PW_2026-005_1st_Ave_NE_SUP-PROJECT_MANUAL.pdf

Funded by: 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy and Traffic Safety Camera Fund

Bids Open: October 28, 2026

CITY OF SEATTLE

Improvement of:

1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th

PW#2026-005

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City of Seattle

1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th

Bid Opening Date: October 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm

PW#2026-005

PROJECT LOCATION: 1st Ave NE from N 120th St to N 130th St

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Base Bid includes pavement removal, roadway paving, sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, storm Drain, landscaping, channelization and signage. Additive work includes, electrical, foundations and pedestrian lighting.

For the purpose of the Bidder/Subcontractor List, this project includes electrical and rebar installation.

A/E ESTIMATE: Base Bid: $2,800,000-$3,300,000

Additive: $270,000-$330,000

PRE-BID SITE INSPECTION/MEETING: There is no pre-bid site inspection meeting scheduled for this project.

INCLUSION PLAN: For purposes of the Inclusion Plan, this is considered a Roadway type of project with a Past Performance of 17 Percent WMBE utilization rates based on completed projects. For questions on the Inclusion Plan please contact Miguel Beltran at Miguel.beltran@seattle.gov or 206-684-4525. Back-up contact is Carmen Kucinski at carmen.kucinski@seattle.gov or 206-684-0188.

PAID SICK AND SAFE TIME: Bidders must understand the requirements of SMC

14.16 and RCW 49.46 demonstrate compliance prior to award.

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

QUESTIONS: Questions must be emailed by 5:00pm, on that Thursday before Bid opening. See City of Seattle Standard Specification 1-02.4(1)

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Table of Contents

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Appendix 1

Bid Requirements

0-01.1 Instructions to Bidders

0-01.2 Checklist for Bidders

0-01.3 Bid Form

Proposal for Incorporating Recycled Materials

Contract Requirements

0-02.1 Agreement (Contract) Form

0-02.3 Plans, Drawings and Specifications

0-02.4 Location of Project

0-02.5 Nature of Improvement

Division 1: General Requirements

1-01 Definitions and Terms

1-01.1 General (SDOT GSP 03-09-16)

1-01.2 Abbreviations

1-01.3 Definitions (FAS GSP 07-15-24)

1-02 Bid Procedures and Conditions

1-02.1 Responsible Bidder (FAS GSP 08-05-25)

1-02.4 Examination of Bid Documents and Project Site

1-02.5 Form and Style of Bid (FAS GSP 08-27-24)

1-02.6 Addenda (FAS GSP 07-15-24)

1-02.7 Bid Guaranty (FAS GSP 07-15-24)

1-02.8 Noncollusion Requirement (FAS GSP 07-15-24)

1-02.9 Bid Submittal

1-02.10 Modification or Withdrawal of Bid (FAS GSP 07-15-24)

1-02.12 Public Opening of Bids (FAS GSP 07-15-25)

1-02.13 Irregular Bids (FAS GSP 07-15-24)

1-03 Award of Contract

1-03.1 Consideration of Bids

1-03.6 Protests (FAS GSP 12-20-24)

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1-04 Scope of Work

1-04.2 Coordination of Contract Documents (SDOT GSP 02-28-17)

1-04.3 Changes

1-04.4 Dispute and Claims Resolution Process (CWA GSP 09-11-19)

1-05 Control of Work

1-05.3 Submittals

1-05.4 Conformity with and Deviations from Drawings and Stakes (SDOT GSP 05-21-11)

1-05.5 Construction Stakes (SDOT GSP 03-11-20)

1-05.13 Superintendents, Labor and Equipment

1-05.14 Cooperation with Other Contractors (SDOT GSP 05-10-21)

1-06 Control of Materials

1-06.1 Approval of Materials Before Use

1-07 Legal Relations and Responsibilities to the Public

1-07.1 Laws to be Observed

1-07.3 Management and Disposal of Waste

1-07.4 Sanitation

1-07.6 Permits

1-07.9 Wages

1-07.11 Social Equity in Contracting (FAS GSP 12-20-24)

1-07.15 Temporary Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention

1-07.16 Protection and Restoration of Property

1-07.17 Utilities and Similar Facilities

1-07.18 Insurance

1-07.23 Public Convenience and Safety

1-07.28 Notifications Relative to Contractor’s Activities (SDOT GSP 10-05-21)

1-08 Prosecution and Progress

1-08.1 Preliminary and On-Going Matters

1-08.3 Critical Path Schedule And Schedule Constraints

1-08.9 Liquidated Damages (SDOT GSP 09-17-09)

1-09 Measurement and Payment

1-09.1 Measurement of Quantities (SDOT GSP 06-27-24)

1-09.6 Force Account

1-10 Temporary Traffic Control

1-10.1 General (SDOT GSP 05-12-23)

1-10.2 Traffic Control Management

1-10.3 Traffic Control Labor, Procedures and Devices

Division 2: Earthwork

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2-01 Clearing, Grubbing, and Roadside Cleanup

2-01.4 Measurement (SP 04-10-26)

2-01.5 Payment (SP 04-10-26)

2-02 Remove, Abandon or Relocate Structures and Obstructions

2-02.3 Construction Requirements

2-02.4 Measurement

2-02.5 Payment (COS GSP 12-20-24)

2-04 Excavations

Division 5: Surface Treatments and Pavements

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

5-04.3 Construction Requirements

5-05 Cement Concrete for Roadway and Related Work

5-05.3 Construction Requirements

5-05.4 Measurement (COS GSP 12-20-24)

5-05.5 Payment (SDOT GSP 06-27-24)

Division 7: Storm Drains, Sanitary and Combined Sewers, Water Mains and Related Structures .. 55

7-05.3 Construction Requirements (SP 06-04-25)

7-05.4 Measurement

7-05.5 Payment

7-08 Miscellaneous Pipe Connections

7-08.5 Payment

7-11 Pipe installation for water mains

7-11.4 Measurement (SP 6-29-26)

7-11.5 Payment (SP 6-29-26)

7-14 Hydrants

7-14.3 Construction Requirements

7-14.4 Measurement (SP 10-23-23)

7-14.5 Payment (SP 10-23-23)

7-15 Water Service Connection Transfers

7-15.3 Construction Requirements (COS GSP 12-20-24)

7-15.4 Measurement (SP 01-16-26)

7-15.5 Payment (SP 01-16-26)

7-17 Storm Drains and Sanitary Sewers

7-17.3 Construction Requirements

7-17.5 Payment (SP 04-08-26)

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

7-20.3 Construction Requirements

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7-20.5 Payment (SP 04-10-26)

Division 8: Miscellaneous Construction

8-01 Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention

8-01.3 Construction Requirements

8-01.5 Payment (SDOT GSP 11-01-22)

8-02 Landscape Construction

8-02.3 Construction Requirements

8-09 Wood Fence (SP 4-08-26)

8-09.1 Description

8-09.2 Materials

8-09.3 Construction Requirements

8-09.4 Measurement

8-09.5 Payment

8-14 Cement Concrete Sidewalk

8-14.3 Construction Requirements

8-19 Cement Concrete Driveway and Alley

8-19.3 Construction Requirements

8-19.4 Measurement (SP 04-10-26)

8-19.5 Payment (SP 04-10-26)

8-20 Reserved (SP 06-29-26)

8-20 Fence Restoration

8-20.1 Description

8-20.2 Materials

8-20.3 Construction requirements

8-20.4 Measurement

8-20.5 Payment

8-22 Pavement Marking

8-22.3 Construction Requirements

8-30 Illumination and Electrical Systems

8-30.1 Description

8-31 Traffic Signal System

8-31.3 Construction Requirements

8-32 Poles, Pedestals and Foundations

8-32.1 Description

8-32.3 Construction Requirements (SP 6-29-26)

8-32.4 Measurement

8-32.5 Payment

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8-33 Electrical Conduit and Trenching

8-33.3 Construction Requirements

8-33.5 Payment (SDOT GSP 06-24-25)

Division 9: Materials

9-07 Reinforcing Steel

9-07.7 Wire Mesh (COS GSP 12-20-24)

9-07.8 Deformed Wire (COS GSP 12-20-24)

9-07.9 Cold Drawn Wire (COS GSP 12-20-24)

9-21 Plastic Traffic Buttons and Lane Markers

9-38 Temporary Traffic Control Materials

9-38.16 Temporary Pedestrian Curb Ramps (COS GSP 12-20-24)

9-38.17 Pedestrian Channelizing Devices (COS GSP 12-20-24)

Appendix

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APPENDIX

City Forms

Payment and Performance Bond (Rev 11/2021) ....................................................................... 3 pages Subcontractor Approval Applications (Rev 08-2025) ................................................................. 3 pages Contractor Performance Evaluation Form ................................................................................. 3 pages Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria Form (Rev 11/2024)............................................. 8 pages Social Equity Plan (8/27/2026)……………………………………………………………………… . 5 pages WMBE Inclusion Plan Change Request Form ........................................................................... 2 pages King County Waste Characterization Form ................................................................................ 4 pages

SDOT/City Construction Administration Documents Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan Template ............................................ 14 pages Waste Management Plan (03-26-18) ......................................................................................... 3 pages CSWPP Inspection Form ........................................................................................................... 7 pages HMA Mix Design Submittal......................................................................................................... 3 pages Request for Information (RFI form) .............................................................................................. 1 page Submittal Transmittal and Response ........................................................................................... 1 page Request for Approval of Material Sources ................................................................................... 1 page Lump Sum Breakdown ................................................................................................................. 1 page FA Labor List ................................................................................................................................ 1 page FA Equipment List ........................................................................................................................ 1 page Field Memo ................................................................................................................................... 1 page Recycled Materials Reporting (5/31/17) ..................................................................................... 2 pages Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Template ..................................................... 35 pages SDOT Stormwater Management Flowchart ................................................................................. 1 page

SDOT/City Standard Plan Amendments 003h, JUL 2023 ............................................................................................................................ 1 page 230, MAY 2024 ............................................................................................................................. 1 page 260c, OCT 2023 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 266, MAY 2024 ............................................................................................................................. 1 page 283, NOV 2024 ............................................................................................................................. 1 page 286a, NOV 2024 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 286b, NOV 2024 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 295a, MAY 2024 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 295b, MAY 2024 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 295c, MAY 2024 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 295d, MAY 2024 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 314b, NOV 2024 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 316, SEP 2024 ............................................................................................................................. 1 page 424a, OCT 2024 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 430a, OCT 2023 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 456a, MAY 2024 ........................................................................................................................... 1 page 456b, MAR 2024 .......................................................................................................................... 1 page 700, JUL 2024 .............................................................................................................................. 1 page Pedestrian Control ...................................................................................................................... 2 pages

Drawings Details, Tables, & Miscellaneous Information KCDOT Metro Transit Construction Notification Requirements (11.16.23) ............................... 3 pages Seattle City Light Pole Hold Requirements and Information .................................................... 12 pages

Permits and Agreements NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit Coverage Letter .......................................... 2 pages Right of Entry/Temporary Easements/Permanent Easements ................................................ 75 pages

Informational Documents, Logs, & Test Results

Addenda

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1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th Page 1 0-01.1 Instructions to Bidders

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BID REQUIREMENTS

0-01.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

I. GENERAL

This Contract will be administered by the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation, subject to the approval and acceptance of the Director of Finance and Administrative Services. All questions must be e-mailed and be directed to the following:

Before Bid Opening: David Vijarro Seattle Department of Transportation David.Vijarro@seattle.gov 206-615-1643

After Bid Opening and Before Execution:

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

After Execution: Jesse Lopez Seattle Department of Transportation Construction Management Jesse.Lopez@Seattle.Gov

206-854-5343

Inclusion Plan: All questions on the Inclusion Plan must be directed to Miguel Beltran at Miguel.beltran@seattle.gov or 206-684-4525. Backup contact is Carmen Kucinski at carmen.kucinski@seattle.gov or 206-684-0188.

II. BID OPENING

The authorized Bid Form must be submitted as specified in Section 1-02.9(1). In accordance with Section 1-02.12, Bids will be opened and read orally immediately after 2:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026 at the following address:

City of Seattle Purchasing and Contracting Seattle Municipal Tower Suite 4350 700 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104

III. TIME OF COMPLETION

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

BASE BID – 120 WORKING DAYS

BASE BID PLUS ADDITIVE - 140 WORKING DAYS

IV. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If the successful Contractor fails to complete Work within the time set forth above, (s)he will be charged Liquidated Damages per Section 4 of the Agreement and Section 1-08.9. See Section 1-08.9 for method for determining cost of liquidated damages.

V. SUBSURFACE INFORMATION

Refer to Section 1-02.4(2) for information about any geotechnical or environmental reports, soil boring data, soil sample test data, or other data accumulated by the Engineer.

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VI. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO BIDDERS

Reference Addenda ...................................................................................................................................... 1-02.6 Additive, Alternate, Deductive ................................................................................................... 1-02.11 Award of Contract ........................................................................................................................ 1-03.2 Bidder, Responsible ................................................................................................................... 1-02.1 Bidder/Subcontractor List ..................................................................................................... 1-02.9(3) Bid, Form and Style of ................................................................................................................. 1-02.5 Bid Guaranty................................................................................................................................ 1-02.7 Bid Guaranty, Return of ............................................................................................................... 1-03.5 Bids, Public Opening of ............................................................................................................ 1-02.12 Bid Submittal .......................................................................................................................... 1-02.9(1) Bid Submittal Date, Change of ............................................................................................... 1-02.9(2) Bid Tabulation ........................................................................................................................ 1-03.1(1) Bid, Modification or Withdrawal of ............................................................................................. 1-02.10 Bidders, Disqualification of ........................................................................................................ 1-02.14 Bidders, Qualifications of ............................................................................................................. 1-02.1 Bids, Irregular ............................................................................................................................ 1-02.13 Bond, Bid — see Bid Guaranty ................................................................................................... 1-02.7 Bond, Payment and Performance .......................................................................................... 1-03.3(2) Contract, Execution of ................................................................................................................. 1-03.3 Contract, Failure to Execute the .................................................................................................. 1-03.4 Equal Benefits, Affirmative Efforts, Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 1-07.11 Error, Claim of ........................................................................................................................ 1-03.1(2) Examination of Bid Documents and Project Site......................................................................... 1-02.4 Information, Pre-Award .......................................................................................................... 1-03.1(4) Evidence of Insurance ............................................................................................................ 1-03.3(1) Liquidated Damages ...............................................................Agreement Form, Section 4 and 1-08.9 Non Collusion Requirement ........................................................................................................ 1-02.8 Inclusion Plan ........................................................................ 1-02.9(4), 1-02.13, 1-03.1(4), 1-07.11(3) Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria ............................................................................... 1-02.2 Owner, Rights of the ............................................................................................................... 1-03.1(4) Responsible Bidder Requirements .............................................................................................. 1-02.1 Quantities, Estimated .................................................................................................................. 1-02.3 Time for Completion ................................................................Agreement Form, Section 3 and 1-08.5 Wages, Prevailing Wages ...................................................................................................... 1-07.9(1)

VII. USE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS

Refer to Section 9-03.16 for information on the use of recycled Materials in Aggregates.

Refer to Sections 5-05.3(1) and 6-02.3(1) for information on the use of pozzolans in cement concrete.

Other Sections of the Contract may also allow for the use of recycled Materials.

The Bidder must submit a Recycled Materials Proposal form with the Bid per Section 1-02.5(1).

VIII. REQUIREMENTS TO RECYCLE MATERIALS

Refer to Section 1-07.3(4) for information on requirements to recycle materials.

Other Sections of the Contract may also require the recycling of materials.

1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th Page 3 0-01.2 Checklist for Bidders

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0-01.2 CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS

The following items must be completed:

1. Bid Form – Unit Prices (Section 0-01.3):

• Include unit prices and unit price extensions for each Bid item on all Bid Schedules (when indicated) and Additives (when indicated).

• Complete Bid summary.

2. Declaration (Section 0-01.3(1))

• Acknowledge all Addenda issued as a part of this Contract

• Complete and sign Declaration. Signer must be authorized to legally bind the Bidder.

3. Bid Guaranty (Section 1-02.7):

• Must not be less than 5% of the maximum Bid amount including retail sales tax.

4. With regard to Section 0-01.4 INCLUSION PLAN:

a. Have you completed the Inclusion Plan? This form must be submitted with your bid if the Owner has estimated the Project will cost over $300,000. The Inclusion Plan is a condition of Award for this Contract.

5. Bidder / Subcontractors List (Section 0-1.5, 1-02.9(3)):

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. Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria (Section 1-02.2):

• The Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria Form and any additional documentation must be submitted to PC within three (3) Business Days of receipt of request.

7. Recycled Materials Proposal (Section 1-02.5(1)):

• Submit the “Proposal for Incorporating Recycled Materials into the Project” with the Bid.

Bid Submittal:

1.) Electronic Bid Submittal:

Submit Bids only through OpenGov. Bids are due at 2:00 PM on the Bid opening date. PC will accept Electronic Signature for the Declaration and the Bidder/Subcontractor List, if applicable. Required documents to support the Bid that are due after the Bid Opening time must be submitted as a PDF file(s) with a maximum individual file size of 15MB. The Bidder must email the PDF file(s) by the appropriate deadline to the following address:

FAS_PWSecureBid@seattle.gov.

Identify both the email and the attached Post Bid Submittal File with the full Public Works Contract Number (PW#) and name of the Bidder (e.g. “PW# 2020-001 – Joe’s Construction”).

Bid Opening: Bids received by 2:00 P.M. on October 28, 2026 will be publicly opened and read immediately after 2:00 P.M. on October 28, 2026. See Section 1-02.12.

1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th Page 4 0-01.3 Bid Form

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0-01.3 BID FORM

TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE:

A. The undersigned Bidder hereby certifies to have personally and carefully examined the Bid Documents issued for: 1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th , as authorized under Ordinance Number(s) 127362.

B. The Bidder has examined the Project Site where the Work is to be performed and the conditions affecting the Work;

C. Understanding that the quantities shown in the Bid are estimates only, being given for the purposes of comparing Bids, the Bidder hereby proposes to furnish all Material and labor and to perform all Work which may be required, and to complete the Work within the time fixed and upon the terms and conditions provided in the Bid Documents for the following prices:

D. The Bidder has attached a Bid Guaranty in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Total Bid including retail sales tax in the form of cashier’s check, certified check, or Bid bond;

(NOTE: The letters “SP” whenever appearing in the Bid item number column of the Bid Form indicate that additions or revisions to the Standard Specifications applicable to that Bid item are included in the Standard Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions. The Contractor is advised to review those requirements regarding Bid items so designated.

The number to the left of the Bid item description denotes the “Bid item code” for that particular Bid item.

If it is a six-digit number, the first three digits indicate the associated Specification division and section number. If it is a seven-digit number, the first digit denotes the schedule number and the next three digits indicate the associated Specification division and section number. The last three digits comprise the identification number for that item within the particular Section.

A separate schedule will be issued for those items the Owner will pay retail sales tax in accordance with the excise tax Rule 170 (refer to Section 1-07.2(3) of the Specifications). For all other Bid items, the Contractor must include retail sales tax in accordance will the excise tax Rule 171 (refer to Section 1- 07.2(2) of the Specifications).

1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th Page 5 0-01.3 Bid Form

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

NOTE TO BIDDERS:

Bidders must submit pricing proposal through OpenGov as specified in the bid documents.

1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th Page 6 0-01.3(1) Declaration

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0-01.3(1) DECLARATION

I declare, under penalty of perjury under the Laws of the State of Washington, as follows:

A. BID: I agree to perform the Work in compliance with the Bid Documents, for the prices stated in the OpenGov Bid Form.

B. NON-DISCRIMINATION: I agree to ensure equal opportunity for employment and to engage in Affirmative Efforts in the solicitation of women and minorities and WMBE firms for participation on this Contract in accordance with SMC Ch. 20.42 and RCW 35.22.650.

C. NON COLLUSION: I have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free, competitive bidding in the preparation and submission of a Bid to the Owner for consideration in the award of a contract on the improvement described in the Bid Documents.

D. My bid takes into account the requirements imposed by Section 1-07.18, Subsection 6 which waives, with respect to the Owner only, the Contractor’s immunity under RCW Title 51, (Industrial Insurance) of the Revised Code of Washington.

E. I agree to comply with the requirements regarding subcontracting, and the purchase of supplies or materials from firms that are not disqualified or otherwise debarred from doing business with the City under the provisions of SMC Ch. 20.42 or SMC Ch. 20.70.

F. Responsible Bidder Requirements: My bid acknowledges that I am in compliance with all of the responsible bidder requirements under RCW 39.04.350, including: having a certificate of registration under RCW 18.27 prior to bidding; a UBI number; industrial insurance coverage if required under Title 51 RCW; an employment security number under Title 50; a state excise tax registration number under Title 82; and have received training on requirements related to public works and prevailing wage by Labor and Industries or approved training provider under RCW 39.04.350, and chapter 39.12 or are exempted by Labor and Industries https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify I affirm I am not disqualified from bidding on any public works contract under RCW 39.06 or RCW 39.12.065(3) or on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). I will provide proof of these requirements if requested.

1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th Page 7 Recycled Materials Proposal

Rev 07/2020

PROPOSAL FOR INCORPORATING RECYCLED MATERIALS

Replace this sheet in the Bid Form package with the form titled “Proposal for Incorporating Recycled Materials into the Project.”

1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th Page 8 0-02.1 Agreement (Contract) Form (Page 2 of 3)

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

0-02.1 AGREEMENT (CONTRACT) FORM

This agreement by and between the Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services, acting on behalf of The City of Seattle, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, and

, hereinafter referred to as the

Contractor, witnesseth that in accordance with the terms and conditions of Contract PW#2026-005 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

1st Ave NE Shared Use Path – N 120th to N 130th as ordered by Ordinance No. 127362 in all respects, in accordance with and as described in the Contract Documents now on file in the office of the Engineer for the following Awarded Contract Price:

Base Bid .......................................... $

Additive ............................................ $

State Sales Tax (10.55 %) .............. $ N/A

Awarded Contract Price .................. $

The Contractor must provide and bear the expense of all Equipment, Material, Supplies, work, and labor of any sort whatsoever that may be required for the transfer of Materials and for constructing and completing the Work provided for in this Contract and every part thereof, except such as are mentioned in the Contract Documents furnished by the Owner.

SECTION 2. The parties are bound by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington and the Charter, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the City of Seattle and by all applicable federal laws and government regulations, which provisions are incorporated by reference herein.

For the convenience of the parties of this Contract it is mutually agreed that any claims or causes of action which the Contractor has against the Owner arising from this Contract must be brought within 180 Calendar Days from the Completion Date of the Contract. It is further agreed by the parties that any such claims, disputes, or causes of action which cannot be resolved pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Contract Documents must be brought only in the Superior Court of King County. The parties understand and agree that the Contractor’s failure to bring suit within the time period provided shall be a complete bar to any such claims or causes of action.

SECTION 3. The Contractor must begin the Work of the Contract on the Notice to Proceed Date stated in the Notice to Proceed issued to said Contractor by the Engineer, and to carry said Work on regularly and without interruption thereafter (unless the Engineer specifically directs otherwise, in writing) with such forces as to physically complete said Work in a manner acceptable to the Engineer within

BASE BID – 120 WORKING DAYS

BASE BID PLUS ADDITIVE - 140 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.

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SECTION 4. If the Work is not completed within the time specified, the Contractor must pay to the Owner, as Liquidated Damages, the sum dependent upon the Contract Award amount in accordance with Section 1-08.9, for each and every Working Day the Work remains uncompleted after expiration of the specified time, exclusive of those Days wherefore the Engineer has granted an extension of time.

The Contractor hereby agrees the amount set forth above is a reasonable estimate of actual damage which would be caused by the failure to complete the work on time, and that the amount indicated is for Liquidated Damages and is not a penalty.

SECTION 5. The Owner agrees to employ the Contractor to complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and agrees to pay for the same according to the schedule of unit, lump sum, or itemized prices listed in the Bid Form, at the time and in the manner and upon the conditions provided for in the Contract.

The Contractor must inform all Subcontractors who work on the Improvement named in Section 1 of this Agreement of the manner and method of payment and the manner and method of measuring or computing the quantities of subcontracted work.

SECTION 6. In accordance with Chapter 39.12 RCW, the City Charter, and the Project Manual, the Contractor must pay, or cause to be paid to persons employed on or in connection with this Work, not less than the prevailing rate of wage for an hour’s work specified for the labor performed.

SECTION 7. The Contractor on behalf of his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, does hereby agree to the full performance of all the covenants to which the Contractor is obligated under the terms of the Contract.

SECTION 8. It is further provided that no liability will attach to the Owner by reason of entering into this Contract except as expressly provided herein.

SECTION 9. If the Contractor violates any material covenant or any provision of this Contract the Owner may: withhold payment due on any work done under the Contract until the Contractor complies with the Contract; order that the Work may be stopped, terminate the Contract, debar the Contractor in accordance with SMC 20.70.

SECTION 10: The Contractor shall acknowledge that they have received and read the Consent Decree between the city and the United States of America and agree that all Work in this Contract shall be performed in conformity with the terms of the Consent Decree.

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Contractor must declare option for management of statutory retained percentage of this Contract by checking applicable box below.

Contractor elects to submit a bond in lieu of retained funds.

Contractor hereby elects to have the retained percentage of this Contract held in a non-interest bearing fund by The City of Seattle until sixty (60) Days following the Completion Date.

Contractor hereby elects to have The City of Seattle invest the retained percentage of the Contract from time to time as such retained percentage accrues and in accordance with RCW 60.28.011, .021 and .051. Contractor hereby designates:

Name of Financial Institution

Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

City, State, Zip Code of Financial Institution as the repository for the escrow of said funds. Contractor hereby further agrees to be fully responsible for payment of all costs or fees incurred as a result of placing said retained percentage in escrow and investing it as authorized by statute. The City of Seattle shall not be liable in any way for any cost or fees in connection therewith.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has caused these presents to be signed by the designee of Director of Finance and Administrative Services ; and the Contractor has hereunto affirmed his or her signature.

THE CITY OF SEATTLE

Director of Finance and Administrative Services

By Date Director, Purchasing and Contracting

CONTRACTOR

Business name

By Date

Title

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Version: 08/08/2025– City

0-02.3 PLANS, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Work must be accomplished in accordance with these General Special Provisions (GSP) and Special Provisions (SP) together with the provisions, insofar as they are applicable, of the following documents:

1. The Engineering Drawing No. 894-30, Sheets 1 through 64.

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 Standard Specifications).

b. “2023 edition City of Seattle Standard Plans for Municipal Construction” (hereinafter referred to as the Standard Plans) except modified, updated, or additional Standard Plans included in the appendix. Standard Plans included in the appendix of the Contract must be considered Standard Plans for this Contract.

c. City of Seattle Traffic Control Manual for In-Street Work, 2024 edition, which supplements and is to be utilized in conjunction with the 2023 version of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD),” as modified and adopted by the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 47.36, requires traffic control devices along city streets to conform to the WSDOT adopted standards to the extent possible.

3. The terms and conditions of such permits, agreements, ordinances, regulations, instructions and requirements as may be included in the appendix or otherwise attached hereto.

4. Right of Way Opening and Restoration Rule effective at the Bid advertisement date: The Seattle Transportation Director’s Rule may be found at:

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

5. Director’s Rules based on the City of Seattle “Stormwater Code”, SMC Chapters 22.800 through 22.808.

6. SDOT Pedestrian Mobility in and around Work Zones Director’s Rule (10-2015) which may be found: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/drules.htm

The Contractor must obtain copies of these publications at Contractor’s own expense.

0-02.4 LOCATION OF PROJECT

1st Ave NE from N 120th St to N 130th St N 120th to N130th

0-02.5 NATURE OF IMPROVEMENT

Base Bid includes pavement removal, roadway paving, sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, storm Drain, landscaping, channelization and signage. Additive work includes, electrical, foundations and pedestrian lighting.

For the purpose of the Bidder/Subcontractor List, this project includes electrical and rebar installation.

S p e c i a l

P r o v i s i o n s

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DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1-01 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS

1-01.1 GENERAL (SDOT GSP 03-09-16)

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General Special Provisions (GSP) The General Special Provisions are supplemental provisions or modifications to the Standard Specifications. General Special Provisions are commonly used without modification when applicable. All number references in the General Special Provisions refer to the section and subsection of the Standard Specifications.

Special Provisions (SP) The Special Provisions are the job specific modifications to the Standard Specifications. Special Provisions are typically developed or significantly modified for a specific Project.

All number references in the Special Provisions refer to the section and subsection of the Standard Specifications.

Titles or headings of the sections and subsections used in the Specifications are intended for convenience of reference and are not considered as having any bearing on the interpretation of the section or subsection. Dates indicate the date creation or last modification.

1-01.2 ABBREVIATIONS

1-01.2(1) ASSOCIATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS (SDOT GSP 04-25-23)

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OHWL Ordinary High Water Level

Replace FAS abbreviation with:

FAS - Department of Finance and Administrative Services

Replace SP Spill Plan with:

SPCCP Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan

1-01.3 DEFINITIONS (FAS GSP 07-15-24)

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Replace the definition of Bid Form with the following:

BID FORMS

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

Add the following definitions:

ENCAMPMENT

An identifiable area within the City of Seattle occupied by one or more tents, structures, or assemblies of camping equipment or personal property which appears to a reasonable person as being used for camping. Encampments do not include sites a reasonable person would conclude are no longer in use for camping because remaining materials are garbage, debris, or waste.

ENCAMPMENT IMMEDIATE HAZARD

An Encampment in which people camping outdoors are at risk of serious injury or death beyond that caused by increased exposure to the elements, or their presence creates a risk of serious injury or death to others; including Encampments at highway shoulders and off-ramps, areas exposed to moving

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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.

MOCK-UPS (SP 01/14/26)

Full-size physical assemblies that are constructed on-site or in a fabrication facility either as freestanding temporary built elements or as part of permanent construction. Mockups are constructed to verify selections made under Sample submittals; to demonstrate aesthetic effects and qualities of materials and execution; to review coordination, testing, or operation; to show interface between dissimilar materials;

and to demonstrate compliance with specified installation tolerances. Mockups are not Samples. Unless otherwise indicated, approved mockups establish the standard by which the Work will be judged.

Delete the definition of PDF Bid File.

1-02 BID PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS

1-02.1 RESPONSIBLE BIDDER (FAS GSP 08-05-25)

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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.

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1-02.4 EXAMINATION OF BID DOCUMENTS AND PROJECT SITE

1-02.4(1) GENERAL

(FAS GSP 02-14-24)

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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 before 5:00 p.m. on that Thursday preceding the Bid opening. 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.

(FAS GSP 10-16-00)

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There is no pre-bid site inspection meeting scheduled for this project.

1-02.4(2) SUBSURFACE INFORMATION (SDOT GSP 08-24-10)

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Logs of soil borings, testing results, and/or other raw data are located in the Appendix.

1-02.5 FORM AND STYLE OF BID (FAS GSP 08-27-24)

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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 Form or qualify the Bid in any manner. A Bid amount must be included for every bid item on the Bid Form. A person authorized to legally bind the Bidder must provide an Electronic Signature on the Declaration page.

Supplement this section with the following:

1-02.5(1) RECYCLED MATERIALS PROPOSAL (SDOT GSP 10-01-23)

The bidder must submit with the Bid, its proposal for incorporating recycled materials into the project, using the form provided in the Contract Provisions.

1-02.6 ADDENDA (FAS GSP 07-15-24)

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

1-02.7 BID GUARANTY (FAS GSP 07-15-24)

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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 one 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 94669

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Seattle, WA 98124-4669

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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 (FAS GSP 07-15-24)

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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 (FAS GSP 06-26-25)

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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 time of bid, must be submitted through OpenGov. Any required documents that are due after 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. The Bidder must email these documents to the following address:

FAS_PWSecureBid@seattle.gov.

Identify both the email and the attached PDF file with the full Public Works Contract Number (PW#) and name of the Bidder (e.g. “PW# 2020-001 – Pat’s Construction”).

Bids must be entered 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, PC will use the Email Time Stamp as the official time…