Title
Approval of Bid Award for Henderson Boulevard Sidewalk Project
Issue:
Whether to award the low bid which is 13 percent below the Engineer’s estimate. Timely bid award will allow the project to proceed as planned.
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager’s Recommendation:
Move to award and authorize the City Manager to sign the Construction Contract with Northwest Cascade, Inc. in the amount of $511,361.00.
Staff Contact:
Brett Bures, Project Manager, Public Works Technical Services, 360.753.8290
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
This project is identified in the Capital Facilities Plan as part of the voter-approved Parks and Pathways Program. If approved, the project will start in late June and should be completed before school starts.
Project scope:
· East Side of Henderson Boulevard from Pioneer Elementary to South Trailhead Entrance of Watershed Park
Currently, bicyclists and pedestrians share a 12-foot-wide asphalt bicycle lane. This project will separate the existing shared lane into a 5-foot-wide asphalt bicycle lane and a separate pervious concrete sidewalk.
· North Side of Carlyon Avenue from Henderson Boulevard to Cloverfield Drive
Currently, there are no bike lanes or sidewalks. This project will build a pervious concrete sidewalk.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
If approved:
· The project addresses the safety considerations/concerns of pedestrians, transit users, and bicyclists as vehicle volumes are moderately high in this residential neighborhood with two nearby schools.
· Staff informed the Centerwood Neighborhood Association about the upcoming construction.
· Henderson Boulevard will remain open during construction with intermittent, one-way lane closures, as needed for construction activities.
· Pervious concrete will be used for the sidewalk, which decreases the need for additional storm water management.
Options:
1. Award and authorize the City Mana...
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