Citywide Non-Motorized Improvements

Work Requested:
The City of Bellingham is seeking sealed proposals for the construction of the 33B-2026 CITYWIDE NON-MOTORIZED IMPROVEMENTS ES572 project. The scope of work includes:

• Bicycle and pedestrian improvements in ten areas throughout the City of Bellingham.
• Refreshing and widening bicycle lane lines on Lakeway, from Woburn St to City Limits.
• Installing shared lane markings (sharrows) on G and H Streets from Dupont to W North, and on W North from Cornwall to Broadway.
• Upgrading seven intersections to include protected pedestrian crossings, with four intersections receiving ADA ramp upgrades and one intersection receiving a new street light.
• Revising one intersection at E Maple and Mason on the west side of Ellis Street, including upgraded curb ramps.

Who is Requesting:
This solicitation is issued by the City of Bellingham. Proposals are to be submitted to the Purchasing Office at 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, Washington, 98225.

Background:
This project, with a price range of $1,800,000 to $2,400,000, is part of the City's ongoing efforts to enhance non-motorized transportation infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians across multiple locations.

Contract Requirements:
All proposals must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided by the City of Bellingham. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, cash, money order, or bid bond payable to the Finance Director, in an amount equal to or exceeding five percent (5%) of the total bid. No other form of bid security will be accepted.

Instructions on Submission:
Sealed proposals will be received at the City of Bellingham Purchasing Office until June 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. After the deadline, proposals will be publicly opened and read.

Plans, specifications, special provisions, and the basis for comparing bids, as well as the proposal and contract documents, can be viewed at the City of Bellingham website (https://cob.procureware.com/) or at the Purchasing Office, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. For further information, contact (360) 778-7750.

Additional Information:
The City reserves the right to postpone awarding the contract for a reasonable period, to reject any or all bids, or to waive irregularities that do not affect substantial rights.