Notice is hereby given that the City of Kent, Washington, will receive sealed bids at the City Clerk's office on the first floor of City Hall, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent, Washington. All bids must be properly marked and sealed in accordance with this "Invitation to Bid." Bids must be delivered and received at the City Clerk's office, regardless of delivery method, including U.S. Mail. Mill Creek/76th Avenue S. Culvert Improvements Project Number: 20-3028 The City Clerk will read the bids out loud from the Clerk's office. Individuals can stand in the lobby outside the Clerk's office during the bid opening to hear the bid results. The project consists of raising the existing road surface above the FEMA flood elevation with a concrete roadway; removing eight deficient culverts at five locations; constructing two voided slab concrete girder bridges, and one steel girder bridge; expanding the Mill Creek channel; constructing habitat improvements; installing new storm and water systems, planter strips, sidewalks, and LED streetlights. Bidders are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid project overview meeting and bids will not be accepted from bidders who did not attend this mandatory meeting. This meeting is necessary to ensure bidders understand the various complexities associated with this project including, the scheduling of work, required construction phasing, allowable work windows, allowable driveway closures, etc., and account for them in their bid accordingly. The Engineer's estimated range for this project is approximately $13 million to $15 million. Bid documents may be obtained by contacting City of Kent Engineering Department, Karin Bayes at 253-856-5657. For technical questions, please call Susanne Smith at 253-856-5553 or Mark Madfai at 253-856-5521. 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. 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 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. No plea of mistake in the bid shall be available to the bidder for the recovery of his/her deposit or as a defense to any action based upon the neglect or refusal to execute a contract. Bidders must submit with their initial bid a signed statement as to whether they have previously performed work subject to the President's Executive Order No. 11246. 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 No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the day of bid opening. Point of Contact: Susanne Smith 253-856-5553 or Mark Madfai 253-856-5521 *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.