Title
Approval of Bid Award for the Downtown Bike Corridor 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 $499,881.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve staff's recommendation to award the construction contract for the Downtown Bike Corridor Project to Rognlin's Inc.
Staff Contact:
Dave Rosen, Project Engineer II, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8576
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Olympia includes the Downtown Bike Corridor project in its Transportation Master Plan. Bike Corridors use lower traffic streets and have enhanced crossings at higher traffic streets. The goal is to provide a lower-stress bike network that appeals to a wide range of bicyclists. This project would connect an existing Bike Corridor at Sylvester Park with the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail. Work would occur on Washington Street, 10th Avenue, Cherry Street, Union Avenue, 11th Avenue, Chestnut Street, and Eastside Street.
Climate Analysis:
This project will support use of active forms of travel by encouraging walking and biking which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
This project will provide improved access to the City's lower-stress bike network and trail system for everyone using them. Except for temporary construction impacts there does not appear to be any indication that this project will create a burden on anyone in the community. We are unable to gather reliable data about demographics to conduct analysis during project development. While the project appears to be located in an area that contains lower property values and rental properties, there is no data to indicate how this project will address disparities in our community.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Public Safety - The project will construct a Bi...
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