RFQ SMALL WORKS A-20 Basin Sewer Manhole Liner Replacement

The City of Vancouver, Washington is requesting quotes on cleaning, prepping, and rehabilitating 20 previously lined sanitary sewer manholes using an epoxy-based lining system for corrosion prevention under Small Works Quotation 72 (Project 101308), with quotes due October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Local Time. All bidders must be registered with the MRSC Small Works Roster prior to award.

This is a prevailing wage project subject to Washington State prevailing wage requirements. Bidders must satisfy mandatory responsibility criteria under RCW 39.04.350: possession of required licenses, a current Washington Unified Business Identifier (UBI), workers' compensation coverage, Employment Security Department registration, and state excise tax registration. Supplemental responsibility criteria include verification of non-debarment status at federal and state levels, review of claims against retainage and bonds, and an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or below. E-Verify requirements and local business licensing obligations apply. Nonresident contractors from states providing in-state bidding preferences may receive a comparable disadvantage adjustment in accordance with Washington's reciprocal preference laws.

The engineer's estimate is $230,000. Work must be physically complete within 25 working days from Notice to Proceed. For projects over $50,000, a 5% retainage will be held and performance and payment bonds are required. Questions are due September 24, 2026; addendum submissions are due September 29, 2026. Quotes must be submitted through the City's Procurement Portal (cityofvancouver.bonfirehub.com) or delivered in person, by courier, UPS, FedEx, or USPS to Procurement Services at Vancouver City Hall. The City reserves the right to cancel the invitation or reject any bids.