CITY OF KELSO552302 - PUBLIC WORKS YARD
Bids Due 11:00 am, June 4, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSNotice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the Engineering Department, City of Kelso, 203 South Pacific Ave. Suite 205, up to 11 am on Thursday, June 4, 2026 and immediately thereafter be publicly opened and read.
Bids may be mailed but MUST BE RECEIVED by the date AND time noted - bids submitted after that time and date will not be accepted. Bids received by email or facsimile will be rejected.
The proposed work shall be for the furnishing of all labor, subject to State prevailing wage, equipment, materials and supervision for construction in Cowlitz County as follows:
This Contract provides for the improvement of the City of Kelso's Public Works Yard. The Project includes grading, paving, striping, fencing, storm drainage collection and treatment, water services, sanitary sewer, site lighting, electrical and structural elements including a new wash building, storage bins and roof extension.
Contract specifications and drawings may be obtained online through Quest CDN at www.questcdn.com upon payment of a $22.00 non-refundable fee. A link is also available through the City of Kelso's website at http://www.kelso.gov/engineering/bids-and-proposals
The City of Kelso 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 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.
All proposals must be submitted on the regular form furnished with the specifications in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the name of the bidder, the name of the project, and the date and time of the bid opening. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in the form of a certified check or bidder's bond made payable to the City of Kelso in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid and shall not be conditioned in any way to modify the minimum five percent (5%) required. 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 Kelso.
The City of Kelso reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities or irregularities and to accept any bid for the project, which appears to serve the best interest of the City.Michael Kardas, P.E.
Community Development Director/City EngineerPublished May 15 & 25, 2026.
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