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TOWN OF CATHLAMET

3RD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE $470,000.00

Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the Town of Cathlamet, 100 Main Street, Cathlamet, Washington 98612 up to 11:00 a.m .; local time on Thursday, March 29, 2012, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct the 3rd Street Improvement Project.

The Contract provides for the improvement of approximately 800 lineal feet of 3rd Street from Chester Avenue to Beal Avenue (entrance to the Elochoman Marina). The work includes, but is not limited to, pavement removal, excavation, grading, storm system improvements, water system modifications, sanitary sewer system improvements, street lighting and electrical improvements, installation of gravel surfacing, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and hot mix asphalt layers, permanent signing, pavement marking, miscellaneous surface restoration, traffic control and other related work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.

The Work shall be substantially complete within 50 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Washington.

The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Contract Provisions. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, money order, or bid bond payable to the “Town of Cathlamet” and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid.

Contract Provisions and Contract Plans may be examined at the office of the Town of Cathlamet, local plan centers in the project area, or the office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. Licensed Contractors and Material Suppliers may obtain a copy of the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans, free of charge, in electronic format (PDF on compact disk(s)) along with registration as a planholder only at the Seattle office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc., 701 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 284-0860. Request for Contract Provisions and Plans may be faxed ((206) 283-3206) or emailed (grayosborne@g-o.com). Request must include company name, physical address, phone and fax numbers, and email address. Registration as a planholder is required to obtain Contract Addenda. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer.

Financing of the Project has been provided by Town of Cathlamet, Washington and the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board. The Town of Cathlamet expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the Town.

(Signed) TINA SCHUBERT

TOWN CLERK

Publish March 15, 2012 and March 22, 2012