Title
Approval of Bid Award for the 4th Avenue and Plum Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to award the construction contract to Rognlin's, Inc., in the amount of $1,121,967.16, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Report
Issue:
Whether to award the construction contract to Rognlin's, Inc., in the amount of $1,121,967.16, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Staff Contact:
Randy Wesselman, Project Manager, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8477
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In June 2022, the Washington State Department of Transportation awarded the City a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Program grant of $1,269,000 for the design and construction of the 4th Avenue and Plum Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Project.
The project addresses pedestrian and bike safety performance in and around the intersection of 4th Avenue and Plum Street, while improving on other modal safety performance.
The project includes:
* Separated bike lane
* Sidewalk repairs
* New pavement markings
* New curb access ramps and bulb-outs
* Signalization upgrades
* Paving
Climate Analysis:
This project supports increased use of active forms of travel by encouraging walking and biking which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This project is supported with funding from Washington State's Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA supports Washington's climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health.
Equity Analysis:
This project will provide improved access to the City's bicycle and pedestrian system, making use of that system easier and safer for everyone who uses it.
Except for temporary construction impacts there does not appear to be any indication that this project will create a burden o...
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