NE 68th St Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Improvements

The City of Kirkland, Washington is soliciting sealed bids for NE 68th Street Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Improvements in King County, with bids due November 11, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Kirkland City Hall, 123 Fifth Avenue. The listing's due date is November 19, 2026, but the special provisions set the November 11 submittal deadline and a public opening after 3:00 P.M. that day.

Bidders must meet minimum qualifications under RCW 39.04.350(1)(b-g) and supplemental bidder responsibility criteria covering state tax compliance, federal debarment status, claims history against retainage and bonds, absence of public bidding crime convictions, absence of termination for cause or default, and absence of lawsuits showing failure to meet contract terms. The apparent low bidder must submit evidence of the supplemental criteria by noon on the second business day after the bid deadline.

The work includes installing a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon and two solar-powered speed radar signs; modifying existing median islands; tree trimming and removal; and replacing curb ramps on NE 68th Street north of 112th Avenue NE. Between 104th Avenue NE and 108th Avenue NE, the work adds permanent signing, bicycle and lane pavement markings, and median island modifications. The contract is governed by the 2026 Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the American Public Works Association, as modified by the special provisions.

Bid bonds must equal 5 percent of the maximum bid amount. Separate payment and performance bonds for the full contract amount must be signed by a surety rated A:VII or better by A.M. Best before contract execution. Buy America requirements apply to iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials permanently incorporated into the project, with a waiver for de minimis costs not exceeding $1,000,000 or 5 percent of total applicable material costs. The contractor must hold a business license for the city or county where the work is located and must maintain a one-year guarantee period after final acceptance. The successful bidder must return signed contract documents, insurance certification, bonds, and pre-award information within 10 calendar days of award, with up to an additional 10 calendar days if circumstances beyond the bidder's control prevent timely return.