2026 Sidewalk Replacement, North End

The City of Tacoma Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for sidewalk replacement in the North End area (Specification PW26-0068F, Project PWK-00714) with bids due July 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The City of Tacoma's Equity in Contracting Program requires 20% MBE, 8% WBE, and 11% SBE participation, with bidders required to submit a completed EIC Utilization Form or face rejection as non-responsive. The Local Employment and Apprenticeship Training Program mandates that prime contractors ensure 15% of labor hours are performed by apprentices or local employees.

The scope includes removal of existing pavement (2,820 square yards), installation of cement concrete sidewalk in standard and colored configurations with score patterns (720 to 1,608 square yards depending on type and thickness), curb and gutter work (80 linear feet of removal and replacement), and site preparation and restoration. Lump-sum bid items cover mobilization, traffic control, certified arborist assessment, erosion control, and stormwater pollution prevention planning. All work is subject to Washington State prevailing wage rates under RCW 39.12.

The project estimate is $500,000. Sealed bids will be opened at 11:15 a.m. on July 21, 2026 at the Tacoma Public Utilities Administration Building North. Bidders must hold current contractor licensing, Unified Business Identifier registration, and workers' compensation insurance. Bid bonds must equal no less than 5% of the total bid amount. The successful contractor will execute performance and payment bonds, provide certificates of insurance with required endorsements, and submit a LEAP Utilization Plan at pre-construction. The contract includes a one-year guarantee period following substantial completion.