Title
Approval of Bid Award for the 26th Avenue Shared Use Pathway and Water Main Replacement Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to award the construction contract to South Sound Contractors in the amount of $380,535.55 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Report
Issue:
Whether to award the construction contract for the 26th Avenue Shared Use Pathway and Water Main Replacement Project to South Sound Contractors.
Staff Contact:
Randy Wesselman, Project Manager, Public Works, Engineering, 360.753.8477
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
26th Avenue NE, between Gull Harbor Road and Bethel Street, is a two-lane street, with grass/gravel shoulders. There are no sidewalks.
Olympia’s 2003 Sidewalk Program identified the need for a sidewalk/pathway along 26th Avenue. Residents in the area have requested that the City construct sidewalk along 26th Avenue to address the safety of people walking. The Olympia Northwest Neighborhoods Alliance Sub-area Plan (August 2016) also identified the need for a safe walking route along 26th Avenue.
Staff decided a 10-foot wide shared use pathway would best address the active transportation needs of the neighborhood users given the lack of connectivity and facilities on 26th Avenue.
There is an existing six-inch asbestos-cement water main on the south side of 26th Avenue within the project limits. Staff determined the water main is susceptible to damage during construction of the pathway due to age and material type and decided to replace it.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Completing the shared use pathway will significantly improve the safety of people walking and biking along 26th Avenue between Gull Harbor Road and Bethel Street. The shared use pathway will help residents in the neighborhood access an entrance to Priest Point Park. Replacement of the water main will provide reliable water service.
Options:
1. Award the construction contract to South Sound Contractors in the amount of $380,535.55 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
The project proceeds as planned.
2. Do not approve awarding the construction contract, reject all bids, and direct staff to rebid the project.
Delaying the project will delay improving the mobility of both people walking and biking. A delay could also create higher costs and will require additional staff time.
Financial Impact:
This project is identified in the Capital Facilities Plan. Funding for the Shared Use Pathway comes from the Voted Utility Tax approved by the public in September 2004. Funding for the Water Main comes from the Drinking Water Fund.
The low bid of $380,535.55 is just under 20 percent less than the Engineer’s estimate. There are sufficient funds in the budget to complete this project.
Overall project costs:
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Total Low Bid: |
$ |
380,535.55 |
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Contingency to Award (10%): |
$ |
38,053.00 |
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Engineering: Design, Inspection, Consultants |
$ |
239,600.00 |
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Right-of-Way: |
$ |
28,919.50 |
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Total Estimated Project Cost: |
$ |
687,108.05 |
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Available Project Funding: |
$ |
804,000.00 |
Attachments:
Summary of Bids
Vicinity Map