NE 132nd Roundabout Safety Improvements Project

The City of Kirkland Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for the NE 132nd Roundabout Safety Improvements Project, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall (123 Fifth Avenue, Kirkland, Washington). The project scope includes speed cushions, pavement markings, thermoplastic markings, permanent signage, and related work to improve pedestrian and motorist safety at the I-405 / NE 132nd Street roundabout ramp terminal intersections.

The estimated project cost range is $130,000 to $170,000 based on the base bid. Work must commence within ten calendar days after contract execution and be completed within the timeframe specified in the Special Provisions, with liquidated damages for failure to meet the completion deadline. A one-year guarantee period follows substantial completion.

Bidders must be Washington contractor-registered with a current contractor registration certificate, Unified Business Identifier number, industrial insurance coverage, and employment security registration. Prevailing wage requirements under Washington State law apply. Bid deposits of not less than 5% of the total bid amount must be submitted as a cashier's check or bond payable to the City of Kirkland. Successful bidders must execute a performance and payment bond with an A.M. Best rating of A-:VII or better and provide certificates of insurance naming the City as an additional insured.

All bid proposals must include completed responsibility criteria checklists, a noncollusion affidavit, a statement of bidder qualifications, and acknowledgment of all addenda. The bid package comprises 21 line items covering surveying, temporary traffic control, erosion control, speed cushion installations in three configurations, permanent signing, and marking applications. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions must be submitted in writing to Ephraim Baclagan at ebaclagan@kirklandwa.gov by 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2026. Plans, specifications, and addenda are available through the Builder's Exchange of Washington at www.bxwa.com.