Nisqually Rd SW (Nisqually River to I-5 Northbound Ramp)

Pierce County Planning & Public Works is requesting bids on Nisqually Road Southwest resurfacing and guardrail replacement (Bid No. 2026-MPW-210), with proposals due September 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The project carries a Disadvantaged Small Business Enterprise (FSBE) set-aside requirement of 16 percent.

The scope includes resurfacing existing asphalt pavement and paved shoulders from Nisqually River to the I-5 Northbound Ramp, replacing substandard guardrail, and installing new guardrail and related work. Work is governed by the 2026 Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction as issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the American Public Works Association, supplemented by project-specific special provisions. The contract allows 100 working days for completion with zero utility relocation window days.

The estimated project cost ranges from $1.2 million to $1.8 million. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications under RCW 39.04.350(1)(b-g) to be considered responsible. A bid deposit equal to five percent of the maximum bid amount is required, with bid bonds submitted on Pierce County forms. The successful bidder must execute the contract within 20 calendar days of award and provide performance and payment bonds for the full contract amount from approved sureties registered with the Washington State Insurance Commissioner.

Buy America requirements apply; bidders must certify that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials meet domestic sourcing standards, with allowances for minor amounts of foreign materials not exceeding $1 million or five percent of applicable material costs. The project is funded through Federal-Aid Highway Program funds under the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Pierce County Procurement and Contract Services website or delivered in sealed envelopes to the Finance Procurement Office at 1501 Market Street, Suite 420, Tacoma, WA 98402. Proposals will be publicly opened and read via webcast 30 minutes after the deadline.