Fairgrounds Passenger Platform Improvements

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is seeking qualified contractors to rebuild and expand the passenger platform at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The work includes demolition, site grading, hot‑mix asphalt paving, storm‑water dispersion basins, new concrete curbs, cedar fencing, gates, bollards, pavement markings, lighting upgrades, and landscape/irrigation restoration. All construction must meet 2026 WSDOT/APWA specifications and local City of Kennewick standards, incorporate storm‑water best practices for the added 10,000 sq ft of impervious surface, and preserve salvageable elements (cedar fencing, light fixtures, RV power pedestals). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an estimated award date of 18 Jan 2027 and a required notice‑to‑proceed window of up to 20 days after award. • Scope: demolition, grading, HMA paving, concrete curb, storm‑water dispersion areas, fencing, gates, bollards, lighting, signage, landscaping, irrigation, and related electrical work. • Site: West gate of Benton County Fairgrounds, Kennewick, WA (approx. 46°11'40.8"N 119°06'01.8"W). • Schedule: Pre‑bid walk‑through 26 Oct 2026 (non‑mandatory); questions due 5 Nov 2026; bid submission deadline 17 Nov 2026, 1:00 pm PST; award expected 18 Jan 2027. • Bid security: 5 % of bid amount. • Required certifications: SAM registration, bid bond, wage compliance, non‑collusion affidavit, etc. • Estimated contract duration: several months of construction, followed by a 365‑day lawn‑establishment maintenance period.