Highland Park Way SW Connection

The City of Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services is soliciting bids on the Highland Park Way SW Connection project (PW# 2026-040), a bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvement, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project is funded through the Seattle Transportation Levy Bicycle Safety program and is subject to prevailing wage requirements and a 15% apprentice utilization mandate on total contract labor hours.

The scope includes widening an existing asphalt path, installing a downhill protected bicycle lane with concrete barriers, channelization, landscaping, paving, drainage, and curb ramps along Highland Park Way SW between W Marginal Way SW and SW Holden Street. The work encompasses electrical and rebar installation. Contractors must submit a Bidder/Subcontractor List identifying subcontractors or self-perform for electrical and rebar work. All work must conform to the 2026 edition City of Seattle Standard Specifications and Plans and comply with SMC 14.16 and RCW 49.46 regarding paid sick and safe time. The project is also subject to the Consent Decree between the City of Seattle and the EPA regarding stormwater and pollution prevention.

The City's A/E estimate ranges from $1.7 million to $1.8 million. The contract requires completion within 55 working days of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed for each day work remains uncompleted after that deadline. A bid guaranty of not less than 5% of the maximum bid amount including retail sales tax is required.

Past performance standards for this Roadway-classified project reflect 17% WMBE utilization rates on completed projects. Bidders must submit an Inclusion Plan. Public bid opening and reading will occur on November 4, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. No pre-bid site inspection meeting was scheduled.