FERNDALE
City of Ferndale
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, Water Line Extension Design and Implementation
The City of Ferndale is seeking qualification statements from Professional Design Engineering firms for the City’s Nordic to Scout water line extension. The City is seeking an Engineering firm to provide design-engineering and construction-engineering services for a water line extension, including the creation of plans, specifications, estimates, permitting and ancillary services. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the City’s website for information concerning the RFQ and any addenda issued. Interested firms shall submit a Statement of Qualifications that contains the following: 1. Cover Letter 2. Approach and Understanding 3. Project Organization 4. Schedule 5. Management Control Program 6. Experience and References 7. Familiarity with City Infrastructure and Design Standards 8. Proximity of Project Office and Project Manager 9. Resumes The Statement of Qualification submittal shall be a maximum of 10 double-sided pages. One original and four printed copies and one electronic copy in PDF format shall be submitted.
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) consists of the following parts:
• Submittal Delivery Instructions
• RFQ Schedule
• Background
• Submittal Requirements
• Selection Criteria RFQ SUBMITTAL DEADLINE AND DELIVERY LOCATION All responses shall be made in writing. Responses by FAX will not be accepted. Sealed responses will be received by the Public Works Department of the City of Ferndale, Washington up to the hour of 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2018. The Statement of Qualification submittal shall be a maximum of 10 double-sided pages (i.e., 30 pages. One original and four printed copies and one electronic copy in PDF format shall be submitted. Responses delivered later will not be accepted. The City of Ferndale is not responsible for delays in delivery. All responses to this request that are mailed through the United States Postal Service shall be addressed to the Public Works Department, City of Ferndale, P.O. Box 936, Ferndale, WA 98248. Hand-delivered responses, or responses not sent through the
USPS, shall be delivered to the Public Works Department, 2nd floor front counter, City of Ferndale, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, Washington. The United States Postal Service will NOT deliver to the street address. All responses shall be placed in a sealed envelope, which is clearly marked “FERNDALE Nordic to Scout Water Line Extensions RFQ”. The City of Ferndale reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time. In no event will the City or any of their respective agents, representatives, consultants, directors, officers, or employees be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse, the costs incurred in preparation of this RFQ, or any related costs. The prospective consultant teams shall wholly absorb all costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the submittals. The RFQ Submittals will become the property of the City of Ferndale. The City of Ferndale is committed to providing equal opportunities to State of Washington certified Minority, Disadvantaged and Women’s Business Enterprises in contracting activities. (Section 4 of Chapter 56, Laws of 1975, 1st Ex. Sess. State of Washington.).
All questions regarding the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) shall be directed to Mike Olinger via email at [email protected]. The City will not accept any other inquiries.
RFQ Schedule
The following are goals for the process:
• RFQ Advertisement: October 10, 2018
• Proposals Due Date and Time: October 24, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Project Background
The project scope involves a water main extension consisting of approximately 400 linear feet of 12–inch water main. The project includes one railroad crossing and one wetland crossing.
The City of Ferndale is requesting engineering services for preparation of plans and specifications as well as engineering and inspection services during construction.
Submittal Requirements
This part of the RFQ describes the format and content of each section of the submittal.
Introductory Letter – The proposer may use this section to introduce the RFQ submittal and/or to summarize the key provisions of the submittal. The introductory letter shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information: The name of the firm, as well as, the signature, printed name and title, telephone, and email of the officer authorized to represent the firm in any correspondence, negotiations and sign
any contract that may result. The address and office that will be providing the service, a project manager’s name, telephone, and email address. The federal tax ID numbers, and state of incorporation, if applicable, must also be included.
Approach and Understanding – Provide a detailed description of the project understanding and technical approach for completing the project and any suggested revisions. Include any issues that your firm believes will require special consideration.
Project Organization – List contact information for the lead firm and all sub-consultants to be engaged for the project; organization chart; brief description of responsibilities and qualifications for key personnel that emphasize experience directly relevant to the project. Key personnel include the project manager, project engineer, structural engineer, controls engineer, electrical engineer, geotechnical engineer, construction manager, and QA/QC team. List hours per average week each key personnel will work on the project.
Schedule – Provide a work schedule for the design phase. Consultant shall assume a minimum of three (3) weeks for all City of Ferndale review periods.
Management Control Program – Describe the project management approach; cost control system used to track expenses and labor; method for project status reporting; and schedule control system. Describe the project review and QA/QC program.
Experience and References – Provide descriptions of projects performed by the individuals listed under Project Organization. Projects must be similar in scope to the City’s project. Consultant experience that does not include the individuals listed under Project Organization will not be considered. Provide references for each of the listed projects.
Familiarity with City Infrastructure – Describe key personnel’s familiarity with City of Ferndale water infrastructure, operations and design standards.
Proximity of Project Office and Project Manager – Describe proximity of Consultant’s Project Office and Project Manager to Ferndale
Resumes – Provide a resume for all key personnel listed under Project Organization.
Selection Criteria
A technical review panel composed of City staff and/or others will evaluate and rate each proposal based on the following items:
• Introductory Letter
• Approach and Understanding (30 points)
• Schedule (10 points)
• Management Control Program (10 points)
• Experience and References (30 points)
• Familiarity with City Infrastructure and Operations (10 points)
• Proximity of Project Office and Project Manager (10 points)
• Interview/Oral Presentation if requested (30 points)
The City of Ferndale may hold interviews with a short list of Consultants prior to final
selection. The highest rated consultant will be invited to submit a scope of services and cost proposal. The Public Works Director will negotiate the final scope and cost of services with the selected Consultant. If the City and selected Consultant are unable to agree promptly on final terms and conditions, the City reserves the right to select the next highest rated Consultant.
Published October 10 and 17, 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE
The State of Washington, Department of Transportation is acquiring property and/or property rights for the I-5, Northbound On-Ramp at Bakerview – Improvements project. Negotiations to acquire the property described below have reached an impasse; therefore the State is preparing to submit to the Attorney General’s Office a request for acquisition of this property and/or property rights through a condemnation action. This is done to assure that the rights of the individual property owner and the rights of all the taxpayers of the state are equally protected.
The final action meeting at which the State as condemner will decide whether to authorize the condemnation of the property will take place at 1:30 PM, Monday, October 15, 2018, at 15700 Dayton Ave. N., Shoreline, WA. The property owner may provide information prior to the meeting for the State to consider at this meeting. Information may be submitted in writing to the State of Washington, Department of Transportation, Attn: Hal Wolfe, Real Estate Services Manager, P.O. Box 330310, MS 118, Seattle, WA 98133-9710, or by phone to Hal Wolfe at 206-440-4163, prior to the meeting.
Assessed Owner: DCI Commercial, LLC
Property Address: 4065 and NHN Pacific Highway, Bellingham, WA
Tax Parcel Numbers: 3802142955210000 & 3802143085130000
Brief Legal Description: Ptns Lots 10, 11 & 12, Blk 8, Baker View Addition to the City of Bellingham, Vol 7 Plats, pgs 40-45, Whatcom Co.
Published October 3 and 10, 2018
The State of Washington, Department of Transportation is acquiring property and/or property rights for the I-5, Northbound On-Ramp at Bakerview – Improvements project. Negotiations to acquire the property described below have reached an impasse; therefore the State is preparing to submit to the Attorney General’s Office a request for acquisition of this property and/or property rights through a condemnation action. This is done to assure that the rights of the individual property owner and the rights of all the taxpayers of the state are equally protected.
The final action meeting at which the State as condemner will decide whether to authorize the condemnation of the property will take place at 1:00 PM, Monday, October 15, 2018, at 15700 Dayton Ave. N., Shoreline, WA. The property owner may provide information prior to the meeting for the State to consider at this meeting. Information may be submitted in writing to the State of Washington, Department of Transportation, Attn: Hal Wolfe, Real Estate Services Manager, P.O. Box 330310, MS 118, Seattle, WA 98133-9710, or by phone to Hal Wolfe at 206-440-4163, prior to the meeting.
Assessed Owner: Madrona Bay Real Estate Investments LLC
Property Addresses: 4033 Pacific Hwy, 4017 W Bakerview Rd, & NHN W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA
Tax Parcel Numbers: 3802143235110000, 3802143395120000 & 3802143525230000
Brief Legal Description: Ptns Lots 13, 14 & 15, Blk 8, Baker View Addition to the City of Bellingham, Vol 7 Plats, pgs 40-45, Whatcom Co.
Published October 3 and 10, 2018
Brian Tines, 3869 Cliffside Dr Bellingham, WA 98225-8403, is seeking coverage under the Washington
State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.
The proposed project, Vista Springs, is located at 6148 Vista Dr in Ferndale in Whatcom county.
This project involves 3.26 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road, Residential, Utilities construction activities.
The receiving waterbody is Cedar Creek.
Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.
Comments can be submitted to:
Department of Ecology
Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater
P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696
Published October 10 and 17, 2018
SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM
COURT CAUSE NO. 13-2-01225-8
ORDER OF SALE
ON REAL PROPERTY
ONEWEST BANK, FSB,
Plaintiff(s),
vs.
UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ANDREA CHARROIN; ESTATE OF ANDREA CHARROIN; ERIK CHARROIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES,
Defendant(s).
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ANDREA CHARROIN; ESTATE OF ANDREA CHARROIN; ERIK CHARROIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Judgment Debtor(s),
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SHERIFF OF WHATCOM COUNTY GREETINGS:
WHEREAS, in the above-entitled court, Plaintiff, secured a judgment and decree of foreclosure (“Judgment”) against Defendants UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ANDREA CHARROIN; ESTATE OF ANDREA CHARROIN; ERIK CHARROIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, AND ANY PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE OF LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPAINT, in the amount of $163,868.96 together with interest at the rate of 1.670% per annum, $9.44 per diem from AUGUST 28, 2015, the date of Judgment entry, in the amount of $66,08;
WHEREAS, post-judgment interest is accruing on $163,935.04 from AUGUST 29,2015, until the date of sale at 12% per annum, $53.89 per diem;
WHEREAS, the Judgment is a foreclosure against parties of a deed of trust mortgage on the real property (“Property”) at 702 Nooksack Ave, Nooksack, WA 98276 and described in Exhibit “1” attached hereto;
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2015, the Court ordered that all of the property be sold and the proceeds applied to the payment of principal, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and disbursements and other recovery amounts with interest to the date of the sale of the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, in the name of the STATE OF WASHINGTON you are hereby commanded to proceed to seize and sell forthwith and without appraisement, the Property, in the manner prescribed by law, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the judgment amount plus interest to the date of sale. The redemption period is (0) months. The Sheriff’s Notice of sale shall be published in a publication of general circulation.
WITNESS, the Honorable Deborra E. Garrett, Judge of the Whatcom County Superior Court and the seal of said Court, affixed thereof this 7th day of August, 2018.
THE SALE DATE has been set for Friday, November 2nd, 2018, 9:30 AM, at the Whatcom County Courthouse, Bellingham, Washington. YOU MAY HAVE A RIGHT TO EXEMPT PROPERTY from the sale under statutes of this state, including sections 6.13.010, 6.13.030, 6.13.040, 6.15.010, and 6.15.060 of the Revised Code of Washington, in the manner described in those statutes.
BILL J. ELFO, Sheriff
Whatcom County
By: SHAUNA BALDETTA, Civil Assistant
Published September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
CAUSE NO. 13-2-01225-8
ONEWEST BANK, FSB, Plaintiff(s),
vs
UNKNOWN HEIRS, AND DEVISEES OF ANDREA CHARROIN; ESTATE OF ANDREA CHARROIN; ERIK CHARROIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES,
Defendant(s).
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, AND DEVISEES OF ANDREA CHARROIN; ESTATE OF ANDREA CHARROIN; ERIK CHARROIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Judgment Debtor(s)
The Superior Court of Whatcom County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Whatcom County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action:
COMMON STREET ADDRESS: 702 NOOKSACK AVENUE, NOOKSACK, WA 98276
FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
A TRACT IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF W.M., BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH LINE OF LINCOLN STREET WITH THE EAST LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET, PER THE MAP OF “NOOKSACK CITY, WASHINGTON,” RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF WHATCOM COUNTY PLAT RECORDS ON PAGE 20; RUNNING THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LINCOLN STREET 150 FEET;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY 150 FEET; THENCE WEST TO THE EAST LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET 150 FEET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE 150 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ALSO THE VACATED NORTH HALF OF LINCOLN STREET ADJOINING SAID TRACT ON THE SOUTH SIDE. EXCEPT THAT PORTION FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 9 LYING ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PREMISES. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
TAX PARCEL NO. 400429 244357 0000
The sale of the above-described property is to take place:
DATE: Friday, November 2, 2018
TIME: 9:30 A.M.
PLACE: WHATCOM COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BELLINGHAM, WA
The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $163,935.04
together with interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below.
ATTORNEY:
MALCOLM CISERNOS
NATHAN SMITH
2112 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92612
949.252.9400
BILL J. ELFO, Sheriff
Whatcom County
By: SHAUNA BALDETTA, Civil Assistant
311 Grand Avenue
Bellingham, WA
(360) 778-6614
Published October 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2018
