Title
Approval of a Bid Award for the Yelm Highway Community Park Phase 1 Construction Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the bid award for the Yelm Highway Community Park Phase 1 Project to Active Construction Inc.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the bid award for the Yelm Highway Community Park Phase 1 Project to Active Construction Inc.
Staff Contact:
Melissa McFadden, P.E., Planning & Design Manager, Parks, Arts and Recreation, (360) 763-8152.
Presenter(s):
None – Consent calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia is ready to break ground on the Jolene Unsoeld Community Park, referred to as the Yelm Highway Community Park Project in the contract documents, late in the fourth quarter of 2026. Park construction will be in accordance with the Master Plan approved by Council in 2022. We are proceeding with implementation of Phase 1 park improvements at this time.
This project provides for construction of a new community park on Yelm Highway at Wiggins Road. Project elements include installation of a rectangular synthetic turf field striped for soccer and lacrosse with a nearby soccer mini-pitch and Lappset interactive play features; 13 pickleball courts, including one for accessible play; a playground, restrooms and picnic shelter with accessible elements for all users; 2 full-size basketball courts; a dog park; a park maintenance facility with office and shop space; and all needed utility and parking to support the Phase 1 park improvements.
Climate Analysis:
This project provides facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists, including construction of a new shared use path and concrete improvements to support a bus stop on Yelm Highway. In addition, EV Charging Stations will be provided for the public and Park Maintenance Facility vehicles, and lighting throughout the park is LED.
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