Puyallup Civicplus #STM03-026

Bid Solicitation for Clarks Creek Elodea Cutting and Disposal Services

The City of Puyallup Public Works Engineering department is seeking bids for aquatic weed management in Clarks Creek, covering areas within both the City of Puyallup and Pierce County. - Government Buyer: - City of Puyallup Public Works Engineering - Bid Coordinator: Ryan Rutkosky - Scope of Work: - Cutting and disposal of Elodea (aquatic weed) in Clarks Creek - Approximately 9,200 linear feet within the city and 6,600 linear feet in Pierce County - Work to be performed using handle sickle/scythe method - Multiple contractors will work simultaneously in the water - Cut material must be removed downstream using catchment points - Eligibility and Requirements: - Only contractors registered with the MRSC Small Works Roster at the time of bid solicitation are eligible - Encouragement of participation from disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses - Compliance with ADA and Title VI nondiscrimination requirements - No specific OEMs, vendors, product part numbers, or purchase quantities are mentioned - Services requested are labor-based, not product-based

Description

This project involves the management of elodea in 2026, specifically the cutting and disposal of aquatic weed growth in Clarks Creek areas within the City of Puyallup and Pierce County. The cutting will be done using a handle sickle/scythe method with multiple contractors working simultaneously, including catchment points to remove cut elodea downstream. The solicitation is an informal request for bids under RCW 39.04.155, requiring contractors to be registered with the MRSC Small Works Roster. Bids must be submitted via email by May 27, 2026, and only firm bids will be accepted. The City encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women business enterprises to respond and complies with ADA and Title VI nondiscrimination requirements.

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