Doing Public Works Projects with Port Townsend
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BIDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
When the City advertises for public works capital construction and small works projects, the bid documents are available on Builders Exchange of Washington.
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The following projects are out to bid:
2019 Sewer Maintenance Hole Project
SUBMITTING A BID
The bid submittal process varies by project; read your bid package carefully for submittal instructions. For information or questions, please email ecoler@cityofpt.us or call the Public Works Department at (360) 379-5096.
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SMALL WORKS ROSTER
The Small Works Roster is an alternative bid process used for projects up to $350,000. The City notifies at least five (5) contractors in the applicable category about the bid opportunity.
Port Townsend may use the limited small works process for projects between $15,000 and $50,000. The City must notify at least three (3) contractors in the applicable category.
The City of Port Townsend participates in the shared rosters maintained by Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC). MRSC is a fee-based service for all participants that is charged annually. Contractors have the option to register at no charge for individual agency rosters.
BENEFITS OF THE MRSC ROSTER:
- Agencies share costs
- Allows ease of electronic search and notification
- Promotes efficiency in government
- Provides access to a much larger selection of contractors and/or consultants
- Provides a single application process for contractors and/or consultants
- Provides more and lower bids from qualified contractors and/or consultants
- Reduces the need to register with multiple agencies
