Sealed bid proposals will be accepted for the following project: Central Washington University : North Academic Complex The work consists of the demolition of existing Language and Literature Building (L & L Location/Site) and associated site features surrounding and to the north of the existing building. Construction of a new 4-story 104,262 SF Academic Building including lecture hall, classrooms, and administrative offices. Additionally, construct single story 3,874 SF Geothermal Utility (GeoEco) Plant. Work to include all civil, landscape, architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical and low voltage systems. ESTIMATED COST: $79.9 million Bidders shall submit bids on alternates and provide subcontractor and MWBE Participation information (Proposal Form Part 2). If delivery is by United States Postal Service, FEDEX or UPS, the address is: Central Washington University, Jongeward Plant Services Building 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7523 A ticket dispenser is available at the CWU Conference Center parking lot at 600 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA .Attendance at the pre-bid conference and site walk-through is encouraged but is not mandatory. The documents may also be viewed at the office of Capital Planning and Projects Jongeward Plant Services Building, Room 101, 205 E 11th Avenue, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. Plans and specifications may be viewed at the following plan centers: Abadan Reprographics & Imaging, Spokane, WA The State of Washington prevailing wage rates are applicable for this public works project located in Kittitas County. Bidders are responsible to verify and use the most recent prevailing wage rates. The Effective Date for this project is the Bid Proposal due date . The applicable prevailing wage rates may be found on the Department of Labor and Industries Electronically Voluntary numerical MWBE goals of 10% MBE and 6% WBE have been established for this project. Achievement of the goals is encouraged. Bidders may contact the Office of Minority and Womens Business Enterprise to obtain information on certified firms. No preference will be included in the evaluation of bids/proposals, no minimum level of MWBE participation shall be required as a condition for receiving an award or completion of the contract works, and bids/proposals will not be rejected or considered non-responsive on that basis. Bidders may contact the Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise to obtain information on certified firms. For assistance verifying certification, contact: Office of Minority and Womens Business Enterprises, PO Box 41160, Olympia, WA 98504- 1160, telephone (866) 208-1064. No bidder may withdraw its bid after the hour set for the opening thereof, unless the award of the contract is delayed for a period exceeding 60 days. Enclosed is a Bid Bond, certified check or cashiers check in the amount shown below which is at least 5% of the total bid. The undersigned hereby agrees to substantially complete all the work under the Base Bid and accepted alternates not later than 827 calendar days after the date of Notice to Proceed and to finally complete all work within Ninety (90) days following the date of Substantial Completion.