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REVISED: BID REVIEW - DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 3
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Strengthen economic conditions and create new opportunities
Improve transportation systems
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
This project is Phase 3 of the revitalization plan to strengthen the downtown business district on Commerce Avenue. This phase will continue efforts to create an accessible and pedestrian friendly corridor which invites sidewalk business use, events and public gatherings, and improves stormwater management.
This project will replace street trees, lighting, landscaping, furnishings, sidewalks, crosswalks, bulb-outs and ADA ramps on Commerce Avenue from Hudson Street to and including the Hemlock Street intersection. Improvements also incorporate raingardens, permeable pavers and pervious concrete to reduce runoff and stormwater impacts.
On March 21, 2017, one bid was received as follows:
$1,227,296.28 - Advanced Excavating Specialists, LLC
$950,000.00 - Engineer’s Estimate
The bid received was determined to be regular and responsive.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
Based on the bid received, total project costs are now estimated at $1,430,000. Total project funding of $1,183,729 is provided from the following funding sources:
$ 202,290 Department of Ecology Stormwater Assistance grant
$ 201,597 Community Development Block Grant (2015)
$ 184,842 Community Development Block Grant (2016)
$ 320,000 Stormwater Fund
$ 200,000 Arterial Street Fund
$ 75,000 Water Construction Fund
$1,183,729 Total Funding
In order to award the bid and construct the project, additional funds in the amount of $246,000 will be provided by the Arterial Street Fund. Postponing the project will result in the loss of a notable portion of the outside funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept the bid and award a contract to Advanced Excavating, LLC, in the amount of $1,227,296.28.