19093.02, 20-472H(1-2) The state of Washington encourages participation in all of its contracts by Diverse Businesses as found in RCW Chapters 39, 43, and WAC 326. The voluntary Diverse Business goal of 26%, which is an aggregate of: 10% Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 6% Women Business Enterprises (WBE), 5% Veteran-owned Business, and 5% Washington Small Businesses selfidentified in the Washington Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). Contractors are encouraged to meet or exceed the project goals in the advertisement by any level of participation, regardless of category. Bids will be accepted prior to the dates and times listed above for each bid package, at the offices of GC/CM, Foss Landing, 1940 East D Street, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98421.. Proposals received after the time noted above will not be considered. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud virtually. The GC/CM and Owner reserve the right, to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities on the bids received. BOND GUARANTEE: A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the base bid amount is required on all bids exceeding $300,000. PERFORMANCE BOND: All bid packages $300,000 or greater require payment and per-formance bonds on the forms pro-vided in Section 005213 -- Form of Contract. Deadline for questions is September 3rd, 2021, at 5pm. Final Addendum if any will be issued no later than September 10th, 2021. Questions should be directed to: jjulius@korsmo.com. Trade Contractor recognizes Korsmo has an agreement with the fol-lowing Union; Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, & Laborers. In accordance with ROW 39.10.380 Subcontractor Bidding Procedure, Trade Contractors shall be obligated and bound to such agreements for work claimed by the carpenters and laborers Unions. Should any of Trade Contractor work (includ-ing work of lower tier subcontrac-tors) be claimed by this Union, Subcontractor will enter into an agreement with this Union for performance of the claimed work on this project. Construction broke ground October 18, 2021 and is expected to be complete by September 2022. Overall Project Budget is $14 Million. Budget for this bid package is $1,650,000. *Addendum #1 - Due Date changed *Addendum #2 - Addendum #2 has been issued. Please make sure to acknowledge it on the bid form. Bid due dates remain the same.