Public Notice REQUEST FOR BIDS Lake Avenue K-3 Well Equipping, Job #877 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the Lake Avenue K-3 Well Equipping Project, Job #877 will be received by LAKEWOOD WATER DISTRICT until, but not after, 2:00 P.M., May 6, 2026. Bids will be received only by email addressed to bids@lakewoodwater.org. Bids received after the time fixed for opening will not be accepted. Work to be performed includes: The project includes the development of a new well facility at the Lake Avenue K-3 Well site. The project will include well equipping with well pump, motor, and accessories, on-site sodium hypochlorite generation system and associated treatment appurtenances, a new Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) well pump and treatment building, site and utility improvements, and associated electrical and control systems. It will also include piping and system updates to consolidate chlorination for the existing K-1 and K-2 wells. An on-site pre-bid meeting and walk-through of the project is available upon request. The Contractor must complete the enclosed Equipment and Manpower Schedule, and Project Experience List (Section 00300) in order to be considered responsive. The District has the right to reject any bidder's proposal on the grounds of apparent lack of experience or availability of equipment. Only competent workers shall be employed on the project. As a guarantee of good faith and as required by law, each Bid shall include a Bid Deposit in the form of cash, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond, payable to the order of the Lakewood Water District, for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of such Bid. Such Bid Deposits must be enclosed within the sealed envelope at the time the Bid is submitted to the District. Checks shall be made payable to Lakewood Water District. Bidders shall hold their bid prices for forty-five (45) calendar days after bid opening. Deposits of the three low Bidders will be retained until a contract has been entered into between the successful Bidder and the District. The selected Contractor, prior to commencing work, shall furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount of not less than the total Contract Price including the estimated taxes, W-9 form, and Insurance Certificates and Endorsements. The successful Bidder shall be required to have a business license with the City of Lakewood. No payment shall be made to the selected Contractor until proof of such licensing is provided to the District. The Owner, Lakewood Water District, reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, waive any irregularities or informalities and accept any bid if such action is believed to be in the best interest of the District. Each Bid shall be submitted on the prescribed forms included with the Contract Documents. All bidders must meet the requirements and include all parts listed in Section 00200 of the Bid Documents to be a qualified bidder. Access to bidding information (Plans, specifications, addenda, bidders list, plan holders list, and Bid Forms) for this project is available through the "Lakewood Water District" on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to: http://bxwa.com and clicking on: "Posted Project"; "Public Works"; "Lakewood Water District"; "Projects Bidding". Bidders are encouraged to "Register" in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and be placed 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 for this project. This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer/take-off tool. Contact Builder's Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance. The Lakewood Water District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and Pierce County small businesses are encouraged to participate. The Lake Avenue K-3 Well Equipping project, Job #877 is a Prevailing Wage project. Questions concerning this request for bids may be directed to: Don Stanley, Project Manager Lakewood Water District Telephone: 253-588-4423 Email: dstanley@lakewoodwater.org By G. Barton, Secretary Lakewood Water District Board of Commissioners IPL0329234 Apr 8,15 2026