Bids are invited for the Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center project.

SECTION 00 11 13  ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FROM: 1.01 PROJECT INFORMATION A. Project No. P21003-1, Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center. B. Owner: 1. City of Ridgefield 2. 230 Pioneer Street 3. PO Box 608 4. Ridgefield, Washington 98642 5. Name and email: Melissa Irwin; Melissa.Irwin@ridgefieldwa.us 6. Phone: 360-857-5048 C. Project Identification: 1. Project Name: Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center 2. Project Address: a. Parcel Numbers: 213961000, 986044069, 214026000 b. Ridgefield, Washington 98642 D. Architect: 1. Aetta Architects, PC a. 821 SE 14th Loop, Suite 109 b. PO Box 798 c. Battle Ground, Washington 98604 d. (360) 687-8379 e. Attention: Stephen M. Black, AIA f. Email: Stephen@aetta.com 1.02 NOTICE TO BIDDERS A. Notice is hereby given the City of Ridgefield, Washington, will receive base Bids for the Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center project no later than 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on 4/1/2026. Bidders will have the option of submitting their packets online via the Citys e-Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov Procurement, by hand delivery, or United States Postal Service. If choosing to submit online, electronic sealed bids must be received by the City through the Citys eProcurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa. This is the preferred method.  If the electronic submission process is not an option, the City will also accept hand delivered or mailed bids that shall be placed in a sealed envelope which clearly states the name of the bidder, the date of the bid opening, and the title Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center. Hand delivered bids shall be delivered to Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) building, 510 Pioneer Street, Suite B, Ridgefield, Washington 98642. Bids delivered via United States Postal Service shall be enclosed in another envelope that is addressed to the attention of the Procurement Coordinator, City of Ridgefield, P.O. Box 608, Ridgefield, Washington 98642. Mail to the City of Ridgefield is received by 10:00 a.m. each day. The Bids will be opened and read aloud, immediately after the closing time for their receipt, at which time all interested persons are entitled to attend the Bid opening. B. The base Bids and any alternate Bids will be opened and read aloud immediately after Bid closing. All interested persons are entitled to attend the Bid opening. Bid opening will be held in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR) conference room located in the RACC building and will be held virtually for interested parties who are unable to attend in-person. C. Bids will be received as follows: General Contractor to provide all labor, supplies, equipment, materials for consisting primarily of the construction of: Community and Recreation Center: Construction of approximately 43,000 s.f. two-story building comprised of a fire-wall-separated Recreation Center and Community Center, set on a lot-line adjusted site.  The Recreation portion of the building (34,500 s.f.) will contain a gymnasium with elevated track, natatorium with a lap pool and recreation pool, locker rooms, fitness center/studios, and reception/administrative areas. The Community Center portion (8,500 s.f.) will contain multipurposes spaces, teen center/classrooms, commercial kitchen, child-watch area and community spaces. The site will include parking, landscaping, trails, and other outdoor natural areas. Base bid also includes associated site and utility improvements. Costs include Overhead, Profit, Bonds and Insurance and other expenses required to complete Work. 1. All Work will be under a single-prime Contract(s). D. Contract documents will be available: 1. Bid packages will be viewed and downloaded via the Citys e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa. Bidders are required to register for a free account via the Citys e-Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov Procurement. Once the bidder has completed registration, you will have access to download the Invitation to Bid and will receive addenda notifications to your email by clicking Follow on this project. Ultimately, it is sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa. All project or contract language specific questions, requests for substitutions or changes, or requests for clarification must be submitted via the Citys e-Procurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa by 4:00 p.m. on 3/23/2026. Incomplete or late inquiries may not be considered. E. This project is considered a Public Works project. Attention of Bidders is called to State of Washington statutes, regulations and rules pertaining, but not limited to, the following public Works projects: non-discrimination in employment and facilities; prevailing rates of payment for wages and fringe benefits to Workers; employment of excess numbers of Workers who are nonresidents of the State of Washington; Bid Form; Bonds; Contracts; Certificates; Apprenticeship Program requirements; restrictions of lien, taxes and retainage; and barrier-free facilities for the handicapped. F. The State of Washington prevailing wage rates are applicable for this public works project located in Clark County. G. The City reserves the right to cancel this request or reject any and all bids or to waive any minor formalities of this call if the best interest of the City would be served. H. No Bidder may withdraw or modify its Bid after the time set for the Bid opening until after 45 calendar days receipt of Bids. I. There will be a Pre-Bid conference on March 4, 2026 at 10 a.m. Contact: Melissa Irwin Procurement Coordinator City of Ridgefield Email: melissa.irwin@ridgefieldwa.us Phone: 360-857-5048 This is where the advertisements will be published: The Columbian, Vancouver, WA The Reflector, Battle Ground, WA Office of Minority and Womens Business Enterprises (OMWBE), Olympia, WA Daily Journal of Commerce, Seattle, WA Daily Journal of Commerce, Portland, OR Feb. 4, 18 - 1076440