TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Mike Haley |
Project Manager |
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Parks |
Cameron Zapata |
Parks Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Micah Ross |
Senior Engineer |
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Public Works |
Steven Gibbs |
Capital Projects Division Manager |
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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)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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5/5/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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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