SR 303 Adaptive Signals (Sheridan Road to Riddell Road)

Description: Receipt of Bids: Each Proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, with the Project Name and Project Number as stated in the Call for Bids clearly marked on the outside of the envelope, or as otherwise required in the Bid Documents, to ensure proper handling and delivery. Sealed bids may be hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office at 345 6th Street Suite 600; the mailing address for sealed bids is 345 6th Street Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337. Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Bremerton at the office of the City Clerk until 10:00 a.m. as shown on the wall clock in the City Clerk’s office, on November 20, 2026, for the SR 303 Adaptive Signals (Sheridan Road to NE Riddell Road) project. Any Bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. Bids must be clearly marked “Bid” with the name of the project on the outside of the envelope. Only sealed bids will be accepted. No facsimiles will be considered. Opening of Bids: Proposals will be opened and publicly read after 10:00 a.m. on November 20, 2026. Description of Work: The WORK to be completed under this Contract consists of the furnishing and installation of traffic signal and ITS improvements in support of an adaptive signal control system, to be procured as part of a separate contract. The traffic signal improvements include new vehicle detection systems while the ITS improvements include a new fiber optic communications system along SR 303, between Sheridan Road and NE Riddell Road, which will connect to the existing City of Bremerton demarcation point within the City-owned facility complex located on Olympus Drive NE. The work must be physically completed within fifty (50) working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. Engineer’s Estimate range for this project is $1,275,000 and $1,475,000. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the 2026 WSDOT Standard Specifications. Previewing Contract Documents: Contract Documents may be previewed on the ARC website. Access the ARC public planroom and locate the project in the appropriate location/planroom listing. Purchasing Contract Documents: The Contract Documents may be ordered from ARC. Payment is typically cost of reproduction (non-refundable). Contact Bid Services at ARC in Tacoma, WA: 1(800) 337-8103; FAX (253) 272-4064; E-mail: tacoma.cs@e-arc.com. Proposals: All bid proposals must be made on the blank forms furnished in the Contract Documents. Sealed envelopes containing bids shall be entitled: Bid Proposal - SR 303 Adaptive Signals (Sheridan Road to NE Riddell Road). The Proposal is subject to the Washington Public Records Act (the “Act”), chapter 42.56 RCW. Once in the City’s possession, all of the Proposals shall be considered public records and available for public records inspection and copying, unless exempt under the Act. Bid Security: Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. The failure to furnish a bid deposit of a minimum of 5 percent shall make the bid nonresponsive and shall cause the bid to be rejected by the Contracting Agency. Project Communication: All communications related to the project shall be directed to the City prior to opening of Bids by email to Olivia.Paraschiv@ci.bremerton.wa.us. City’s Rights Reserved: The City of Bremerton reserves the right to reject any and all bids on any or all schedules or additives or to waive any informalities in the bidding and shall determine which bid or bidders is the most satisfactory and responsible bidder and shall be the sole judge thereof. 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. The City of Bremerton, 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 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 project is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and is subject to requirements for federally funded projects. A Federal Small Business Enterprise (FSBE) goal of 7% has been established for this project. The 7% goal applies to all work on the project. Published: Daily Journal of Commerce: October 29 and November 5, 2026; Kitsap Sun: October 29 and November 5, 2026; OMWBE: October 29, 2026.