This project includes structural upgrades and painting of the Capitol Peak Communications Tower. The tower is a 140-foot self-supporting tower designed and manufactured by WesTower. A site visit and structural analysis indicated these tasks be completed in order to bring the tower to current standard and prolong life of the structure. The contractor shall supply all materials required to complete the work required by this contract in excess of those materials to be supplied by Tacoma Power as listed in Section 01040 - Project Coordination. In all cases, the City's contract is with one (1) general contractor and it is the general contractor's responsibility to ensure all work required to provide a complete and operational facility is included in their bid. When possible, the City has attempted to reference work which should be coordinated with various trades, but it is the contractor's responsibility to coordinate and schedule the work of all subcontractors, trades, and suppliers to assure the proper and timely prosecution and completion of all items of work. This project is located at 12200 Sherman Valley Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512. The project is located in Thurston County, Washington. Question Deadline: 11/6/2023 Project Scope: Structural upgrades and painting of Capitol Peak Communications Tower. Estimate: $415,000 Paid Sick Leave: The City of Tacoma requires all employers to provide paid sick leave as set forth in Title 18 of the Tacoma Municipal Code and in accordance with State of Washington law. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Information: The City of Tacoma, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. Specification materials can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the contact listed below in the Additional Information section. Federal Title VI Information: "The City of Tacoma" in accordance with provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. sections 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in 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, national origin in consideration of award. Additional Information: Requests for information regarding the specifications may be obtained by contacting Ryan Foster, Senior Buyer by email to rFoster1@cityoftacoma.org Questions can be submitted to Ryan Foster, Senior Buyer, via email to rfoster1@cityoftacoma.org. The contractor shall be required to complete all work within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the date of notification to commence work. Payment and performance bond is stated herein, the required bond including power of attorney, will be 100 percent of the Contract total and is subject. City response to Questions: 11/13/2023 The City reserves the right to let the contract to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid will be the most advantageous to the City, price and any other factors considered. In evaluating the proposals, the City may also consider.