CITY OF UNIVERSITY PLACE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk at the City Hall, University Place, Washington, until 2:00 p.m., March 5, 2026, for the construction of the UP School Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project and will shortly thereafter be opened and publicly read aloud. Each Proposal shall be submitted to the City electronically via email to bids@cityofup.com, with the Project Name as stated in the Call for Bids noted on the subject line of the email, or as otherwise required in the Bid Documents, to ensure proper handling and delivery. All electronic documents shall be in PDF format. Proposals will be opened and publicly read via webcast at the time indicated in the call for Bids unless the Bid opening has been delayed or canceled. The link for the webcast will be posted on the City of University Place website at www.cityofup.com prior to the bid opening. The work to be performed under this contract includes furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools and guarantees thereof to: Construct a new roundabout and associated sidewalk, curb, lighting, landscaping, irrigation, stormwater and water improvements. The complete RFB and relevant documents will be available from ARC, 632 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 -- Main: 253-383-6363. They are downloadable free of charge, or can be ordered online at: https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=122 locate Public Planroom in the left hand column and click Go, then select UP School Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project. These documents are also available via Builders Exchange of Washington. Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is also provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on "Posted Projects", "Public Works", and "City of University Place". This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is recommended that Bidders "Register" in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the "Self-Registered Bidders List." Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit by certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the Specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of University Place. The City of University Place expressly reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to further make award of the Project to the lowest responsive responsible bidder as it best serves the interest of the City. No bidder may withdraw his proposal after the hours set for the opening thereof, or before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days. The City of University Place, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 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, or national origin in consideration for an award. The UP School Crosswalk Safety Improvement Project is supported with funding from Washington's Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington's climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov Please direct inquires to Jordan Martin at 253-460-5417, or email JMartin@cityofup.com. IPL0312908 Feb 12,26 2026