NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

| June 23, 2014 1:00 PM

HERON BLUFF TRAIL PROJECT - 2014

Moses Lake, Washington

Sealed bids will be received at Civic Center Annex, 321 South Balsam, (P. O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until July 15, 2014; 2:00 P.M., for the above-named improvement. Said bids will be opened and publicly read at that time. All bids shall be received before said opening time in sealed envelopes with HERON BLUFF TRAIL PROJECT - 2014 marked plainly thereon.

All bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier's check, or bond in an amount equal to 5 percent of the maximum total amount of the bid. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City.

Plans and specifications shall be obtained at the Civic Center Annex at the above address for a non-refundable fee of $35.00. Only bids from bidders who have purchased plans and specifications at the Civic Center Annex will be accepted. Copies of plans and specifications are on file for review at various construction councils.

The City of Moses Lake in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

Contact person: Shawn M. O’Brien, P.E.; (509)764-3786

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project includes the construction of 3,000 linear feet of cement concrete activity trail. The trail shall be 10 feet wide and run through the improved and unimproved sections of Blue Heron Park.

Estimated Project Cost: $225,000 to $250,000

The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City.

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Pub.: June 20 & 23, 2014