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 |
Vangie Garcia |
Deputy Public Works Director |
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Public Works |
Steve Gibbs |
Capital Construction Division Manager |
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Public Works |
Isabel Diaz |
Senior Traffic Engineer |
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Public Works |
John Mork |
Project Manager |
TITLE:
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Approval of a Consultant Agreement with DOWL, in the Amount of $300,477, for the Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Improvements (164th Ave. NE, East Lake Sammamish Parkway, NE 104th Street) Project
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This consultant agreement with DOWL in the amount of $300,477 is for design and construction services for the Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Improvement (164th Ave. NE, East Lake Sammamish Parkway, NE 104th Street) project, Project No. 2520.
This project will install rectangular rapid flash beacon (RRFB) crosswalks, update street channelization, install concrete median islands, and update ADA curb ramps at 164th Avenue NE - NE 87th Street to NE 90th Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway, and multiple locations along NE 104th Street.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Transportation Master Plan, ADA Transition Plan
• Required:
Council approval is required to award an Architectural and Engineering Services agreement that exceeds $50,000 (2018 City Resolution 1503)
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Public Works is requesting this item go forward for Council approval at the June 17, 2025, Council business meeting
OUTCOMES:
This project will provide safer, protected crossings for employees, residents and business patrons.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
City Communications and Public Works staff will alert local resident, businesses, and commuters to construction impacts prior to work beginning.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Social media, email, postcards, message boards, etc. as appropriate.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$300,477
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):
Transportation CIP
Budget/Funding Constraints:
None
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/3/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Approve |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/17/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Not approving the design contract affects the anticipated city project timeline for construction and the completion of this project would be delayed according to CIP budget documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Improvement (164th, ELSP, 104th) Project Information Sheet
Attachment B: Dowl Consultant Agreement