Safe Routes to School - 168th Street E

Pierce County is procuring a Safe Routes to School infrastructure project for improving 168th Street East through a competitive bid process. The project involves constructing a 5-foot-wide pervious asphalt walkway with cement concrete traffic curb and a 4-foot-wide shoulder buffer from B Street East to 13th Avenue Court East. Specific deliverables include installing curb ramps, speed feedback signs, pedestrian crosswalk markings, and illumination infrastructure. The bid is scheduled to open on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:00 P.M., with electronic submission required through the Pierce County Procurement website or via hard copy delivery to the Finance Procurement Office. Bidders must comply with comprehensive technical specifications, including precise installation guidelines for infrastructure elements, utility coordination requirements, and specific construction methods. The project aims to enhance pedestrian safety and infrastructure along the designated street segment, with bidders expected to demonstrate technical expertise in roadway construction and infrastructure development.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is funded through the HLP-SR21(005) funding source with an estimated contract value between $750,000 and $950,000 and a contract duration of 55 working days. Bidders must provide a 5% proposal guaranty and complete various certifications including wage law compliance, non-segregated facilities, non-collusion, and debarment affidavits. The project will require utility coordination with multiple providers, including Lumen and PSE Power, for potential infrastructure relocations. Successful bidders must meet prevailing wage requirements, provide necessary insurance, and comply with local and state regulations. Bidders are encouraged to incorporate recycled construction aggregate and concrete materials, demonstrating environmental consciousness in their proposals. The total contract value will be determined by the unit prices submitted by the winning bidder, with careful evaluation of technical capabilities and compliance with project specifications.