East Bluff Water Infrastructure Upgrades

Public Utility District No. 1 of Clallam County, Washington is requesting bids on water infrastructure upgrades for the East Bluff project in Port Angeles, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. PST. A mandatory apprenticeship requirement — 15% of total contract labor hours must be performed by apprentices registered in state-approved training programs, with a $2,000 incentive for compliance and a $2,000 penalty for non-compliance unless Good Faith Efforts are approved by the District — is a central qualification filter.

The scope encompasses approximately 4,700 linear feet of water main replacement using 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch welded HDPE pipe; replacement of approximately 68 water service connections; installation of new water main valves; addition of 5 fire hydrants; replacement of blow-off assemblies; installation of an air-vac assembly; connection to the existing water distribution system; decommissioning of AC water mains; and surface restoration. The contractor must be licensed, bonded, and insured to conduct business in Washington State and must comply with Washington State prevailing wage rates.

The contract time is 150 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with potential extension for archaeological standby days if cultural resources are encountered. Substantial completion is defined as all water mains and appurtenances installed, tested, and placed into service. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day apply for delay in reaching substantial completion and $250 per calendar day until final physical completion.

Bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required as a certified check, cashier's check, postal money order, or bid bond. Performance and payment bonds are required. A voluntary pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. PST at the District's Main office in Sequim. Written questions are due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Bidders must register with the Contracts Coordinator and be added to the planholder's list to receive addenda notifications. Bid documents are available at https://www.clallampud.net/about-us/rfps-bids/.