Citywide Non-Motorized Improvements

Sealed proposals are solicited for the Citywide Non-Motorized Improvements project, identified as ES572 and solicitation number 33B-2026, under the City of Bellingham’s Invitation for Bid process. The scope encompasses comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure enhancements across ten locations within Bellingham, Washington, including widened bicycle lane markings on Lakeway, installation of shared lane markings on G and H Streets, seven protected pedestrian crossings with four ADA ramp upgrades, one new street light, and an upgraded curb ramp at E Maple and Mason. The project has an estimated value range of $1.8 million to $2.4 million, with work required to be completed within 70 working days. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Purchasing Office at 210 Lottie Street by June 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and must include a bid security of at least five percent of the total bid amount in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, cash, money order, or bid bond payable to the Finance Director. All proposals must use the City’s prescribed Bid Proposal form and comply with Washington State public works regulations, including prevailing wage requirements under RCW 39.12 and subcontractor verification provisions under RCW 39.04.350. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor irregularities not affecting substantial rights. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, maintain active licensing, carry proper insurance, and not be debarred or suspended. The submission must include signed certifications addressing anti-collusion, public works training compliance, subcontractor eligibility, and other responsibility criteria. Key performance deliverables include erosion control, landscape restoration, ADA-compliant curb and gutter, pedestrian sidewalks, storm sewer installation, traffic control systems, pavement markings, and record drawings. Acceptance of work occurs at the project sites under the City’s oversight, with inspection standards tied to Washington state specifications and local public works codes. Payment terms, invoicing mechanisms, and federal accounting codes are not specified, and no designated contracting officer, COR, or COTR are identified in the documentation. The City’s procurement process emphasizes compliance, transparency, and contractor responsibility, with no formal trade-off evaluation factors or weighted criteria disclosed—suggesting award will follow a lowest price technically acceptable framework. All bid documents are accessible via the City’s online portal and at the Purchasing Office