ADA Improvement Program – 2026: 112th St S (Sheridan Ave South to C Street South) CRP 5109

This contract governs the ADA improvement project along 112th Street South from Sheridan Avenue South to C Street South in Tacoma, Washington, aimed at enhancing pedestrian accessibility through the removal and reconstruction of curb ramps, replacement of damaged sidewalk segments, installation of accessible pedestrian signal components, and associated infrastructure upgrades. The work must comply with the 2026 edition of the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction issued by WSDOT and APWA Washington State Chapter, as well as project-specific plans, special provisions, and environmental requirements including a Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit, erosion and sediment control measures, and a project-specific SPCC Plan. The contractor is required to implement BMPs, utilize certified erosion control specialists, install inlet projection devices, erect Class A Construction Signs, and execute all work within a strict 40-working-day physical completion timeline, commencing no later than ten days after the Notice to Proceed. The project emphasizes accessibility, safety, and environmental compliance, with performance metrics tied to detailed inspection protocols, acceptance sampling under AASHTO T 168, collective evaluation of test results, and adherence to job mix formula standards for HMA. The contract is solicited under number 2025-MPW-235 with a bid deadline of July 22, 2026, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on pass/fail criteria including compliance with RCW 39.04.350, submission of complete unit pricing, and proper execution of the proposal form. Bidders must provide detailed subcontractor lists for structural steel, rebar, electrical, and HVAC work, and must certify their status as a VOB, DBE, MBE, PWSBE, FSBE, WBE, or SBE through the Request to Sublet Work program. All contractors must demonstrate non-discrimination practices in hiring and subcontracting, comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and maintain insurance that is primary, noncontributory, includes cross-liability provisions, and sustains claims-made coverage for 36 months post-completion. Pierce County is named as an additional insured, and contractors must deliver ACORD-form certificates with all endorsements upon contract execution. Payment follows progress estimates prepared by the Engineer, with retainage applied on non-FHWA-funded portions, and final payment contingent upon submission of a signed Final Contract Voucher Certification. Labor must be compensated at prevailing wage rates, and non-collusion and debarment