Puget Paving emerges as low bidder in recent construction bid opening

The virtual bid opening for the Public Works Secondary Containment project in University Place, Washington, took place on April 2, 2025. The meeting focused on reviewing bids submitted by various contractors for the project.

Three bids were presented during the session. The first bid was from Dirt Works Northwest, totaling $83,053.94. The proposal was submitted on time, with all required forms filled out and signed, including the bid bond and manpower schedule.

Next, Dodge Excavation submitted a bid of $75,754.31. This bid was also complete, with all necessary documentation included and submitted on time.

The final bid came from Lockwood Construction, which totaled $82,514.85. While most forms were submitted correctly, there was a minor issue regarding the bid bond form, which required clarification. However, all essential documents were ultimately accounted for.

The apparent low bidder for the project was identified as Puget Paving, although their bid was not detailed in the meeting. The meeting concluded with a commitment to review all bids thoroughly to ensure compliance with requirements. Bid tabs are expected to be available later that afternoon for further review.

The session wrapped up with an invitation for any questions from attendees, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the bidding process. Overall, the meeting successfully facilitated the opening of bids for this important public works project.