Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements (FHWA)

The City of Seattle Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on pedestrian crossing safety improvements at eight South Seattle intersections under FHWA Highway Safety Improvement Program funding, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A Federal Small Business Enterprise participation goal of 13 percent applies under the DBE program (49 CFR Part 26).

The project encompasses sidewalk and pavement removal and restoration, pedestrian islands, curbs, curb ramps, drainage structures and pipes, clearing and grubbing, landscaping, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon signals, traffic signals, signing, and channelization across eight locations: 15th Avenue S and Lander Street, 33rd Avenue S and Myrtle Place, Renton Avenue S and Holden Street, 55th Avenue S and Renton Avenue S, Rainier Avenue S and S Byron Street, Rainier Avenue S and S Findlay Street, Rainier Avenue S and S Mead Street, and Beacon Avenue S and S Webster Street. Electrical and rebar installation are identified as specialty trades requiring subcontractor input.

The engineer's estimate ranges from $3.25 million to $3.35 million. Contract completion is required within 120 working days of the Notice to Proceed. The project is funded through HSIP FHWA grants and the Transportation Levy Fund.

Contractors must submit a bid guaranty of not less than 5 percent of the maximum bid amount including retail sales tax, comply with prevailing wage requirements under 29 CFR 5.5 and RCW 49.46, paid sick and safe time requirements under SMC 14.16 and RCW 49.46, and minimum wage requirements under SMC 19.19. All work is subject to the 2026 WSDOT Standard Specifications for Division 1 and 2023 City of Seattle Standard Specifications for Divisions 2 through 9, plus special provisions addressing stormwater management, traffic control, and environmental compliance. A payment and performance bond is required. The contract is subject to a Consent Decree between the City of Seattle, EPA, and Washington State Department of Ecology regarding wastewater system management. Liquidated damages apply for failure to substantially complete within contract time. Bids may be submitted electronically through OpenGov or by hard copy via U.S. Postal Service.