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WA Rev Code § 39.04.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.270 - Electronic data processing and telecommunications systems—Municipalities—Acquisition method—Competitive negotiation—Findings, intent.

RCW 39.04.270 Electronic data processing and telecommunications systems—Municipalities—Acquisition method—Competitive negotiation—Findings, intent.(1) The legislature finds that the unique aspects of electronic data processing and telecommunications systems and the importance of these systems for effective administration warrant separate acquisition authority for electronic data processing and telecommunication systems. It is the intent of the legislature that municipalities utilize an acquisition method for electronic data processing and telecommunication systems that is both competitive and compatible with the needs of the municipalities.(2) A municipality may acquire electronic data processing or telecommunication equipment, software, or services through competitive negotiation rather than through competitive bidding.(3) "Competitive negotiation," for the purposes of this section, shall include, as a minimum, the following requirements:(a) A request for proposal shall be prepared and submitted to an adequate number of qualified sources, as determined by the municipality in its discretion, to permit reasonable competition consistent with the requirements of the procurement. Notice of the request for the proposal must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least thirteen days before the last date upon which proposals will be received. The request for proposal shall identify significant evaluation factors, including price, and their relative importance.(b) The municipality shall provide reasonable procedures for technical evaluation of the proposals received, identification of qualified sources, and selection for awarding the contract.(c) The award shall be made to the qualified bidder whose proposal is most advantageous to the municipality with price and other factors considered. The municipality may reject any and all proposals for good cause and request new proposals.[ 1996 c 257 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 39.04.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.280 - Competitive bidding requirements—Exemptions.

RCW 39.04.280 Competitive bidding requirements—Exemptions.This section provides uniform exemptions to competitive bidding requirements utilized by municipalities when awarding contracts for public works and contracts for purchases. The statutes governing a specific type of municipality may also include other exemptions from competitive bidding requirements. The purpose of this section is to supplement and not to limit the current powers of any municipality to provide exemptions from competitive bidding requirements.(1) Competitive bidding requirements may be waived by the governing body of the municipality for:(a) Purchases that are clearly and legitimately limited to a single source of supply;(b) Purchases involving special facilities or market conditions;(c) Purchases in the event of an emergency;(d) Purchases of insurance or bonds; and(e) Public works in the event of an emergency.(2)(a) The waiver of competitive bidding requirements under subsection (1) of this section may be by resolution or by the terms of written policies adopted by the municipality, at the option of the governing body of the municipality. If the governing body elects to waive competitive bidding requirements by the terms of written policies adopted by the municipality, immediately after the award of any contract, the contract and the factual basis for the exception must be recorded and open to public inspection.If a resolution is adopted by a governing body to waive competitive bidding requirements under (b) of this subsection, the resolution must recite the factual basis for the exception. This subsection (2)(a) does not apply in the event of an emergency.(b) If an emergency exists, the person or persons designated by the governing body of the municipality to act in the event of an emergency may declare an emergency situation exists, waive competitive bidding requirements, and award all necessary contracts on behalf of the municipality to address the emergency situation. If a contract is awarded without competitive bidding due to an emergency, a written finding of the existence of an emergency must be made by the governing body or its designee and duly entered of record no later than two weeks following the award of the contract.(3) For purposes of this section "emergency" means unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the municipality that either: (a) Present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions; or (b) will likely result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.[ 1998 c 278 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 39.04.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.290 - Contracts for building engineering systems.

RCW 39.04.290 Contracts for building engineering systems.(1) A state agency or local government may award contracts of any value for the design, fabrication, and installation of building engineering systems by: (a) Using a competitive bidding process or request for proposals process where bidders are required to provide final specifications and a bid price for the design, fabrication, and installation of building engineering systems, with the final specifications being approved by an appropriate design, engineering, and/or public regulatory body; or (b) using a competitive bidding process where bidders are required to provide final specifications for the final design, fabrication, and installation of building engineering systems as part of a larger project with the final specifications for the building engineering systems portion of the project being approved by an appropriate design, engineering, and/or public regulatory body. The provisions of chapter 39.80 RCW do not apply to the design of building engineering systems that are included as part of a contract described under this section.(2) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(a) "Building engineering systems" means those systems where contracts for the systems customarily have been awarded with a requirement that the contractor provide final approved specifications, including fire alarm systems, building sprinkler systems, pneumatic tube systems, extensions of heating, ventilation, or air conditioning control systems, chlorination and chemical feed systems, emergency generator systems, building signage systems, pile foundations, and curtain wall systems.(b) "Local government" means any county, city, town, school district, or other special district, municipal corporation, or quasi-municipal corporation.(c) "State agency" means the department of enterprise services, the state parks and recreation commission, the department of fish and wildlife, the department of natural resources, any institution of higher education as defined under RCW 28B.10.016, and any other state agency delegated authority by the department of enterprise services to engage in building, renovation, remodeling, alteration, improvement, or repair activities.[ 2015 c 225 § 35; 2001 c 34 § 1.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 39.04.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.300 - Apprenticeship training programs—Purpose.

RCW 39.04.300 Apprenticeship training programs—Purpose.A well-trained construction trades workforce is critical to the ability of the state of Washington to construct public works. Studies of the state's workforce highlight population trends that, without a concerted effort to offset them, will lead to an inadequate supply of skilled workers in the construction industry. State government regularly constructs public works. The efficient and economical construction of public works projects will be harmed if there is not an ample supply of trained construction workers. Apprenticeship training programs are particularly effective in providing training and experience to individuals seeking to enter or advance in the workforce. By providing for apprenticeship utilization on public works projects, state government can create opportunities for training and experience that will help assure that a trained workforce will be available, including returning veterans, in sufficient numbers in the future for the construction of public works. Furthermore, the state of Washington hereby establishes its intent to assist returning veterans through programs such as the "helmets to hardhats" program, which is administered by the center for military recruitment, assessment, and veterans employment. It is the state's intent to assist returning veterans with apprenticeship placement career opportunities, in order to expedite the transition from military service to the construction workforce.[ 2006 c 321 § 1; 2005 c 3 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 3: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [February 24, 2005]." [ 2005 c 3 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 39.04.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.310 - Apprenticeship training programs—Definitions.

RCW 39.04.310 Apprenticeship training programs—Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW 39.04.300 and 39.04.320 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Apprentice" means an apprentice enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship training program.(2) "Apprenticeship utilization plan" means a plan submitted by a prospective bidder specifically detailing verifiable efforts to meet the apprenticeship utilization requirements.(3) "Apprentice utilization requirement" means the requirement that the appropriate percentage of labor hours be performed by apprentices.(4) "Labor hours" means the total hours of workers receiving an hourly wage who are directly employed upon the public works project. "Labor hours" includes hours performed by workers employed by the contractor and all subcontractors working on the project. "Labor hours" does not include hours worked by foremen, superintendents, owners, and workers who are not subject to prevailing wage requirements.(5) "School district" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.315.025.(6) "State-approved apprenticeship training program" means an apprenticeship training program approved by the Washington state apprenticeship council.[ 2020 c 255 § 1; 2015 c 48 § 1; 2007 c 437 § 1; 2005 c 3 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 3: See note following RCW 39.04.300.
WA Rev Code § 39.04.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.330 - Use of wood products—Compliance with chapter 39.35D RCW.

RCW 39.04.330 Use of wood products—Compliance with chapter 39.35D RCW.For purposes of determining compliance with chapter 39.35D RCW, the department of enterprise services shall credit the project for using wood products with a credible third party sustainable forest certification or from forests regulated under chapter 76.09 RCW, the Washington forest practices act.[ 2015 c 225 § 37; 2005 c 12 § 11.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 39.04.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.340 - Apprenticeship and training council outreach effort.

RCW 39.04.340 Apprenticeship and training council outreach effort.The Washington state apprenticeship and training council shall lead and coordinate an outreach effort to educate returning veterans about apprenticeship and career opportunities in the construction industry. The outreach effort shall include information about the "helmets to hardhats" program and other paths for making the transition from military service to the construction workforce. The outreach effort shall be developed and coordinated with apprenticeship programs, other state agencies involved in workforce training, and representatives of contractors and labor.[ 2006 c 321 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 39.04.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.360 - Payment of undisputed claims.

RCW 39.04.360 Payment of undisputed claims.No later than thirty days after satisfactory completion of any additional work or portion of any additional work by a contractor on a public works project, the state or municipality shall issue a change order to the contract for the full dollar amount of the work not in dispute between the state or municipality and the contractor. If the state or municipality does not issue such a change order within the thirty days, interest must accrue on the dollar amount of the additional work satisfactorily completed and not in dispute until a change order is issued. The state or municipality shall pay this interest at a rate of one percent per month. For the purposes of this section, additional work is work beyond the scope defined in the contract between the contractor and the state or municipality.[ 2009 c 193 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 39.04.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.400 - Repair or replacement of structurally deficient bridges.

RCW 39.04.400 Repair or replacement of structurally deficient bridges.The repair or replacement of a city, town, or county bridge deemed structurally deficient, as defined in RCW 43.21C.470, may use the contracting process available under RCW 47.28.170.[ 2015 c 144 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 39.04.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.410 - Public works projects—Pollinator habitat.

RCW 39.04.410 Public works projects—Pollinator habitat.If a public works project includes landscaping, at least 25 percent of the planted area must be pollinator habitat to the extent practicable. For purposes of this section, "pollinator habitat" means an area of land that is or may be developed as habitat beneficial for the feeding, nesting, and reproduction of all pollinators, including honey bees. The department of agriculture, in consultation with the conservation commission and the department of fish and wildlife, must develop a list of native forage plants that are pollen-rich or nectar-rich and beneficial for all pollinators, including honey bees.[ 2021 c 278 § 7.]NOTES:Purpose—Intent—2021 c 278: See note following RCW 43.23.320.
WA Rev Code § 39.04.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.900 - Rights may not be waived—Construction—1992 c 223.

RCW 39.04.900 Rights may not be waived—Construction—1992 c 223.(1) The rights provided in chapter 223, Laws of 1992 may not be waived by the parties and a contract provision that provides for waiver of the rights provided in chapter 223, Laws of 1992 is void as against public policy.(2) Chapter 223, Laws of 1992 is to be liberally construed to provide security for all parties intended to be protected by its provisions.[ 1992 c 223 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—1992 c 223: See note following RCW 39.76.011.Application—1992 c 223: See RCW 39.04.901.
WA Rev Code § 39.04.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.04 - Public Works.|39.04.901 - Application—1992 c 223.

RCW 39.04.901 Application—1992 c 223.RCW 39.76.011, 60.28.011, 60.28.021, 60.28.051, 39.04.250, and 39.04.900 are applicable to all public works contracts entered into on or after September 1, 1992, relating to the construction of any work of improvement.[ 2009 c 219 § 1; 1992 c 223 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—1992 c 223: See note following RCW 39.76.011.
WA Rev Code § 39.06.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.06 - Public Works—Registration, Licensing, of Contractors.|39.06.010 - Contracts with unregistered or unlicensed contractors and with other violators prohibited.

RCW 39.06.010 Contracts with unregistered or unlicensed contractors and with other violators prohibited.No agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions may execute a contract:(1) With any contractor who is not registered or licensed as may be required by the laws of this state other than contractors on highway projects who have been prequalified as required by RCW 47.28.070, with the department of transportation to perform highway construction, reconstruction, or maintenance; or(2) For two years from the date that a violation is finally determined, with any person or entity who has been determined by the respective administering agency to have violated RCW 50.12.070(1)(b), 51.16.070(1)(b), or * 82.32.070(1)(b). During this two-year period, the person or entity may not be permitted to bid, or have a bid considered, on any public works contract.[ 1997 c 54 § 1; 1984 c 7 § 43; 1967 c 70 § 3.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 82.32.070 was amended by 1999 c 358 § 14, changing subsection (1)(b) to subsection (2).Construction building permits—Cities, towns or counties prohibited from issuing without verification of registration: RCW 18.27.110.
WA Rev Code § 39.06.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.06 - Public Works—Registration, Licensing, of Contractors.|39.06.020 - Verification of subcontractor responsibility criteria.

RCW 39.06.020 Verification of subcontractor responsibility criteria.A public works contractor must verify responsibility criteria for each first tier subcontractor, and a subcontractor of any tier that hires other subcontractors must verify responsibility criteria for each of its subcontractors. Verification shall include that each subcontractor, at the time of subcontract execution, meets the responsibility criteria listed in RCW 39.04.350(1) and possesses an electrical contractor license, if required by chapter 19.28 RCW, or an elevator contractor license, if required by chapter 70.87 RCW. This verification requirement, as well as the responsibility criteria, must be included in every public works contract and subcontract of every tier.[ 2007 c 133 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 39.08.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.08 - Contractor's Bond.|39.08.015 - Liability for failure to take bond.

RCW 39.08.015 Liability for failure to take bond.If any board of county commissioners of any county, or mayor and common council of any incorporated city or town, or tribunal transacting the business of any municipal corporation shall fail to take such bond as herein required, such county, incorporated city or town, or other municipal corporation, shall be liable to the persons mentioned in RCW 39.08.010, to the full extent and for the full amount of all such debts so contracted by such contractor.[ 1909 c 207 § 2; RRS § 1160. Prior: 1888 p 15 § 2. Formerly RCW 39.08.070.]
WA Rev Code § 39.08.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.08 - Contractor's Bond.|39.08.065 - Notice to contractor condition to suit on bond when supplies are furnished to subcontractor.

RCW 39.08.065 Notice to contractor condition to suit on bond when supplies are furnished to subcontractor.Every person, firm, or corporation furnishing materials, supplies, or provisions to be used in the construction, performance, carrying on, prosecution, or doing of any work for the state, or any county, city, town, district, municipality, or other public body, shall, not later than ten days after the date of the first delivery of such materials, supplies, or provisions to any subcontractor or agent of any person, firm, or corporation having a subcontract for the construction, performance, carrying on, prosecution, or doing of such work, deliver or mail to the contractor a notice in writing stating in substance and effect that such person, firm, or corporation has commenced to deliver materials, supplies, or provisions for use thereon, with the name of the subcontractor or agent ordering or to whom the same is furnished and that such contractor and his or her bond will be held for the payment of the same, and no suit or action shall be maintained in any court against the contractor or his or her bond to recover for such material, supplies, or provisions or any part thereof unless the provisions of this section have been complied with.[ 2011 c 336 § 804; 1915 c 167 § 1; RRS § 1159-1. Formerly RCW 39.08.020.]
WA Rev Code § 39.08.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.08 - Contractor's Bond.|39.08.100 - Marine vessel construction—Security in lieu of bond.

RCW 39.08.100 Marine vessel construction—Security in lieu of bond.On contracts for construction, maintenance, or repair of a marine vessel, the department of transportation, a public transportation benefit area, a passenger-only ferry service district, or any county may permit, subject to specified format and conditions, the substitution of one or more of the following alternate forms of security in lieu of all or part of the bond: Certified check, replacement bond, cashier's check, treasury bills, an irrevocable bank letter of credit, assignment of a savings account, or other liquid assets specifically approved by the secretary of transportation, county engineer, or equivalent for a public transportation benefit area or a passenger-only ferry service district, for their respective projects. The secretary of transportation, county engineer, or equivalent for a public transportation benefit area or a passenger-only ferry service district, respectively, shall predetermine and include in the special provisions of the bid package the amount of this alternative form of security or bond, or a combination of the two, on a case-by-case basis, in an amount adequate to protect one hundred percent of the state's or county's exposure to loss. Assets used as an alternative form of security shall not be used to secure the bond. By October 1, 1989, the department shall develop and adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW that establish the procedures for determining the state's exposure to loss on contracts for construction, maintenance, or repair of a marine vessel. Prior to awarding any contract limiting security to the county's, public transportation benefit area's, or passenger-only ferry service district's exposure to loss, the governing board of the county or agency shall develop and adopt an ordinance or resolution that establishes the procedure for determining the county's or agency's exposure to loss on contracts for construction, maintenance, or repair of a marine vessel.[ 2018 c 89 § 2; 2005 c 101 § 1; 1989 c 58 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 89: See note following RCW 39.08.030.Effective date—2005 c 101: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 20, 2005]." [ 2005 c 101 § 2.]