Door Modifications at Light Operations

The contract CON-2018-42 titled "Door Modifications at Light Operations" issued by the City of Port Angeles, Washington, involves the installation and modification of doors at a municipal facility in Port Angeles. The scope of work includes installing two new 3-foot man doors—one a 90-minute rated metal door with spring-loaded closer hinges, the other a wood door with reversed swing—and retrofitting two existing doors with spring-loaded closer hinges, as well as refitting two other existing doors for proper operation. All work must comply with relevant building and safety codes such as the International Building Code, National Electrical Code, Washington State Energy Code, ANSI accessibility standards, and other applicable local regulations. The performance period requires completion within 20 calendar days after award or 10 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with work restricted to weekdays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding holidays. This is a firm fixed price public works contract with a government estimate of $7,500. The procurement followed a Request for Quotation process with sealed bids due by August 16, 2018, though no bids were received. Contract administration is handled by the City’s Public Works & Utilities Department, including payment processing within 30 days of invoice receipt. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage laws per Washington state regulations and provide required insurance coverage from insurers rated at least A.M. Best A:VII, with material breach consequences for failure to maintain insurance. The contract enforces nondiscrimination, indemnification, safety, and warranty obligations, and allows the City to terminate for cause, including insolvency or noncompliance. Submission instructions mandated signed paper documentation with requisite certifications, bonding if applicable, and adherence to bid form requirements. Work acceptance and inspection are conducted on-site by the City, with the contractor responsible for correcting defective work at its own expense. The contract does not contain federal FAR clauses but uses a locally tailored clause format addressing contractor responsibilities, claims, subcontracting, and document ownership. Overall, this contract represents a small-scale, code-compliant public construction project structured to ensure transparency, contractor accountability, and regulatory compliance in a municipal setting.