The project consists of the construction of a new wastewater lift station, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and water improvements, site grading, and demolition of an existing lift station. The Engineer's estimated range for this project is approximately $3,700,000 to $4,100,000. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. Apprentice Utilization Requirements are mandatory for all public works estimated to cost one million dollars or more, in which case no less than 15% of the labor hours must be performed by apprentices. KCC 6.01.030. All bids must be properly marked and sealed in accordance with this "Invitation to Bid." A cashier's check, cash or surety bond in the amount of 5% of the bid must be included with the bid. The City of Kent, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair 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. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the day of bid opening. The undersigned bidder hereby proposes and agrees to start construction work on the Contract, if awarded to him/her, on or before ten (10) calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed and agrees to complete the Contract within Two Hundred Twenty (220) working days after issuance of the City's Notice to Proceed. The City of Kent reserves the right to reject any and all bids on any or all schedules or alternates or to waive any informalities in the bidding and shall determine which bid or bidders is the most responsive, satisfactory and responsible bidder and shall be the sole judge thereof. Note: The award of the contract will not occur until the City of Kent has reviewed all bids for responsiveness and responsibility determinations and the Kent City Council has formally awarded the contract. For technical questions, please call Thomas Leyrer at 253-856-5562