Permitting Government Bids & RFPs

The bid submission deadline is no later than June 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

Contractors must be qualified to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals necessary for the project.

A prebid meeting, which is non-mandatory, is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 9:00 am at **** W. Okanogan Place, Kennewick, WA ****.

The question submission deadline is June 10, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

The RFP states that proposals are due by Friday, June 19, 2026. The selected bidder must execute a formal agreement within ten (10) business days of receiving confirmation of their selection.

The bid notice indicates that the contractor shall submit applications for progress payments on a monthly basis. The town shall make payments within 30 days of receipt of the approved application for payment, with a retainage of five (5) percent of the value of the work completed.

The bid notice states that the contractor shall warrant and guarantee to the town that all work will be done in accordance with the contract documents and will not be defective. The contractor shall warranty all aspects of the project for a period of 12 months after the date of final completion.

Proposals will be evaluated using a point-based system, with the town assigning a weighted score based on the following categories: bidders understanding of the scope of work (10 points), qualifications and experience of the firms and critical team members (30 points), schedule (10 points), references (10 points), bid security (10 points), and price (40 points). The town intends to identify the bidder that offers the best overall value.

The bid notice requires that bidders be qualified and experienced contractors. Evaluation will consider the company's demonstrated experience and qualifications, including experience with similar projects, qualifications of key personnel, ability to carry out the scope of work, and experience with traffic control.

The bid notice specifies liquidated damages for delay. The contractor shall pay the town $1,000 for each day that expires after the contract-specified time for substantial completion until the work is fully complete.

The bid notice states that any entity submitting a proposal is required to conduct a site visit to familiarize themselves with the site conditions, access constraints, and the general nature of the work prior to submitting a proposal. The town encourages all bidders to conduct a site visit and conduct a detailed site assessment.

The bid notice mentions that any attempt to offer bribes, gifts, or inducements to town officials or staff, or to engage in fraudulent practices, will result in disqualification and, if awarded, immediate contract termination. The town also reserves the right to disqualify bidders providing misleading or inaccurate information.

The bid notice states that the work under this project is expected to be completed by July 2027.

The select board reserves the right to reject any bids in whole or in part, and to award the bid it deems to be in the best interest of the town.

The bid is soliciting sealed bids from qualified dam engineering firms with experience preparing final design and permit-level drawings and environmental permit applications.