Francis Street Sewer Trestle Repair

The City of Port Angeles, Washington Public Works & Utilities Department is requesting bids for repair of the Francis Street sewer trestle spanning Peabody Creek between East 8th and East 9th Streets under RFB CON-2025-39, with bids due August 18, 2026. The project is subject to Washington State prevailing wage requirements under Chapters 39.12 and 49.28 RCW for Clallam County.

The scope addresses an 18-span timber structure supporting the Francis Street sewer pipe. Work includes replacing decayed upper access planks, timber column caps, and timber cross bracing; tightening loose thrust beam anchorage nuts at Abutment 1 and Abutment 2; removing blackberry bushes from the abutments; and shimming or repairing settlement of Bent 2 downstream column and gaps between column caps and downstream columns at Bents 2 and 10. All work must comply with the International Building Code, WSDOT Standard Specifications, and City of Port Angeles Urban Service Standards & Guidelines.

The project estimate ranges from $56,000 to $83,000 on a firm fixed price basis. Since the bid amount exceeds $35,000, the contract will be awarded as a small works roster contract requiring performance and payment bonds with 5 percent retainage. The contractor must obtain comprehensive insurance including Commercial General Liability ($2 million each occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation, with the City named as additional insured. Performance commences 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and ends 60 working days after notice to proceed. Work is limited to consecutive 8-hour periods between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except by City Engineer discretion. The contractor must obtain all required permits, including Hydraulic Project Approval HPA 0047696. Final payment is due within 30 days of properly completed invoices. Supervision and communications are directed to David Wegener at 360-417-4547.