Kittitas Reclamation District
CLOSED BID - 9/26/2025 - 11:00AM
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33-EBT-1001: Easton Bull Trout Test Well Drilling
NOTICE: The Kittitas Reclamation District (“District”) hereby gives notice that it will accept sealed Bids for the construction of Project No. 33-EBT-1001, the Easton Rearing and Research Facility – Test Well Drilling project (“Project”).
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The District will receive sealed Bids at the location listed below until 2:00 p.m. local time on September 19, 2025 and will then and there open and publicly read the Bids for the construction of the improvements.
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Kittitas Reclamation District
315 North Water Street
Ellensburg, Washington 98926
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Bid improvements consist of drilling, development and testing of a new 10-inch diameter well, all in accordance with the contract provisions, and the specifications. The well is for providing water supply to the proposed Facility located in the Cascade State Park northeast of Easton Diversion Dam.
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It is the District’s desire to provide the water, up to 320 gallons per minute (gpm), for the operation of the proposed Facility from the groundwater close to the Facility’s site. The purpose of the Project is to investigate the area aquifer through drilling, developing and testing a new 10-inch diameter well up to a 75-foot depth, at the selected location in accordance with Washington Department of Ecology Preliminary Permit G4-36161 to verify the groundwater capacity for the required water. Total bonding capacity for all reaches if options are awarded is estimated at $200,000 to $300,000.
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Specifications and Bidding Documents are only available electronically on the District website (kittitasreclamationdistrict.org/current-bids) beginning August 22, 2025.
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Bidding Documents are for the purpose of obtaining bids for the Work. No authorization or conference of license is granted by District issuance of the Bidding Documents. Bidders are solely responsible for the cost of preparing their Bids. The District specifically reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all Bids or re-Bids or to waive inconsequential deviations from Bid requirements not involving time, price, or work quality.
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A pre-bid conference will be held at 9 A.M. local time on August 27, 2025, at the Kittitas Reclamation District (KRD) Easton Diversion Dam, located south of the Easton State Park entrance, at 150 Lake Easton State Park Rd, Easton WA, 98925. Representatives of District and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference or independently scheduled site visit prior to submitting a bid. For bidders unable to attend the scheduled pre-bid conference, contact the District to schedule access to the site to view existing conditions. Any questions stemming from site visits will need to be submitted for public response through the District bid information posting process.
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Contact for questions:
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Bob Main, Project Supervisor
Kittitas Reclamation District
509-929-5012
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David Allison, Project Engineer
Jacobs Engineering
​425-233-3051
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Documents
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Addendum #2 - NOTICE EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR BIDS - September 17, 2025:
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The Kittitas Reclamation District (“District”) hereby gives notice that it has extended the Bid Deadline Project No. 33-EBT-1001, the Easton Rearing and Research Facility – Test Well Drilling project.
The District will receive sealed Bids at the location listed below until 11:00 AM local time on Friday September 26, 2025 and will then and there open and publicly read the Bids for the construction of the improvements.
Kittitas Reclamation District
315 North Water Street
Ellensburg, Washington 98926
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CLOSED BID - 9/26/2025 - 2:00PM
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33-EBT-1002: Easton Bull Trout Main Facility
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NOTICE: The Kittitas Reclamation District (“District”) hereby gives notice that it will accept sealed Bids for the construction of Project No. 33-EBT-1002, the Easton Rearing and Research Facility project (“Project”).
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The District will receive sealed Bids at the location listed below until 2:00 p.m. local time on September 26, 2025 and will then and there open and publicly read the Bids for the construction of the improvements.
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Kittitas Reclamation District
315 North Water Street
Ellensburg, Washington 98926
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The project will provide a fish facility building to rear and research Yakima Basin endangered fish species and enhance the recovery of the Bull Trout population. The proposed Facility is located adjacent to the Easton State Park northeast of Easton Diversion Dam. Bid improvements consist of installing the rearing and research building and all the required equipment and utilities as defined in the design drawings to operate the facility.
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The Project has been divided into two phases based on the available funding. Phase 1 of the bid improvements are for installing the facility’s metal building including the earthwork and foundation, installing the exterior doors and windows as well as all the underground utilities and plumbing inside and outside of the building.
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Phase 2 of the bid improvements are for installing all the interior structures including the walls, doors and windows as well as all the mechanical, electrical and operational equipment inside and outside of the facility. Phase 2 award will depend on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, grant funding award, weather, cost, Contractors work plan and demonstrated productivity on Phase 1. Total bonding capacity for all phases if options are awarded is estimated at $3,500,000 to $4,000,000.
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Specifications and Bidding Documents are only available electronically via the District website (kittitasreclamationdistrict.org/current-bids) beginning August 29, 2025.
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Bidding Documents are for the purpose of obtaining bids for the Work. No authorization or conference of license is granted by District issuance of the Bidding Documents. Bidders are solely responsible for the cost of preparing their Bids. The District specifically reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all Bids or re-Bids or to waive inconsequential deviations from Bid requirements not involving time, price, or work quality.
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A pre-bid conference will be held at 10 A.M. local time on September 11, 2025, at the Project site (at the Kittitas Reclamation District (KRD) Eason Diversion Dam, located adjacent of the Easton State Park entrance, at 150 Lake Eason Park Rd, Easton WA, 98925. Representatives of District and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference or independently scheduled site visit prior to submitting a bid. For bidders unable to attend the scheduled pre-bid conference, contact the District to schedule access to the site to view existing conditions. Any questions stemming from site visits will need to be submitted for public response through the District bid information posting process.
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Contact for questions:
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Bob Main, Project Supervisor
Kittitas Reclamation District
509-929-5012
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David Allison, Project Engineer
Jacobs Engineering
​425-233-3051
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Documents​
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APPARENT LOW BIDDER & BID TABS
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CLOSED BID -10/6/2025- 2:00PM
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33-SBC-1009, the South Branch Canal Improvements – 2025-26 Reaches (Milepost 12.8 to Milepost 13.6)
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NOTICE: The Kittitas Reclamation District (“District”) hereby gives notice that it will accept sealed Bids for the construction of Project No. 33-SBC-1009, the South Branch Canal Improvements – 2025-26 Reaches (Milepost 12.8 to Milepost 13.6) project (“Project”).
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The District will receive sealed Bids at the location listed below until 2:00 p.m. local time on October 6, 2025 and will then and there open and publicly read the Bids for the construction of the improvements.
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Kittitas Reclamation District
315 North Water Street
Ellensburg, Washington 98926
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Bid improvements consist of open channel canal replacement with large diameter pipeline, road improvements, drainage, earthwork and other work, all in accordance with the contract plans, the contract provisions, and the specifications. The improvements are for construction of water conservation and operational improvements to the KRD system. Requested work follows the existing South Branch Canal alignment starting downstream of the existing pipeline to open channel canal transition at Station 675+94 (MP12.8).
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The Project improvements in these documents are for pipeline and roadway improvements of existing open channel described as work related to canal improvements for 4,128 feet of pipe between existing canal Station 675+94 (MP12.8) and Station 718+68 (MP13.6). Total bonding capacity for all reaches if options are awarded is estimated at $4 million to $5 million.
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Plans, specifications, and Bidding Documents are only available electronically on the District website (kittitasreclamationdistrict.org/current-bids) beginning September 8, 2025.
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Bidding Documents are for the purpose of obtaining bids for the Work. No authorization or conference of license is granted by District issuance of the Bidding Documents. Bidders are solely responsible for the cost of preparing their Bids. The District specifically reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all Bids or re-Bids or to waive inconsequential deviations from Bid requirements not involving time, price, or work quality.
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A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 9 A.M. local time on September 15, 2025, beginning at the District office, 315 North Water Street, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. Bidders are required to attend and participate in the conference or independently scheduled site visit prior to submitting a bid. For bidders unable to attend the scheduled pre-bid conference, contact the District to schedule access to the site to view existing conditions. Any questions stemming from site visits will need to be submitted for public response through the District bid information posting process.
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Contact for questions:
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Bob Main, Project Supervisor
Kittitas Reclamation District
509-929-5012
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David Allison, Project Engineer
Jacobs Engineering
​425-233-3051
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​Documents:
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Pre-Bid Site Visit Sign in Sheet
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