NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES
Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. These leases expire July 31, 2009.
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10-077355 Por 1 23N 27E
Por 2 23N 27E
Por 3 23N 27E
Por 6 23N 28E
Por 25 24N 27E
Por 26 24N 27E
Por 27 24N 27E
Por 35 24N 27E
Por 26 24N 28E
Por 28 24N 28E
Por 29 24N 28E
10-077884 Por 36 24N 26E
10-B57517 Por 35 24N 27E
10-B61245 Por 13 24N 27E
Por 22 24N 27E
All 23 24N 27E
All 24 24N 27E
Por 25 24N 27E
Por 26 24N 27E
Por 27 24N 27E
Por 33 24N 27E
Por 34 24N 27E
Por 36 24N 27E
10-B61246 Por 10 24N 28E
Por 15 24N 28E
Por 16 24N 28E
Por 17 24N 28E
Por 18 24N 28E
Por 19 24N 28E
Por 20 24N 28E
Por 21 24N 28E
Por 22 24N 28E
Por 28 24N 28E
Por 29 24N 28E
Por 30 24N 28E
Por 31 24N 28E
Por 32 24N 28E
10-C61418 Por 33 24N 27E
10-C66450 Por 36 24N 27E
Written request to lease must be received by March 30, 2009, at the Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926.
Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked "Sealed Bid" and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, and give the applicant's name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase any improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details and qualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call (509)925-0927.
PETER GOLDMARK, Commissioner of Public Lands
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Pub.: February 26, 2009
CALL FOR BIDS
CITY OF EPHRATA
CITY-WIDE WATER AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE $2,800,000
Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Ephrata, 121 Alder Street SW, Ephrata, WA 98828, up to 11:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct City-Wide Water and Roadway Improvements, Phase II.
This maintenance project will replace the majority of aging water lines located in the southeast quadrant of the City of Ephrata. The streets in which the waterlines are located will be pulverized and paved with HMA. The Plans and Specifications provide a basis from which the maintenance work may be laid out and constructed. The Contracting Agency will serve as the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide all construction staking. Waterline locations are indicated on the Plans as general offset dimensions from the existing road centerline and a typical depth of cover.
This Contract provides for furnishing and installing (approximately) 20,200 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter PVC water main replacement, 47 fire hydrants, 400 service pipes and connections, 91,160 square yards of bituminous pavement pulverization, grading and compaction of pulverized materials, and 13,700 tons of hot mix asphalt pavement, monuments and all appurtenances all in accordance with the Contract Documents.
The work is divided into the following schedules:
* Schedule A: Road Improvements
* Schedule B: Water Improvements
It is the intent of the Contracting Agency to award this project based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid received. Bidders shall note that the Project shall be bid in its entirety in order to be considered a responsive, responsible bid. Bids will be evaluated based on the Bidder's qualifications, bids tendered, and monies available. The low bidder for purposes of award shall be the lowest responsive, responsible bidder offering the low aggregate amount for Schedule A and Schedule B.
The Work shall be substantially complete within 120 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 City of Ephrata, 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 "City of Ephrata" 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 City Hall of the City of Ephrata, local plan centers in the project area, or the office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc., (Seattle at 701 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 200, Yakima at 107 South 3rd Street or Olympia at 2102 Carriage Drive SW, Bldg. I). A copy of the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans may be obtained, free of charge, in electronic format (PDF on compact disk(s)) along with registration as a planholder only at the Yakima office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc., 107 South Third Street, Yakima, WA 98901, (509) 453-4833). Registration as a planholder is required to obtain Contract Addenda. A list of planholders will be made available, by request, through the Project Engineer's office, via the U.S. mail.
Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Ephrata, Washington and Public Works Trust Fund. The City of Ephrata 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 City.
(Signed) LESLIE TRACHSLER
CITY CLERK
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Pub.: February 26 and March 5, 2009