Nisqually Rd SW (Nisqually River to I-5 Northbound Ramp). CRP 5962

Pierce County Planning & Public Works is requesting sealed bids for the improvement of Nisqually Road Southwest from Nisqually River to the I-5 Northbound Ramp, with bid opening on September 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. This is a federally funded project under the Surface Transportation Block Grant program (Federal Aid No. STBGR-G273(002)).

The scope includes resurfacing existing asphalt pavement and paved shoulders, removing and replacing substandard guardrail, and installing new guardrail across 56 line items. Major quantities include 5,120 tons of hot mix asphalt, 919 to 1,707 linear feet of beam guardrail in various configurations, 46,028 linear feet of plastic line, 30,976 linear feet of temporary pavement marking, 2,800 linear feet of paint line removal, and 1,600 hours of flagger services. Bidders must identify any subcontractors for structural steel, rebar, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work or indicate self-performance.

Bidders must submit a five percent proposal guaranty in cash, cashier's check, or certified check payable to Pierce County. Required certifications include prevailing wage certifications, non-collusion declarations, federal-aid contract compliance certifications, and wage law compliance certifications. Bidders must also propose the percentage of recycled materials to be incorporated into the project within limits specified in the Standard Specifications. All work must comply with Washington State Department of Transportation standards and applicable federal guidelines for state and local transportation projects, including nonsegregated facilities and equal employment opportunity requirements.

Construction plans and specifications documents (each 17 MB) and the proposal form are attached and provide technical drawings, design details, materials standards, construction methods, quality standards, and installation procedures necessary for cost and schedule estimation.