ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
Landscape Maintenance Services
ITB# 2023 – 001
Form #SETU03 v.b
Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) provides fixed route, paratransit, and vanpool service throughout Whatcom County. WTA is a municipal corporation formed in 1983. The transit revenue fleet consists of 62 fixed route buses, 45 paratransit vehicles, and 31 vanpools.
Additional information about WTA can be found at www.ridewta.com.
WTA is requesting bids for Landscape Maintenance Services (ITB# 2023-001). The Contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible Bidder.
WTA owns seven (7) properties throughout Whatcom County that are used to provide transit service. WTA is currently seeking a full service contractor to provide landscape maintenance to six (6) of these properties.
This Contract will be subject to Washington State Prevailing Wage and retainage rules, and the Public Works provisions, RCW Chapter 39.04. Federal Davis Bacon wage rates will not apply.
This project is not funded using Federal money.
Sealed bids will be received only through WTA’s contract portal:
https://wta.cobblestone.software/gateway/SolicitationPublicSearch.aspx.
Bids are due 60 minutes before the virtual bid opening to allow for resolution of any technical issues
Dates preceded by an asterisk (*) are estimated dates. Estimated dates are for information only.
WTA reserves the right to modify the Procurement Schedule through written addenda. Addenda are emailed to known plan holders and posted in WTA’s procurement portal.
Public bid opening will be held virtually via Teams. Bids can be submitted to the Portal any time up to the public bid opening, but no later.
Bids received will not be available for review by the public until after award confirmation.
Bidders are advised that they will be required to adhere to the terms and conditions of this bid request. WTA will not negotiate any aspect of the required service or contract once the Intent to Award is issued. WTA will not make any concessions for Bidders who are not completely familiar with the scope or contract requirements.
