CITY OF SEATTLE
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AN ORDINANCE relating to public works contracts; amending provisions of the small works roster and contractor bond processes to align with state law; and amending Sections 20.40.020 and 20.48.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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WHEREAS, RCW 35.22.620 previously allowed certain contracts to be awarded using a small works roster process under RCW 39.04.155; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.155 was repealed and replaced with RCW 39.04.151 through RCW 39.04.154 to reflect programmatic revisions to the establishment and use of the small works rosters for select public works projects in Washington State, including the establishment of a statewide roster option available to participating agencies through the Municipal Research Services Center, the creation of a new Public Works Small Business Enterprise (PWSBE) Certification Program through the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, the addition of a Direct Contracting Option for small works roster public works projects estimated to cost $150,000 or less, and the option for agencies to waive state retainage and contract bond requirements for small works roster projects of $5,000 or less; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.22.620 was amended to delete "RCW 39.04.155" and add "RCW 39.04.151 through RCW 39.04.154"; and
WHEREAS, chapter 39.08 RCW provides public works contractors with the option to have ten percent of the contract amount retained in lieu of providing a contract bond for public works projects of $150,000 or less; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that the RCW changes align with the City's equity in contracting policies by facilitating opportunities for small businesses to participate as prime contractors on select City public works projects; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 20.40.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 123361, is amended as follows: ...
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