INVITATION FOR BID
2026 Annual Plumbing Unit Priced Contract Services
The City of Sedro-Woolley is soliciting bids under the city’s Small Works Roster utilizing MRSC Rosters for an
emergency unit priced (as-needed) contract for plumbing repair services. The annual contract will cover
emergency as-needed services for a 12-month period beginning on March 1, 2026, and ending on February 28,
2027. Proposals cover the following on-call service at the following locations:
1. Sedro-Woolley Municipal Building
2. Sedro-Woolley Senior Center
3. Sedro-Woolley (Old) Public Library
4. Sedro-Woolley Community Center
5. Bingham Park Caretaker Residence
6. Hammer Heritage Square
7. Police Evidence Garage
8. Riverfront Park
9. Olmsted Park
10. Memorial Park
11. Bingham Park
12. Sedro-Woolley Fire Station 2
13. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations
14. Solid Waste Operations
15. Public Works Operations Facility
16. Cemetery Shop
17. Winnie Houser Park and Playfield
325 Metcalf Street
715 Pacific Street
802 Ball Street
703 Pacific Street
340 Bingham Park Loop
640 Metcalf Street
300 Metcalf Street
1001 River Rd
1451 N. Fruitdale Rd
703 Pacific Street
340 Bingham Park Loop
1218 North Township Street
401 Alexander Street
315 Sterling Street
501 Alexander Street
1450 Wicker Road
1400 Rhodes Road
SCOPE OF WORK
Purpose: The purpose of this proposal is to establish an annual contract to provide for the repair and maintenance
of plumbing systems for the City of Sedro-Woolley. This work will include annual testing for twenty-eight (28)
backflow devices from ¾-inch to 6-inch diameter at various locations within the City of Sedro-Woolley. The annual
contract limit will not exceed $15,000. Actual value will vary, with no minimum amount guaranteed.
All bidders must be qualified and familiar with all plumbing systems and must have demonstrated a past history of
responsiveness, technical expertise, and professionalism. Contractor will respond to City calls within 1 hour after
receipt of request between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and within two hours between 4:30 p.m.
- 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday and weekends and holidays. Response time is defined as having adequate
resources necessary to perform the work on-site.
Contractor will troubleshoot and/or diagnose plumbing problems and recommend emergency or routine repair
programs as required.
Contractor will assist City personnel in location of necessary repair parts. City personnel will procure parts as
necessary or may designate that the contractor supply parts.
Contractor will assist City personnel in making repairs to eliminate or reduce downtime of vital plumbing systems
at various City facilities.
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Contractor will be required to have all necessary equipment. Contractor will provide the necessary manpower and
equipment to perform normal plumbing repairs or replacements and emergency repair or replacement.
Materials provided for individual projects will be per the current edition of the International Building Code. Work
will be performed per the current edition of the International Building Code and City standards.
See the Public Works Agreement for this invitation on the city’s website at: http://www.ci.sedro-
woolley.wa.us/resources/bids_and_awards/index.php under Bids and Awards, 2026 Annual Plumbing Unit
Priced Contract Services for insurance, bonding, prevailing wage provisions and other provisions applicable to
this contract.
State prevailing wage rates per Washington State Department of Labor and Industries are required. For current
rates in Skagit County use the following link: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagelookup/rates/journey-level-rates and
use the bid close date as the effective date.
RCW 39.04.350 establishes bidder responsibility criteria. Before the City accepts a contractor’s bid, the
contractor must:
• Be a registered contractor at time of bid submittal (RCW 18.27.020)
• Have a current state Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number.
• Have industrial insurance coverage as verified by WA Labor and Industries (RCW Title 51)
• Have an Employment Security Department number (RCW Title 50)
• Have a state Excise Tax Registration number (RCW Title 82)
• Have never been disqualified from bidding under RCW 39.06.010 or 39.12.065(3)
• If bidding on a public works project subject to the apprenticeship utilization requirements in RCW
39.04.320, must not have been found out of compliance by the WA State apprenticeship and training
council under chapter RCW 49.04 for the one-year period immediately preceding the date of the bid
solicitation.
• Bidders must have received training on the requirements related to public works and prevailing wage
under RCW chapters 39.04.350 and 39.12.
• Bidders within the three-year period immediately preceding the date of the bid solicitation, may not have
been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the WA Labor and
Industries or through a civil judgement entered by a court as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of
49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 RCW.
Bidders shall register or maintain registration on MRSC Rosters at http://www.mrscrosters.org prior to bid
solicitation. Bidders not on the roster prior to solicitation will be considered non-responsive. Successful bidders
must have or shall obtain a Sedro-Woolley business license at https://dor.wa.gov/city-license-
endorsements/sedro-woolley prior to any payment and be current with all applicable licenses, taxes, and fees
owed to the City of Sedro-Woolley.
Interested contractors are to submit the requested forms as provided and have completed training prior to bid
submittal:
• Bid Proposal Form utilizing the form provided.
• Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria including references utilizing the form provided.
• Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes utilizing the form provided.
• Current Rate Sheet including labor and equipment rates – may provide on company letterhead.
• Must have received training related to the public works and prevailing wage requirements or be exempt
as verified by WA Labor and Industries (RCW 39.04.350(1)(f)) prior to bid submittal.
Proposals are due by 2 pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. A formal bid opening will not be held. Proposals may
be submitted in person, by U.S. Mail, or email to: City of Sedro-Woolley, Public Works Department, 325 Metcalf
Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284, (360) 855-0771, email jrosario@sedro-woolley.gov . Results of the bid will be
posted on the city website after award.
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Basis for selection will consist of comparison of on-call plumbing services based on a sample service repair trip
using quoted man-hour, equipment rates and mobilization/demobilization costs, a review of qualifications and
references, and capacity to respond within the time frame stated.
The City of Sedro-Woolley reserves the right, without any liability on our part, to accept a proposal of the bidder
submitting the lowest responsible bid, to reject any or all bids, revise or cancel the work to be performed, or do the
work otherwise, if the best interest of the City is served thereby.
EEO Statement: The City of Sedro-Woolley complies with applicable state and federal laws and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, creed, gender, gender expression or
identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a
trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The City of Sedro-Woolley in accordance with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on
the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate
format by emailing Serena Mynatt, ADA@Sedro-Woolley.gov .
Title VI: The City of Sedro-Woolley, 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 it 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.
For technical questions relating to this Invitation for Bid or to schedule a site visit please contact Nathan Salseina,
Public Works Maintenance & Operations Division Manager by phone at 360-856-5167 or by email at
nsalseina@sedro-woolley.gov between the hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday.
ADVERTISED: March 3, 2026 - On line at City of Sedro-Woolley Web Site at http://www.ci.sedro-
woolley.wa.us/resources/bids_and_awards/index.php
INVITATION TO BID E-MAILED: March 3, 2026 - MRSC Small Works – Project Type: Facilities; Category/Sub-
Category: Facilities Plumbing General
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.