Westfork culverts

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) designated as DNR 25-35 for the procurement and delivery of two specific aluminized steel culverts to its Northeast Region Headquarters. The solicitation requires one 48-inch diameter culvert measuring 72 feet long with 2-2/3" x 1/2" corrugation, and a second 60-inch diameter culvert measuring 108 feet long with 5" x 1" corrugation. Both culverts will be constructed of 10-gauge galvanized steel, delivered in sections not exceeding 30 feet, and include two lifting lugs per section. The bid is scheduled for posting on April 10, 2025, with proposals due by May 6, 2025, and an anticipated contract period from May 12, 2025, to June 25, 2025. Evaluation criteria will be based on a best-value approach, considering responsiveness, responsibility, cost, worker rights, and business status, with a total possible evaluation score of 125 points, of which 70 points are allocated to the cost proposal.

The DNR encourages participation from specific business categories, including small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women-owned businesses. Potential bidders must be registered in Washington's Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) system and be licensed to do business in Washington State. Certified businesses from these designated categories may receive preference points during the evaluation process. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement will be funded through state dollars and is contingent on fund availability. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Stevenson City, Lake Stevens City, and Stevens County, with delivery specified to the Northeast Region Headquarters. The project emphasizes worker rights practices and provides opportunities for businesses that demonstrate favorable employment standards, thereby potentially offering additional competitive advantages during the bid evaluation process.