

Inclusion Plan: All questions on the Inclusion Plan must be directed to Miguel Beltran at Miguel.beltran@seattle.gov or 206-684-4525.

mailto:Miguel.beltran@seattle.gov

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SECTION 0-01.1

Rev Apr 2023

II. BID OPENING

The authorized Bid Forms must be submitted as specified in Section 1-02.9(1). Bids received will be opened and read aloud via Microsoft Teams following the 2:00 p.m. Bid submittal deadline on the following date:

July 29, 2026

No attendees will be allowed to physically attend the public Bid opening. See Section 1-02.12 of the Standard Specifications for live Microsoft Teams broadcast information.

III. TIME OF COMPLETION

Work must begin immediately on the Notice To Proceed Date in the Written Notice from the Engineer, Seattle Public Utilities, and after the date of such notice must be physically completed within the following period per Section 3 of the Agreement:

261 WORKING DAYS

IV. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If the successful Contractor fails to complete Work within the time set forth above, they must be charged Liquidated Damages per Section 4 of the Agreement Form.

If the Work is not Substantially Complete within the Contract Time, the Contractor must pay to the Owner, as Liquidated Damages, the sum of $3,600.00 for each Working Day that the Work has not achieved Substantial Completion exclusive of those days where the Engineer has granted an extension of time.

After Substantial Completion, for each Working Day that the Contractor fails to achieve Physical Completion within the Contract Time, the Contractor must pay to the Owner, as Liquidated Damages, the sum of $1,800.00 for each Working Day that the Work has not achieved Physical Completion exclusive of those days wherefore the Engineer has granted an extension of time.

See Section 1-08.9 for additional details.

V. SOILS INFORMATION

Refer to Section 1-02.4(2) in the Project Manual for information about any geotechnical report, soil boring data, or soil sample test data accumulated by the Engineer.

VI. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO BIDDERS

Inclusion Plan…………………………………………………….1-02.9(4), 1-02.13, 1-03.1(4), 1-07.11(3)

BIDDER'S CHECKLIST SECTION 0-01.2

Rev Jul 2025

1. Bid submittal:

a. Electronic:

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 submittal deadline 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 PDF file(s) with the full Public Works Contract Number (PW#) and name of the Bidder (e.g. “PW# 2020-001 – Joe’s Construction”).

2. With regard to Section 0-01.3(1) BID:

a. Have you enclosed with your Bid the Bid Guaranty for not less than 5% of the maximum Bid amount that could be awarded including retail sales tax?

b. Have you Bid on all items including Additives, Alternates, and Deductives (when indicated)?

c. Failure to provide a hard copy original Bid Guaranty with a USPS postmark no later than 1 Business Day following the Bid Opening Date may result in the Bid being declared non-responsive.

3. With regard to Section 0-01.3(2) DECLARATION:

a. Have you provided all information requested?

b. Has the official authorized to represent the Bidder signed the declaration?

c. Have you acknowledged all addenda?

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. With regard to Section 0-01.5 BIDDER/SUBCONTRACTOR LIST:

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. Failure to complete, sign, and submit the Bidder/Subcontractor list with the Bid Forms will result in the Bid being declared non-responsive.

6. With regard to Section 1-02.2 SUPPLEMENTAL BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA:

a. The Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria Form and any additional documentation must be submitted to PC within 3 Business Days of receipt of request. See Section 1-02.2.

BID FORMS SECTION 0-01.3

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The Bid Forms can be found as a separate document at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle

INCLUSION PLAN SECTION 0-01.4

The Inclusion Plan can be found at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle as part of the Bid Forms.

BIDDER SUBCONTRACTOR LIST SECTION 0-01.5

The Bidder Subcontractor List can be found at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle as part of the Bid Forms.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

AGREEMENT FORM SECTION 0-02.1

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This agreement by and between the Director 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# 2025-054 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 as ordered by Ordinance No. 126955 in all respects, in accordance with and as described in the Contract now on file in the office of the Engineer for the following Awarded Contract Price:

Schedule 1 (Items 1 Through 4) $

State Sales Tax 10.5% (Schedule 1) $

Subtotal Schedule 1 Including Tax $

Schedule 2 (Items 5 Through 12) $

State Sales Tax 10.55% (Schedule 2) $

Subtotal Schedule 2 Including Tax $

Base Bid Excluding Tax (Items 1 through 12) $

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 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 will be a complete bar to any such claims or causes of action.

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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 otherwise, in writing, specifically directs) with such forces as to physically complete said Work in a manner acceptable to the Engineer within

261 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 Substantially Complete within the Contract Time, the Contractor must pay to the Owner, as Liquidated Damages, the sum of $3,600.00 for each Working Day that the Work has not achieved Substantial Completion exclusive of those days where the Engineer has granted an extension of time.

After Substantial Completion, for each Working Day that the Contractor fails to achieve Physical Completion within the Contract Time, the Contractor must pay to the Owner, as Liquidated Damages, the sum of $1,800.00 for each Working Day that the Work has not achieved Physical Completion exclusive of those days wherefore the Engineer has granted an extension of time.

The Owner and the Contractor agree that establishing the precise amount of actual damage incurred by the Owner due to delay would be difficult to determine. The Contractor hereby agrees the amounts set forth as Liquidated Damages are reasonable amounts and are not a penalty.

SECTION 5. The Owner agrees to employ the Contractor to complete the Work in accordance with the Contract and agrees to pay for the same according to the schedule of Bid Item 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 is attached 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 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 be stopped, terminate the Contract, debar the Contractor in accordance with SMC 20.70.

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Rev Apr 2023

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 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 is not 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 Signature

Printed Name

Title

0-02.2

AMENDMENTS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

0-02.3 PLANS, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Work must be performed in accordance with these amendments and Special Provisions together with the provisions, insofar as they are applicable, of the following documents:

1. The Engineering Drawing No. 776-671 , Sheets 1 through 77 .

2. The City of Seattle Standard Plans and Standard Specifications, which are comprised of:

a. "2023 edition City of Seattle Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction" (hereinafter referred to as the Seattle Standard Specifications).

b. “2023 edition City of Seattle Standard Plans for Municipal Construction”

(hereinafter referred to as the Seattle Standard Plans).

c. City of Seattle Traffic Control Manual for In-Street Work, 2012 edition, which supplements and is to be utilized in conjunction with the 2009 edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)," as published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C.

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 Rules, Seattle Transportation Director’s Rule 01-

2017, dated January 1, 2017. Director’s Rule may be found at:

http://seattle.gov/transportation/stuse_pavementopen.htm

0-02.4 LOCATION OF PROJECT

This Project is located at 3 different sites in the City of Seattle and 2 different sites in the City of Shoreline: 1) NW 201st St & 18th Ave NW (Shoreline); 2) 24th Ave NW from NW 196th St to NW 197th St (Shoreline); 3) Woodlawn Ave N from N 63rd St to N 65th St and Meridian Ave N from N 62nd St to Woodlawn Ave N (Seattle); 4) 8th Ave NE from NE 55th St to NE 60th St (Seattle); and 5) Roosevelt Way NE & NE 55th St (Seattle).

0-02.5 NATURE OF IMPROVEMENT

This Project consists of the following elements of Work: Abandon in-place existing watermains; install new ductile iron watermain pipe, including valving, fire hydrants, and other watermain appurtenances, ranging from 4 inch to 12 inch in diameter by open-trench method; install new 2 inch diameter copper water main pipe via trenchless moling; storm drainage improvements; assist SPU Water Operations with: cut, cap, blocking of existing watermains, temporary and permanent water main connections, and temporary and permanent water services connection transfers; installation of a pressure regulating station including discharge piping to a new air gap vault, and SCADA monitoring system at the NW 201st St site; and final surface restoration of roadway and landscaping, including ADA curb ramp improvements.

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1-01 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS

1-01.1 GENERAL

Supplement this Section with the following:

The use of the term “must” or “shall” in the Contract documents indicates mandatory legal obligations or requirements of the Contract.

1-01.2 ABBREVIATIONS

1-01.2(1) ASSOCIATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS

Add the following:

COS City of Seattle DWF Design Web Format

Delete the acronym for FAS and replace with the following:

FAS Department of Finance and Administrative Services

1-01.3 DEFINITIONS

Delete the definition of BID FORM and replace with the following:

BID FORMS

The forms provided by the Owner on OpenGov that must be submitted with a Bid.

Delete the definition of PDF Bid File with no replacement.

Add the following:

CRITICAL PATH

The longest continuous chain of sequentially linked activities in a project schedule which establishes the minimum overall project duration. The activities on Critical Path have least amount of total float and the delay in any 1 activity on critical path will extend the project completion by corresponding time period.

CPM SCHEDULE

A time sequence of activities and events that represents an operating time table of Work utilizing

Critical Path Method (CPM) technique.

CRITICAL PATH METHOD

Technique used to predict project duration by analyzing which sequence of activities has least amount of scheduling flexibility (or float) by comparing early dates and late dates acquired by forward pass and backward pass schedule calculations respectively.

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 rights-of-way; or interfere with areas that are necessary for or essential to the intended use of a public property or facility.

INERT WASTE

Soil/material/debris that can be disposed of at any inert waste facility.

NON-INERT WASTE

Soil/material/debris that contains contaminant levels below MTCA Method A cleanup levels and is not harmful to human exposure or consumption. However, this waste cannot be disposed of at an inert waste facility.

SECTION 1-02 BID PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS

1-02.1 RESPONSIBLE BIDDER

Delete the third paragraph in this Section and replace with the following:

The apparent low Bidder, see Section 1-03.1(3), must also demonstrate compliance with the following City requirements:

a. The Bidder must show substantial compliance with social equity Contract requirements on past projects or evidence to responsibly perform, including, but not limited to, compliance with the Inclusion Plan, Social Equity Plan, or Community Workforce Agreement.

b. The Bidder must have a current Seattle Business License and must be current on all Business and Occupancy Taxes pursuant to SMC 5.55.030 A, before Award when the Work is in the City of Seattle, the Bidder conducts business in the City of Seattle, or the Contractor owes Taxes to the City of Seattle.

c. The Bidder must not owe any monetary disincentive assessments or penalties regarding Apprentice Utilization on prior projects before Award.

d. The Bidder must be registered on the City of Seattle’s Procurement Portal, powered by OpenGov, before Award: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle.

e. Equal Benefits (SMC 20.45): Except as may be provided in the Equal Benefits Program Rules, the apparent low Bidder must submit the Equal Benefits Declaration as part of the SBRC.

f. Labor Standards (SMC 14.16,14.17,14.19,14.20): Except as may be provided in the Office of Labor Standards rules, the Apparent Low Bidder must demonstrate compliance with the City’s fair labor standards.

g. Campaign Contributions (SMC 2.04): The Bidder must not be found in violation of earning more than $250,000 in City contracts in the last fiscal year and contributed to a City elected official’s campaign.

h. The Bidder must comply with any additional requirements as a condition of state or federal funding, loans, or grants for the Work.

1-02.2 SUPPLEMENTAL BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA

Delete the first paragraph of this Section and Items 1 through 3 and replace with the following:

The apparent low Bidder must submit the SBRC and any additional documentation to PC within 3 Business Days of receipt of the request or as otherwise acceptable to PC. The documentation must detail the Bidder’s, or Subcontractor’s, experience with the precise experience requirements as stated in the Contract.

1. Compliance History The Bidder must answer questions on the SBRC demonstrating their compliance history and capabilities in performing these categories. The Owner may use a Bidder’s past compliance history as part of the determination of responsibility.

2. Personnel The Bidder certifies, by submitting the SBRC, that it will assign the named personnel to the project.

In the event it becomes necessary for the Bidder to substitute personnel during the life of the Contract, the following provisions apply:

a. Before substituting a new project manager, superintendent, or project scheduler the Contractor must submit for the approval of the Owner, a current resume for the new personnel documenting that the new personnel comply with the supplemental bidder responsibility criteria established for the project.

b. The Owner may suspend the project if the Contractor substitutes a project manager, superintendent, or project scheduler without the Owner’s approval. The Contractor is fully liable for the additional costs resulting from the suspension of work and no adjustments in Contract Time resulting from the suspension of work will be allowed.

The Bidder must identify a Project Manager who will provide management and direction to the Bidder’s personnel assigned to the project and will have overall responsibility for executing the work in compliance with the Contract.

The Bidder must identify a Superintendent who will be responsible for overseeing all work activities associated with the Contract and who will not be the same person as the Project Manager.

The Bidder must identify a Project Scheduler who will be responsible for development, preparation, and management of all required CPM Schedules, and who will not be the same person as the Project Manager or the Project Superintendent. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with either MS Project or Primavera P6 in developing and creating CPM schedules, and performing monthly updates, managing, and reporting on schedule progress.

3. Work Experience The Bidder must document on the SBRC that the Bidder and the Bidder’s personnel or Subcontractor and Subcontractor’s personnel have completed projects, or scopes within a project, of a similar size and scope as this project. Similar size and scope is defined as follows:

a. Installation of a total of at least 3,000 LF of watermain pipe by open-trench method, and roadway and landscape restoration within a public right-of-way in an urban environment.

Note: It is acceptable for separate projects to be combined in order to meet the definition of a

“Similar Size and Scope” project. Each identified project is not required to meet all of the criteria set forth above; however, the Bidder must provide project examples with location to demonstrate their experience and competence for each of the identified criteria.

To be considered a responsible Bidder, the Bidder must document on the SBRC that the Bidder and the Bidder’s personnel or Subcontractor and Subcontractor’s personnel have completed projects of a similar size and scope as defined above within the last 5 years.

The Owner will verify that the specified work experience criteria is met by the apparent low Bidder.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility to verify that the names and phone numbers provided for references are current to ensure the Owner’ ability to contact references and verify Bidder work experience. If the Owner is unable to contact references to verify Bidder or Subcontractor experience due to circumstances beyond its control, the Owner reserves the right to determine work experience based on the information available to the Owner.

1-02.4 EXAMINATION OF BID DOCUMENTS AND PROJECT SITE

1-02.4(1) GENERAL

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The Bidder has a responsibility to ask about any perceived defect or ambiguity in the Bid Documents. Bidders who need an explanation or clarification of the Bid Documents must make this request in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the Bid Opening Date. A claim will not be allowed if a Bidder failed to request clarification or if a reasonably prudent contractor would have discovered such defects or ambiguities while preparing their Bid.

1-02.4(1) GENERAL

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Bidders must attend one of the following mandatory pre-bid meetings which will be held virtually (online) on the following dates:

1. July 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM

2. July 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM

Please refer to https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle for meeting details.

No bid will be accepted from any bidder who does not attend at least one of the mandatory pre-bid meetings.

1-02.4(2) SUBSURFACE INFORMATION

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A geotechnical report and methane analysis technical memorandum are available for this Project Site. The following geotechnical report is available online at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seattle.

1. Final Geotechnical Report, Water Main Rehab Package 6 – North, September 2023. This report includes: Environmental Recommendations Memorandum – WMRP6 North: NE 55th St & Roosevelt Way NE (Attachment 1)

2. Technical Memorandum, Woodlawn Methane Analysis, August 2025.

1-02.5 FORM AND STYLE

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A Bid must only be submitted on the Bid Form provided on OpenGov. A price must be submitted for each Bid Item listed.

The Bidder must not make a stipulation on the Bid Forms or qualify the Bid in any manner. A Bid amount must be included for every Bid Item listed on the Bid Form. A person authorized to legally bind the Bidder must provide an Electronic Signature on the Declaration page.

1-02.6 ADDENDA

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The Bidder must acknowledge receipt of each Addendum by checking the appropriate boxes on OpenGov.

1-02.7 BID GUARANTY

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A Bid Guaranty must accompany all Bids. Bidders must upload a scanned copy of the wet signed and notarized Bid Guaranty through OpenGov as a PDF file. The Bidder must mail Bid Guaranty originals with a postmark no later than 1 Business Day following the Bid Opening Date. PC will not accept Electronic Signatures or electronic notarizations on the Bid Guaranty originals. Mail original Bid Guaranty documents to:

FAS - Purchasing and Contracting City of Seattle P.O. Box 94687 Seattle, WA 98124-4687

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A Bid may be declared non-responsive if a Bidder submitting an electronic Bid fails to mail a hard copy original of the Bid Guaranty with the required USPS postmark.

1-02.8 NONCOLLUSION REQUIREMENT

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The Bidder declares by signing the Declaration that they 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 its Bid. The Bidder and other potential Bidders or participants in collusion may be declared not responsible under Section 1-02.14 and may be debarred under SMC Chapter 20.70.

1-02.9 BID SUBMITTAL

1-02.9(1) GENERAL

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The Bid must be submitted through OpenGov by the time and date specified in the Advertisement for Bids or as modified by Addenda. The Bid, together with the Bid Guaranty and any other required documents due at the Bid submittal deadline, must be submitted through OpenGov. Any required documents that are due after the Bid submittal deadline must be emailed as a PDF file(s) to FAS_PWSecureBid@seattle.gov by the appropriate deadline; OpenGov cannot accept submittals after the Bid submittal deadline.

PC designates the official Bid clock. The Bidder is responsible for the timely submittal of the Bid. A Bid submitted or received after the Bid submittal deadline will not be accepted, unless determined by the Owner that the lateness was outside of the Bidder’s control and that there is no bidding advantage to accepting a late Bid.

Bidders must submit Bids electronically through OpenGov by the Bid submittal deadline. PC will accept Electronic Signature for the Declaration and the Bidder/Subcontractor List, if applicable.

Email additional required documents that are due after the Bid submittal deadline as a PDF file(s) with a maximum individual file size of 15MB. Email additional required documents to:

FAS_PWSecureBid@seattle.gov.

Identify both the email and the attached PDF file(s) with the full Public Works Contract Number

(PW#) and name of the Bidder (e.g. “PW# 2020-001 – Joe’s Construction”).

Bids must be entered and submitted by 2:00 PM through OpenGov on the Bid Opening Date.

OpenGov will not allow any Bid submission after the 2:00 PM Bid submittal deadline. Any required documents that are due after the 2:00 PM deadline must be submitted by email as a PDF file(s) to FAS_PWSecureBid@seattle.gov.

The Email Time Stamp constitutes the official time for electronic submittal receipt for required documents that are due after the Bid submittal deadline and are submitted by email.

If mandatory pre-bid meetings were required as part of the Bid’s solicitation, the Bidder’s company must be represented on the pre-bid meeting sign-in sheet, or the Bid will not be accepted.

If the Bidder/Subcontractor List is required, it must be included with the Bid Forms per RCW 39.30.060.

1-02.9(3) BIDDER/SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

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In compliance with RCW 39.30.060 for all projects estimated to cost $1,000,000 or more, all Bidders must complete and submit the Bidder/Subcontractor List, Section 0-01.5 of the Project Manual. The completed Bidder/Subcontractor List must identify the Subcontractors that the Bidder will contract with for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural steel, or rebar installation work; or indicate that the Bidder intends to self-perform the work, if awarded the Contract; or that category of work is not applicable. The Bidder/Subcontractor List must be submitted with the Bid Forms. The Bidder is responsible for the timely delivery of the Bidder/Subcontractor List.

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: Electrical and Rebar Installation. Accordingly, Bidder must name a Subcontractor(s) licensed to perform the category of work per the instructions in the Bidder/Subcontractor List. If the 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 non-responsive and rejected.

The Bidder may list no more than 1 Subcontractor for each category of work, unless Subcontractors vary with Bid Alternates, Additives, or Deductives, in which case the Bidder must indicate on a separate Bidder/Subcontractor List which Subcontractor will be used for which Alternate, Additive, or Deductive.

If the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural steel, or rebar installation specialty is left blank meaning either the name of a Subcontractor is blank, or a checkbox is not checked, the City will accept the blank as self-performance. The Bidder is bound to self-performance of that specialty for the duration of the Project.

The Bid will be rejected as non-responsive if the Bidder/Subcontractor list is not provided. The Bidder/Subcontractor List must be submitted with the Bid Forms per RCW 39.30.060.

If awarded the Contract, the Bidder agrees to use the Subcontractors identified on the Bidder/Subcontractor List unless the City agrees to a substitution.

1-02.9(4) INCLUSION PLAN

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For purposes of the Inclusion Plan, this is considered a UNDERGROUND type of project with a Past Performance of 20% WMBE utilization rates based on completed projects.

1-02.10 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BID

After submitting a Bid, but prior to the Bid submittal deadline, a Bidder may either (1) withdraw or (2) revise its Bid through OpenGov.

1-02.12 PUBLIC OPENING FOR BIDS

Bids submitted through OpenGov will be opened and read aloud via Microsoft Teams following the 2:00 PM Bid submittal deadline specified in the Advertisement for Bids or in an Addendum. There is no in-person Bid opening.

Microsoft Teams call-in information is as follows:

1) Phone number to connect:

1-206-686-8357 (Seattle) or (United States)

2) Meeting Number ID: 190 706 876#

1-02.13 IRREGULAR BIDS

The Owner has the right to review Bids for material irregularities. If the Owner determines a Bid to be irregular and rejects it, notification will be sent to the Bidder in writing containing the reason for the determination.

2. A Bid will be considered irregular and non-responsive if:

a. The authorized Bid Forms are not used;

b. The completed Bid Forms contains any unauthorized additions, deletions, alternate Bids, or conditions;

c. The Bidder did not Bid on all Alternates, Additives, or Deductives, when required;

d. The Bid Guaranty is not included with the Bid;

e. For projects estimated to cost $1,000,000 or more, the Bidder did not comply with the

Bidder/Subcontractor list requirements, see Section 1-02.9(3), Bidder/Subcontractor List;

f. The Bid does not constitute a definite and unqualified offer to comply with the material terms of the Bid invitation;

g. The Inclusion Plan is not submitted with the Bid when required; or

h. The Inclusion Plan does not receive the minimum score as identified in the plan to be considered responsive when submitted with the Bid when required.

3. A Bid may be considered irregular and non-responsive if:

a. The Bid Guaranty is not complete or not sufficient;

b. Any of the Bid Item prices are excessively above or below the amount of a reasonable Bid, to the potential detriment of the Owner; or

c. A lump sum Bid is excessively lower than other Bids;

d. Receipt of Addenda is not acknowledged;

e. The Bidder is a member of a joint venture or partnership and the joint venture or partnership submits a Bid for the same project. In such an instance, both Bids may be rejected;

f. The Bid is not properly Executed; or

g. Proof of license for named Subcontractors (if applicable) is not provided per RCW 39.30.60.

SECTION 1-03 AWARD OF CONTRACT

1.03.1 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS

1-03.1(1) BID TABULATION

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If a minimum Bid amount has been established for any item and the Bidder’s unit or lump sum price is less than the minimum specified amount, the Owner will revise the unit or lump sum price, to the minimum specified amount and recalculate the extension and/or the total Bid price.

1-03.1(1)A RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE FOR RESIDENT CONTRACTORS

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1-03.1(2) CLAIM OF ERROR AND RELIEF OF AWARD

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The statement and the worksheets must be submitted to: Purchasing and Contracting, City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services, 700 Fifth Avenue, Seattle Municipal Tower, Suite 4350, Seattle, WA 98104-5008, or by email to FAS_PW_Admin@Seattle.gov by 5:00 p.m. the next Business Day or as acceptable to the Owner.

1-03.3 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ESTABLISH THE EXECUTION DATE

1-03.3(5) LETTER OF ASSENT TO CWA (NEW SECTION)

The apparent low Bidder must submit to PC the signed Letter of Assent. All Subcontractors are required to sign a Letter of Assent prior to starting Work as part of the Pre-Job Package process. See Section 1-07.10.

1-03.4 FAILURE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT

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1. Execute the Agreement Form and sign the Letter of Assent within the required time period; or

1-03.6 PROTESTS

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Submit the protest to: Director, Purchasing and Contracting, Department of Finance and Administrative Services.

Physical Address:

City of Seattle Seattle Municipal Tower 700 Fifth Ave., Suite 4350 Seattle, WA 98104-5008

By mail, or email:

City of Seattle FAS-Purchasing and Contracting PO Box 94687 Seattle, WA 98124-4687 Email: FAS_PW_Admin@Seattle.gov

SECTION 1-04 SCOPE OF WORK

1-04.4 DISPUTE AND CLAIMS RESOLUTIONS PROCESS

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Disputes subject to the labor relationship provisions of the CWA must be addressed through the process under the CWA, Article VIII or Article IX.

1-04.4(3) CLAIMS

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d. The Contractor’s written explanation of the reason for the requested change including the method of analysis used and where appropriate referring to the relevant schedules; supporting documents such as look-ahead, as-builts, daily records, time sheets, and the basis for the rates of affected tasks that the baseline CPM schedule was founded on, may be required by the Engineer.

SECTION 1-05 CONTROL OF WORK

1-05.1 AUTHORITY OF ENGINEER

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Whenever it is so provided in this Contract, the decision of the Engineer is final, provided that such decision may be disputed as specified in Section 1-04.4 or as provided for labor relations topics covered under the CWA.

1-05.3 SUBMITTALS

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1-05.3 SUBMITTALS

Seattle Public Utilities will use an electronic Construction Contract Document Management System (CCDMS) to receive, send and communicate information on this Contract.

After execution of the Contract, SPU will provide a free two-hour training for Contractor personnel on the CCDMS. The Contractor will be given 2 licenses to operate the CCDMS. These 2 licenses will remain active until 45 Calendar Days after the Contract Completion Date.

The Contractor may elect to purchase additional licenses to operate the CCDMS. For each year the additional licenses remain active, the Contractor will be invoiced at the actual market rate, plus tax, for the requested number of additional licenses. Email license request to:

SPU_CMD_SystemAdministrator@seattle.gov

The Contractor must not perform Work, obtain Material or begin fabrication based on a required submittal until the Engineer has returned the approved submittal. If a submittal is required by the Contract, any related portion of Work performed by the Contractor before the Engineer's return of an approved submittal, or as otherwise specified by the Engineer, is solely at the Contractor's risk and expense.

The City encourages the use of environmentally-friendly materials and methods. Electronic submittals must be used to the maximum extent possible. When hard copy (paper and other media) submittals are required, the Contractor must use recycled and reusable products including recycled content paper.

Section 1-05.3 addresses submittals required by the Engineer. Other documentation required by the Owner will be specified in the applicable sections.

mailto:SPU_CMD_SystemAdministrator@seattle.gov

The electronic submittal received via the CCDMS by the Engineer will be considered the official and governing document unless a non-electronic submittal is required. The date on which the submittal is received by the Engineer (either physically or electronically via the CCDMS) will be considered the date submitted, except that submittals received by the Engineer on a non-Working Day, or received after 4:00 PM on a Working Day, will be considered submitted on the following Working Day.

To properly configure your computer to support the current CCDMS, ensure that your hardware/software requirements have been met.

Hardware/Software Requirements Refer to the “Supported Technologies” page for the latest system requirements at:

http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E59283_01/index.htm (select Cloud Client System Requirements, Unifier).

The SPU CMD System Administrator will notify users of any system requirement changes during the project. All system requirements noted in this link are subject to change and the Contractor must be able to update to the latest requirements.

1-05.3(1) GENERAL

1-05.3(1)A ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS

All submittals will require the entry of an electronic record via the CCDMS. All submittal documents listed separately in the General Submittal Distribution and Format Summary Table below must be submitted individually to the Engineer.

Whenever practicable, text documents must be electronically converted to PDF (as opposed to scanned images), to enhance the capability of electronic searching and copying. The PDF file, when printed, must fulfill the page size and format requirements of the applicable specification.

1-05.3(1)B ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS REQUIRING HARD COPY

The CCDMS must be used to initiate submittals…