INVITATION TO BIDSealed bids will be received from qualified Contractors, for the following project;Project:-H STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(Main Street / SR#27 to Alder Street) TIB Project No. P-E-916(P04)-1For The City of Palouse, Washingtonby the CITY OF PALOUSE, at City Hall at Main Street, P.O. Box 248/120 E. Main Street, Palouse, Washington, 99161. Bids may be delivered by mail or by hand on or before 2:00 P.M. (local time) Monday, June 8, 2009.The CITY OF PALOUSE will accept bid proposals for the re-construction of the 760 feet H Street Sidewalk, from Main to Alder including; catch-basins, storm drain pipe, curb & gutter, small retaining wall, and some pavement and other miscellaneous items. This project is funded by the Transportation Improvement Board, the School District and the City of Palouse. The estimated project cost is $100,000.Bid proposals shall be submitted in accordance with Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents for the above referenced project as prepared by Engineer / Architect MD+A, dated 5/12/09.Address Bid Proposals to the CITY OF PALOUSE, City Hall on Main Street, P. O. Box 248 / 120 E. Main Street, Palouse, WA. 99161. Contact Joyce Beeson, City Clerk for general questions and the Project Engineer MD+A for technical questions. Bid proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. (local time) on Monday June 8, 2009, by the Mayor or his representative at the Council Chamber, at City Hall on 120 E. Main Street, in Palouse, Washington, for evaluation and recommendation to the City Council for award within 30 days of bid opening.Review and examination of bid documents and plans may be made at the following:City of Palouse, City Hall at120 E. Main Street, Palouse, WA. 99161(509) 878-1811 & Fax # 509-878-1320MD+A, Engineers / Architects, N. E. Hopkins Ct., Pullman, WA. 99163(509) 332-7998 & Fax # 509-332-5050for the Street reconstruction.Bidders may obtain bid documents from MD+A upon payment of non-refundable $50 per set. Pre-Bid arrangements to visit the site would be provided by contacting the Consulting Engineer / Architect MD+A.Bid security by a qualified surety in the form of a bid bond, cashier check, or certified check in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bid amount shall be submitted with the understanding that if bid is accepted, Bidder will enter into a formal contract with the City of Palouse, in accordance with the form of agreement and that the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond will be provided. All construction shall be in accordance with the Construction Details and Specifications, WSDOT Standard Specifications (Latest Edition). State Prevailing Wages shall apply.The right to reject any item or all bid proposals, either in whole or in part, and to waive any informalities or irregularities therein is reserved by City of Palouse. The City of Palouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Public Agency.By: Joyce Beeson - City Clerk