2026 Chip Rock Proposal

Lewis County, Washington is soliciting sealed bids for the 2026 Chip Rock Proposal, a public works roads project focused on the production, stockpiling, and loading of crushed screenings. The procurement is a competitive bidding process scheduled for bid submission by 12:15 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Bidders may submit proposals electronically through the procurement portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) or in person to the Clerk of the Board of Lewis County Commissioners in Chehalis. Key project timelines include a question submission deadline of January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM and a question response deadline of January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM. All bid proposals must include a bid proposal deposit of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, which can be submitted in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond. Bidders are required to complete a comprehensive bid proposal package that includes a proposal signature page, non-collusion declaration, and certification of wage law compliance. The bid opening will be conducted publicly at the Lewis County Courthouse following the submission deadline.

The county has affirmed its commitment to Title VI Civil Rights Act compliance and will ensure disadvantaged business enterprises have full and fair opportunity to participate in the bidding process without discrimination. While specific award values or budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications and requirements outlined in the contract documents. Interested parties can access project specifications, maps, and related materials through Lewis County's website (www.lewiscountywa.gov) or by contacting the County Engineers office at (360) 740-1123 Ext. 2. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Vince Hall, Assistant County Engineer, who can be reached at (360) 740-2762 or vince.hall@lewiscountywa.gov. Successful bidders must be prepared to enter into the contract and provide satisfactory contract bond within the timeframe specified in the project specifications, with failure to do so resulting in forfeiture of the bid proposal deposit to the Lewis County Public Works Department.