SECTION 00030
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed bids for the RESERVOIR 18 – INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COATING
REPLACEMENT will be accepted by mail, or in person by the City Clerk or designated staff on
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, between 1:00 P.M and 2:00 P.M in the lobby of the Norm Dicks
Government Center located at 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337.
Prospective bidders are hereby notified that they are solely responsible for ensuring timely delivery of their
bid to the City of Bremerton. Bids must be clearly marked “Bid” with the name of the project on the outside
of the envelope. Bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
OPENING OF BIDS: The bids will be publicly opened and read after 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday,
February 25, 2026, in City Council Chambers on the 1st floor of the Norm Dicks Government Center at
345 6th Street.
COMPLETION OF WORK: The Substantial Completion date for the Work is 120 calendar days after
the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. The Work for Schedule A must be completed
within 90 calendar days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Work is considered in two parts, Schedule A and Schedule B.
Schedule A includes all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to recoat the entire interior and exterior
of a one-million-gallon steel welded, above ground potable water reservoir 18. Reservoir dimensions are
81 feet diameter and 26 feet height. Reservoir 18 is located at 1925 Cheryl St in Bremerton. Access to the
site is through a facility gate located on NE Cheryl Road approximately 300 feet west of the intersection
of Forest Dr NE and NE Cheryl St. The Work includes setting up and maintaining scaffolding and an
environmental control system, cutting a door panel if needed, rewelding and coating the door panel,
abrasive blasting to near white metal (SSPC-SP 10), recoating all interior and exterior surfaces, cleaning
and disinfecting the interior in preparation for putting the reservoir back on-line, site cleanup, and proper
disposal of all spent materials and coatings all in accordance with the Contract Plans, these Contract
Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.
Schedule B includes all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform coating replacement on the
roof of Reservoir 17 and spot coating repair to the roof of Reservoir 19. Reservoir 17 is a one-million-
gallon steel welded, above ground potable water reservoir with dimensions of 95 feet diameter and 18.5
feet height. Reservoir 19 is a two-million-gallon steel welded, above ground potable water reservoir with
dimensions of 97 feet diameter and 35.5 feet height.
The City is contracting with Quality Coatings Inspection and Consulting for technical inspection of the
work.
ESTIMATE: $830,000.
PREVIEWING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Contract Documents may be previewed at the ARC
Document Solutions website (www.e-arc.com). Go to http://www.e-arc.com/tacoma/, then click on
“Quick Links” and “Public Planroom”. Scroll down or search to find the project.
PURCHASING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents may be ordered and
purchased online from ARC Document Solutions in Tacoma, WA (http://www.e-arc.com/tacoma/).
Payment is typically cost of reproduction (non-refundable).
Please call for availability and fax your request prior to picking up. Will-call option is available at ARC
Tacoma, Seattle, or Bellevue offices. Subcontractors and those needing additional sets or partial sets may
RESERVOIR 18 – INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COATING REPLACEMENT
FEBRUARY 2026
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
00030-1
be purchased at cost of reproduction (non-refundable) from ARC. Bid sets can be mailed upon request
and after receipt of reproduction costs, a non-refundable shipping, and handling fee.
PROPOSALS: All bid proposals must be made on the blank forms furnished in the Contract Documents.
BID BOND: Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check,
cashier’s check, or surety bond, payable to the City of Bremerton, in an amount equal to five percent (5%)
of the amount of the Total Bid, including Washington State sales tax, identified at the time of submittal of
the bid as a guarantee that the Bidder, if its Bid is accepted, will promptly execute the Contract. 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 Bremerton. A
bid shall not be considered unless one of the forms of Bidder’s security is enclosed with it. The failure to
furnish a bid deposit of a minimum of five percent (5%) shall make the bid nonresponsive and shall cause
the bid to be rejected by the Contracting Agency. For the electronic bid submission, an electronic or
scanned copy of the bond may be included. The selected bidder will be required to mail a hard copy of
the bond.
PERFORMANCE BOND: The successful bidder will also be required to provide a Performance Bond
and Payment Bond for 100 percent of the Contract Price.
BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The Bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid Price for a period of 60 calendar
days from the date of bid opening.
WAGE RATES: The attention of Bidders is directed to the requirements and conditions of employment
to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. Wages shall be based on the
Washington State Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Contracts in Kitsap County current at the time
of the bid opening date.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference
conducted by the City, which will include a walk-through of the project site. The objective of the pre-bid
conference is to acquaint bidders with the work and conditions of the site. The pre-bid conference will be
set for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. with the meeting to take place at 1925 NE Cheryl St.,
Bremerton WA 98311. Meet at the gate for the project site.
PROJECT COMMUNICATION: All communications related to the project shall be directed to the City
prior to opening of Bids:
Communication by Phone and/or E-mail
Denton Lynch
Phone: (360) 473-2350
E-mail: Denton.Lynch@ci.bremerton.wa.us
Mailing Address
City of Bremerton
Public Works & Utilities – Engineering Division
ATTN: Denton Lynch
345 6th Street, Suite 100
Bremerton, WA 98337
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: All Proposals, including attachments and any documentation, submitted to,
and accepted by the City in response to this Notice Inviting Bids become the property of the City and are
subject to the disclosure provisions of the Washington Public Records Act. Submittals shall become
property of the City and considered public documents under applicable Washington State laws.
RESERVOIR 18 – INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COATING REPLACEMENT
FEBRUARY 2026
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
00030-2
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILTY: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to examine all
specifications and conditions contained within the Contract Documents thoroughly and comply fully with
all attached terms and conditions. Contractors must adhere to all Federal, State, City, and local laws,
ordinances, and rules, and meet all registration requirements where required for Contractors as set forth in
the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and/or Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
CITY’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The City of Bremerton reserves the right to reject any and all bids on any
or all schedules or alternates or to waive any informalities in the bidding and shall determine which bid or
bidders is the most satisfactory and responsible bidder and shall be the sole judge thereof.
No plea of mistake in the bid shall be available to the bidder for the recovery of his/her deposit or as a
defense to any action based upon the neglect or refusal to execute a contract.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: In the hiring of employees for the
performance of work under this Contract, the Contractor, its subcontractors, or any person acting on
behalf of the Contractor shall not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age (40+), sex,
race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, marital status, military status, or the
presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability.
MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES: Small, minority, and women owned business
enterprises are encouraged to submit bids.
ADA STATEMENT: The City of Bremerton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in programs
and activities, which it operates pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, and ADA Amendments Act. This policy extends to both employment and admission to
participation in the programs, services, and activities of the City of Bremerton. Reasonable
accommodation for employees or applicants for employment will be provided.
The City of Bremerton in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42
U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation,
subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the
Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will
affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged
business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation
and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in
consideration for an award.
END OF SECTION
RESERVOIR 18 – INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COATING REPLACEMENT
FEBRUARY 2026
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
00030-3
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.