CALL FOR SEALED BIDS & PROPOSALS
Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment
Sealed bids will be received by the Department of Public Works, ATTN: Shawn Roewe, 1600 –
13th Avenue S, Kelso, Washington, 98626, prior to 1:30 o'clock p.m., the 7th day of April, 2025, at
which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read for the purchase of approximately
12,680 tons of aggregate for bituminous surface treatment.
OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1) Mailing Address:
Department of Public Works
ATTN: Shawn Roewe
1600 – 13th Avenue S
Kelso, WA 98626
2) Bid Description:
Aggregate for Bituminous Surface Treatment
3) Date of Bid Opening: April 7, 2025
ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE ATTACHED PROPOSAL FORMS.
Specifications and proposal forms will be furnished, upon request, by the Department of Public
Works, 1600-13th Avenue South, Kelso, WA 98626, telephone (360) 577-3030. The bid proposal,
bid specifications, and bid results may also be viewed on the Cowlitz County Department of Public
Works internet website at www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/235/Public-Works.
Deviations or alternatives from the provisions of these specifications will be considered to permit
manufacturers to follow their standard manufacturing processes. Such deviations or alternatives
will be approved; however, only at the sole discretion of the County and only if, in their opinion,
they do not adversely affect the strength, efficiency, effectiveness or life of the material. All
proposed deviations or alternatives, with full details, must be listed on the attached proposal
which is part of the bid, unless otherwise noted. The listing of such deviations or alternatives will
indicate that the bid may be accepted only with such deviation. There shall be no deviations
from the specifications, except those which are listed as deviations on said bidder's proposal and
which are expressly approved as part of the Board's acceptance of the bid.
Payment for new materials will be made according to State Statute, in the month following date
of delivery, provided a detailed invoice has been furnished by the supplier.
RCW 39.34 allows cooperative purchasing between public agencies in the State of Washington.
Other public entities (cities, school districts, and so forth), which have filed an Interlocal
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Cooperative Joint Purchasing Agreement with the County, may elect to purchase aggregate from
the vendor based on the terms and conditions of this agreement, subject to vendor's consent.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bids, and
to accept other than the low bid if it appears to be in the best interests of the County.
DATED this 11th day of March, 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Richard R. Dahl, Chairman
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Steve Rader, Commissioner
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Steven L. Ferrell, Commissioner
ATTEST:
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Kelly Grayson, Clerk of the Board
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