Legislation Details

File #: AM No. 26-A146 PW   
Type: Consent Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/27/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval of the Final Contract with Johansen Construction Company, in a Final Contract Amount of $5,711,889, and Acceptance of Construction for the Redmond Central Connector Phase 3 Project
Attachments: 1. Attachment A: Project Information Sheet, 2. Attachment B: RCC 3 Council Memo

TO: Members of the City Council

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Public Works

Aaron Bert

425-556-2786

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Public Works

Mike Haley

Project Manager

Parks

Cameron Zapata

Parks Planner

Planning and Community Development

Micah Ross

Senior Engineer

Public Works

Steven Gibbs

Capital Projects Division Manager

Public Works

Brenden Buehler

Acting Deputy Public Works Director

 

 

TITLE:

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Approval of the Final Contract with Johansen Construction Company, in a Final Contract Amount of $5,711,889, and Acceptance of Construction for the Redmond Central Connector Phase 3 Project

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

The Redmond Central Connector Phase 3 (RCC3) Project constructed 1.6-miles of regional trail from the junction of the Bear Creek Trail/East Lake Sammamish Trail to the Cross Kirkland Corridor. This is the third and final phase of a 3.9-mile trail corridor that knits together Redmond Town Center, historic Downtown, Grass Lawn neighborhood, and the Willows business district.

 

Public Works is requesting Council to approve the final contract and accept construction for the Redmond Central Connector Phase 3 (Project No. 1915-315-03). This contract with Johansen Construction Company had a base bid amount of $5,639,490, plus or minus change orders and bid items increase or decrease, resulting in a final contract amount of $5,711,889.41.

 

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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

Redmond Central Connector Master Plan

Transportation Master Plan

Community Strategic Plan - Objective #1: Invest in infrastructure preservation and replacement across the city to maintain the current level of service, the reliability of capital assets, and provide timely and cost-effective replacement.

                     Required:

Council approval is required to accept a Public Works contract that exceeds $300,000 (2018 City Resolution 1503)

                     Council Request:

N/A

                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

 

 

OUTCOMES:

Project objectives include completing phase 3 of the regional trail, which improves the safety, reliability, and connection of the Redmond Central Connector trail system. Construction of RCC3 significantly improves pedestrian and bicycle access and comfort to people walking and riding along the Willows Road corridor. The project met the objectives.

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

N/A

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

N/A

                     Feedback Summary:

N/A

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

$5,711,889.41

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

CIP

 

Budget Priority:

Vibrant and Connected

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain:

N/A

 

Funding source(s):

FHWA Grant, Congressional Directed Spending, WA Dept. of Commerce Grant, PSE, Impact Fees, General Fund

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

Use of Federal Highway grants requires a minimum of 13.5% funding participation by Redmond

 

  Additional budget details attached.

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

5/5/2026

Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works

Provide Direction

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

None proposed at this time

N/A

 

Time Constraints:

Following project acceptance, in accordance with RCW 60.28, the contract retainage will be released upon receipt of clearances from the Washington State Departments of Revenue and Labor and Industries, and a mandatory 45-day waiting period for filing claims and liens.

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

The warranty period begins upon Council acceptance. Not accepting construction will result in delay of warranty start, increasing the project close-out cost.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Project Information Sheet

Attachment B: Additional Project Information