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

The City of Seattle's Department of Finance and Administrative Services is soliciting bids for the 1st Ave NE Shared Use Path improvement project (PW#2026-005) between N 120th and N 130th Streets, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project is funded by the 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy and Traffic Safety Camera Fund.

The base bid scope includes pavement removal, roadway paving, sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, storm drain installation, landscaping, channelization, and signage. Additive work encompasses electrical systems, foundations, and pedestrian lighting. The Architect/Engineer estimate for the base bid ranges from $2.8 million to $3.3 million, with additive work estimated between $270,000 and $330,000. Retail sales tax at 10.55% applies to applicable bid items.

Contractors must meet prevailing wage requirements under RCW 39.12, paid sick and safe time provisions under SMC 14.16 and RCW 49.46, and the City's equal benefits and social equity contracting requirements. The project is classified as a Roadway improvement with a past performance WMBE utilization rate of 17%. All bidders must submit a completed Inclusion Plan with their bid as a condition of award. For projects estimated to cost $1 million or more, bidders must submit a Bidder/Subcontractor List identifying subcontractors for electrical and rebar installation work or indicating intent to self-perform.

The contractor must begin work immediately upon Notice to Proceed and complete the base bid work within 120 working days, or 140 working days if additives are included. Liquidated damages apply for non-completion within the specified timeframe. All bids must include a bid guaranty of at least 5% of the total bid amount including retail sales tax. Electronic bid submission is required through the OpenGov procurement portal. Payment and performance bonds and evidence of insurance are required prior to contract execution. No pre-bid site inspection meeting has been scheduled.