Contracts must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder as per RCW 39.04.010. This page provides a general overview of the public works bidding and award procedures for local governments in Washington State.Bidding is the formal and competitive procurement procedure through which offers for construction are requested, received, and evaluated. Q: What is a solicitation? Q: What is an Invitation for Bid (IFB)? Bidder Address: Click or tap here to enter text. Instructions: Bidders must fill out completely the bid worksheet and submit with proposal. Within the previous five years, has your firm been determined to be a non-responsible bidder for proposal for any government contract? Yes: No: Please explain. Do not submit these forms with your bid.