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INVITATION TO BID CITY OF LA CENTER Sealed bids will be received by the City of La Center, at the reception desk located in City Hall at 210 E. 4th Street in La Center, Washington until 3:00 p.m. on November 19th, 2025 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvement(s) of the 4th Street Widening - Cedar Ave to Highland Rd project. All bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope which clearly states the name of the bidder, the date of the bid opening, and the title Proposal for 4th Street Widening Cedar Ave to Highland Rd. Bids not delivered in person to City Hall shall be enclosed in another envelope that is addressed to the attention of the City Engineer, City of La Center, 210 East 4th Street, La Center, WA 98629. Bidders may call the City Public Works Office to verify receipt of their bid. Bids that are mailed and not received by bid closing of 3:00 p.m local time, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, will not be considered complete and will be forfeited. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of La Center. The City of La Center and Apex place great importance on the integrity and accuracy of the official plan holders list. Plans, specifications, addenda and project notifications may be viewed and downloaded free of charge using the following link: https://plans.j2b.com/project/city_of_la_center_4th_ street_wideningcedar_ave_to_ highland_rd/?sit e=plans.j2b.com Each plan holder will create a one-time login and password. Once bidding status is selected (front page upper right) your company will become part of the official bidders list. A link with all forthcoming project notifications will be sent to your email as they occur. Viewing or downloading from any plan center other than the link provided above will not register your company on the official bidders list. Physical bid packages will be available upon request at the cost of reproduction. Bid packages are not printed in advance, therefore a 24 hours notice will be required prior to will call. Bid packages may be will called at J2 Blueprint Supply, 8100 NE St Johns Rd, Vancouver, Washington 98665. The bidder will still need to sign on to the official plan holders list at the link provided above. Bidders who submit and are not registered on the bidders list will be deemed non-responsive. The improvement for which bids will be received is described below: PROJECT NAME: 4th Street Widening Cedar Ave to Highland Rd PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This Contract provides for the improvement of E 4th Street from E Cedar Avenue to Highland Road through construction of a new bridge and roadway widening. The Project includes clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, storm sewer conveyance, detention, treatment, sanitary sewer, water, HMA paving, erosion control, traffic control, bridge construction, walls, illumination, pavement marking, and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the WSDOT Standard Specifications. This project is financed through local funds, the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB), the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), and federal programs of the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) grant program. The contract will require the payment and tracking of federal wages through Davis Bacon and will be subject to regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor. The higher wage rate between the Federal and State rates, at a minimum, shall prevail per WAC 296-127-025. Work shall be completed within 380 working days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The issuing office for Contract Documents is City of La Center Community Development Department, 210 East 4th Street, La Center, WA 98629, (360) 263-7665. Technical inquiries regarding the project should be directed to Tony Cooper, City Engineer, at City of La Center Public Works, 210 East 4th Street, La Center, WA 98629, (360) 263-2889 or acooper@ci.lacenter.wa.us. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the Office of the City Engineer, City of La Center, Washington. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted, or to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City of La Center, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in any bid. No bidders may withdraw their bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award of contract is delayed for a period exceeding one-hundred twenty (120) calendar days. The City of La Center, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5 - 1042950