YellowJacketCulvertPurchase_DNR_IFB 25-29.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a Yellowjacket Culvert Purchase. The solicitation seeks proposals from firms to manufacture and deliver 600 feet of 18-inch diameter, 16-gauge corrugated galvanized steel culvert with 23 accompanying 18-inch diameter x 12-inch wide bands and hardware, along with 250 feet of 24-inch diameter, 14-gauge corrugated galvanized steel culvert with 11 24-inch diameter x 12-inch wide bands and hardware. The materials are to be delivered to Squatter Quarry in Randle, Washington, with a performance period from approximately April 25, 2025, to June 13, 2025. The bid is due on April 2, 2025, with an anticipated award date of April 4, 2025, and DNR reserves the right to extend the contract for up to one additional year.

The solicitation has a total budget not to exceed $100,000, with bids over this amount considered non-responsive. The evaluation will be based on a best-value criteria, considering factors such as responsiveness, responsible bidder criteria, wage law compliance, and various preferences including worker's rights, veteran-owned and small businesses, and environmental considerations. Bidders must be registered in Washington's Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) system and meet specific minimum qualifications, including being licensed to do business in Washington. The solicitation encourages participation from minority, women-owned, veteran-owned, and small businesses, with potential preference points for these categories, though no minimum participation is required.