Sealed proposals for furnishing all materials, labor and equipment for the following described work A contract will be awarded, or all bids rejected within 30 days after the bid opening. No pre-bid conference will be held. Project will include installing approximately 1,000 LF of 12-inch water main, including new fire hydrants, service laterals, meters, and pavement trench restoration in Bishop Road. This project is a Public Works Project funded by the City of Chehalis. The contractor will be required to and shall pay each employee an amount not less than the State Prevailing Rate of Wage, as specified by Washington State. Technical inquiries regarding the project will only be accepted via email to the office of the Project Engineer, RB Engineering, Inc., 91 SW 13th Street, PO Box 923, Chehalis, Washington 98532, email Civilpros@RBEngineers.com. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Chehalis. The City of Chehalis requires E-Verify compliance on all public works contracts with a contract amount equal to or greater than $1,000, per City Ordinance No. 857-B. Awarded contractors shall have 30 calendar days after the execution of the contract to register and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program. The City of Chehalis hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contracts entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex or natural origin in consideration for an award. The City of Chehalis reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informality in the bidding and make the award deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Chehalis.