Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Psomas Inc. for the Mottman Road Improvements Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an agreement with Psomas Inc. for $1,425,559.09 for engineering design services for the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements Project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing an agreement with Psomas Inc. for $1,425,559.09 for engineering design services for the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements Project.
Staff Contact:
Brian Philumalee, Senior Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8297.
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In 2015, the City of Olympia and City of Tumwater applied for a grant for the design, right-of-way and construction of the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements Project. This project makes safety improvements for people walking and biking along Mottman Road. In May 2023, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) awarded the Cities of Olympia and Tumwater Connecting Washington (CWA) funds in the amount of $7,608,000 for project design, necessary right-of way, and construction. With 75% of the right-of-way being in Olympia and 25% of the right-of-way being in Tumwater, the grant monies are split 75%/25% respectively.
This design of the corridor is focused on non-motorized improvements that will encourage and enhance multimodal travel along Mottman Road SE, making it a "Complete Street".
On August 13, 2024, City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and City of Tumwater to complete the design and construction of the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements Project.
City Council took a separate action approving accepting the grant from Washington State - 2023 Connecting Washington for $7,608,000.00 to complete the project design and co...
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