Ault Field Water Pump Station Electrical Rehabilitation Project

The City of Oak Harbor is soliciting bids for AULT FIELD WATER PUMP STATION ELECTRICAL REHABILITATION.  Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Oak Harbor, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 up to but not later than 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to perform the AULT FIELD WATER PUMP STATION ELECTRICAL REHABILITATION ROJECT.  At the time and date stated above, the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals are to be submitted only on the forms provided with the Specification. The work consists of upgrading the electrical system at the Ault Field  Water Pump Station including replacing the motor control centers; installing new circuit breakers and variable frequency drives; installing the associated wiring, conduits, and other appurtenances; and other related work as detailed in the contract documents. All work shall be in conformance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the 2023 Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction. The lagoon is located on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and is subject to the Department of the Navy’s Security/Access requirements as described in the contract documents, Prebid site visits are scheduled on March 4, 5, 11, 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm local time and are subject to Department of the Navy security requirements.  Site visits are limited to 3 people and will be escorted onto the site by City Staff.  The tours will meet at the Oak Harbor Public Works Shop at XXX NW 16th Street, Oak Harbor WA, 98277.  Contractors wanting to visit the site must schedule an appointment with Ryan Kinker at +1 (555) 000-0000 (phone) or document.write('Rkinker'+'@'+'oakharbor.org')For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. (email).  All individuals on the site visit must carry an acceptable form of identification such as a drivers license or passport on the day of access. The work shall be completed within 365 (three hundred and sixty-five) working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the request for the Proposal, Plans, Specifications, and Contract for this project and any addenda issued thereto which are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, City of Oak Harbor, Washington. The engineer’s opinion of probable cost ranges from $450,000 to $525,000. Complete details of the plans, specifications and submittal requirements are available on-line at https://www.oakharbor.gov/Bids.aspx or obtained at City of Oak Harbor Public Works Department, 1400 NE 16th Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98277-4605. The City of Oak Harbor reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities or informalities in the bid or in the bidding, to accept any alternate bids, and to make such award that it deems to be in its best interest and pursuant to the terms of the General Conditions. The City of Oak Harbor intends to award a contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier's check, money order or surety bid bond in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the City of Oak Harbor.  A Performance Bond as well as a Labor and Material Payment Bond will be required with the Contract.  No bidder may withdraw its bid after the hour set for opening thereof or before award of contract, which normally occurs within 45 calendar days after bid opening. The City of Oak Harbor reserves the right to postpone the award for a period of 60 calendar days after bid opening. Bid securities of the three lowest bidders will be held by the City of Oak Harbor until official award of the contract. Inquiries should be directed to The City of Oak Harbor; Brett Arvidson, P.E., Project Manager, email: document.write('barvidson'+'@'+'oakharbor.org')For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address., phone: +1 (555) 000-0000. The City of Oak Harbor in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full 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.