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Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the office of the Port of Ephrata, 1990 Division Avenue NE, Ephrata, Washington, 98823, up to 2:00 P.M.; local time on July 28, 2008, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct the Rail Spur Rehabilitation.

This Contract provides for the rehabilitation of approximately 1.5 miles of railroad spur track and all appurtenances all in accordance with the Special Provisions and the Standard Specifications. The Work shall be substantially complete within 30 working days and the Work shall be physically complete within 35 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the Port of Ephrata.

The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Contract Provisions. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, money order, or bid bond payable to the “Port of Ephrata” and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Contract Provisions and Addenda may be downloaded at www.portofephrata.com, or examined at the office of the Port of Ephrata and local plan centers in the project area. Copies of the Contract Provisions may be purchased at the Port office for a non-refundable price of $50.00, including sales tax and shipping. Payment must be made at the time the Contract Provisions are requested. A list of planholders that notify the Port of Ephrata that they have acquired plans will be made available at www.portofephrata.com. Financing of this Public Works Project has been provided by the Port of Ephrata, Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development and WSDOT Freight Systems Division. The Port of Ephrata expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the Port of Ephrata. The basis of award shall be the lowest, responsive bid tendered for Schedule A. The Contracting Agency shall award the optimal with Contracting Agency Schedule B should sufficient funds be available.
. SIGNED MIKE WREN, MANAGER