NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by Purchasing at their office in the Administrative Services Finance Department in the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 503, Bellingham WA 98225, for purchase of the following:

SUPPLY OF ROCK, GRAVEL, AND SOIL

UNTIL: 2:30 PM, Tuesday, May 7, 2024

At which time and place the bids will be publicly opened (live via Zoom), and read aloud. All bidders and any other interested people are invited to watch the virtual opening. Late submittals will not be considered.

This bid is to establish a list of suppliers and firm prices for the supply of rock, gravel, and soil for Whatcom County Public Works, Whatcom County Parks & Recreation, and other Whatcom County departments as needed.

Further information is contained in the bid document, which can be downloaded at no charge from the Whatcom County Purchasing website at https://www.whatcomcounty.us/Bids.aspx, see “Related Documents” at the bottom of the bid posting page. If you are unable to download the pdf documents from this website, contact Purchasing at FN_Purchasing@co.whatcom.wa.us (preferred), or phone (360) 778-5330.

Award will be made to the lowest and/or best bidder. In the absence of special circumstances, the County will select the supplier submitting the lowest bid price for the specific material item needed. However, under special circumstances, the County may select the supplier or suppliers not submitting the lowest bid, but in consideration of the special circumstances, meeting the County’s requirements for the specified material needed. Special circumstances that may be considered include: differences in ability to deliver, delivery time, availability of material, special loading or unloading conditions, total cost including transport if not included with bid item, performance of the delivered material, location of the source, and proximity to the delivery point.

Whatcom County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any irregularities.

Whatcom County affirms it will not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women owned firms to respond.

Publication Date(s): April 24, 2024.