Chapter 1.10
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS

Sections:

1.10.010    Bids.

1.10.020    Small works roster.

1.10.010 Bids.

RCW 35.23.352(1) providing for bids on public works contracts is hereby adopted by reference.

1.10.020 Small works roster.

(1) Established. There is hereby established a small works roster for public works projects as provided in RCW 35.23.352(3).

(2) Whenever the city of Stanwood seeks to construct any public work or improvement, the estimated cost of which, including costs of material, supplies and equipment, is $100,000 or less, the small works roster may be utilized.

(3) Publication. Twice a year, the city shall publish a notice in the city’s official newspaper and the Daily Journal of Commerce, stating the existence of the small works roster, and shall solicit names of contractors for the roster.

(4) Contractors on Small Works Roster. The small works roster shall consist of contractors who:

(a) Have requested to be on the roster; and

(b) Are properly licensed or registered in this state to perform the work.

(5) Written Quotations. The city shall obtain written quotations for public works contracts under this section as follows:

(a) The city shall write a description of the scope and nature of the work to be done, together with any other specifications required.

(b) A city representative shall contact, when possible, at least five appropriate contractors to bid.

(c) Once a contractor has been afforded an opportunity to submit a proposal, that contractor may not be solicited again until all other contractors in the appropriate category have had an opportunity to bid.

(d) After the bids have been submitted, the city shall award the contract to the contractor submitting the lowest responsible bid. The city reserves its right, under applicable law, to reject any or all bids.

(e) If only one or two bids are received, the city council shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder; provided, that whenever there is reason to believe that the lowest acceptable bid is not the best price obtainable, all bids may be rejected and the city council may call for new bids.

(6) Award. Immediately after the contract award is made, the written record of each contractor’s bids or quotations shall be open to public inspection and available to the public by telephone inquiry. (Ord. 1077, 1999; Ord. 877 §§ 1 – 3, 1993).