Public notice is hereby given that bids will be received for the City of Richland’s Van Giesen Shelterbelt Improvements project by the City of Richland Purchasing Division until the date and time specified above, at which time bids will be opened and read publicly. This project includes demolition and replacement of existing concrete driveways with sidewalk. Demolition of existing sections of HMA pathway and the construction of new pathway to the intersection of Van Giesen Blvd. and HWY 240. Project includes minor irrigation and landscape restoration. This project is estimated at $90,000 to $125,000 The City of Richland in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 200d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Small, Minority and Women-owned firms are encouraged to submit bid.