MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
SUBJECT:
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Award of Bid to Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc. of Puyallup, Washington, in the Amount Bid of $485,573, for Construction of the Bear Creek at 95th Street Stream Enhancement Project No. 20021406
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approval of Award of Bid for the Bear Creek at 95th street Stream Enhancement Project No. 20021406 to Olson Brothers Excavating, Inc. of Puyallup, Washington for the amount bid of $ 485,573 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Maxine Whattam, Interim Director of Public Works 425-556-2310
Gary Schimek, Interim City Engineer 425-556-2742
Tom Hardy, Stream and Habitat Planner 425-556-2762
Bassam Al-Ali, Project Manager 425-556-2743
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
Project Purpose:
To install woody material, regrade creek banks to create backwater channels and alcoves, and revegetation of the surrounding wetlands and open areas.
Project description:
The project area is situated on Bear Creek directly south of NE 95th Street. The project is approximately 1.7 miles northeast of downtown Redmond.
The project will install 6 multi-log structures, create multiple alcoves, two backwater channels and a bank notch, in a 500-foot reach of Bear Creek downstream of NE 95th Street bridge. The project will also remove invasive vegetation off approximately 2 acres of riparian area which will be planted with native trees and shrubs. Half of the enhancements are designated as mitigation for the extended life of the NE 95th St. bridge (to be replaced by 2024), and half of the enhancements are voluntary of critical Chinook habitat.
Bid Results
The project was advertised in the Daily Journal of Commerce on May 15 and May 22, 2019. The City Clerk received bids until 2 pm, on May 30, 2019.
There were (6) bidders and the bids are summarized below:
BIDDER LOCATION AMOUNT BID
Olson Brothers Excavating Inc Puyallup $485,573.00
Rodarte Construction Auburn $502,015.25
Engineering Remediation Group Redmond $521,853.75
Mike McClung Construction Co Buckley $659,505.00
Green tech. Excavation Inc. Lakewood $689,920.00
A-1 Landscaping and Construction Inc. Snohomish $779,949.50
All bidder’s unit prices, extensions and additions have been checked for accuracy and unbalanced bid items. The contractor’s references were checked and found to be acceptable. Staff recommends award to Olson Brothers Excavating Inc. the low and responsive bidder.
IV. PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS HELD
Council Actions / Communication
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Date (MM/DD/YYYY) |
Action / Committee Presentation |
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06/14/2016 |
Planning and Public Works Committee - Design Contract |
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06/21/2016 |
Council Approval - Design Contract |
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11/13/2018 |
Planning and Public Works Committee - 95th St. CWM Grant |
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11/20/2018 |
Council Approval - 95th St. CWM Grant |
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Today |
Approval - Award of Bid |
V. IMPACT
A. Service/Delivery:
This project will enhance Bear Creek and create a diverse stream habitat, enhance native plant communities, remove invasive plant species and half of the project will be designated as mitigation for the extended life of the NE 95th St. bridge.
B. Fiscal Note:
Estimated costs for the project are as shown below:
Current project Budget:
CIP funds $584,316
CWM Grant $143,490
Total Budget amount $727,806
Estimated Project Cost:
Design Phase $131,095
Construction Phase $593,139
Total Estimated Project Cost $724,234
Budget Excess Transfer to CIP $3,572
VI. ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The City Council could choose not to award the contract which will delay construction and habitat degradation would continue.
VII. TIME CONSTRAINTS
Begin Construction July 2019
Complete Construction September 2019
VIII. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Vicinity Map