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File #: CM 26-139   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Referred
File created: 2/23/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Toole Design for Engineering Services for the 148th Ave Safety Corridor Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Grant Award Letter, 3. Attachment B: Draft Consultant Agreement

TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Planning and Community Development

Carol Helland

425-556-2107

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Planning and Community Development

Seraphie Allen

Deputy Director

Planning and Community Development

Michael Hintze

Transportation Planning Manager

Planning and Community Development

Micah Ross

Senior Engineer

 

 

TITLE:

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Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Toole Design for Engineering Services for the 148th Ave Safety Corridor Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

Toole Design has been selected to perform design engineering services for the 148th Ave Safety Corridor Project (NE 31st St to Willows Road). The total contract amount is not to exceed $300,000. Staff are requesting approval for the Mayor to sign the consultant agreement, and approval to secure right-of-way an/or easements needed to construct the project. The project is being funded by Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) funding and is identified in the City’s Safer Streets Action Plan.

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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

Capital Investment Program (CIP), Transportation Master Plan (TMP)

TMP Pedestrian Plan Strategy 2: Construct prioritized low-stress pedestrian crossings

                     Required:

RCW 39.80 and City Purchasing Policies and Procedures require Council authorization for the mayor to sign the contract.

                     Council Request:

N/A

                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

OUTCOMES:

Design and construction of this project helps implement the projects and actions identified in the City’s Safer Streets Action Plan and will improve safety for residents and employees along the corridor accessing transit and other services.

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

Community engagement during the development of the Local Road Safety Plan (incorporated into the Safer Streets Action Plan) was completed during the development of that Plan, and project specific engagement will take place during the design phase.

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

Outreach will include at a minimum: website updates, postcard mailer, open house, and direct coordination with City of Bellevue staff.

                     Feedback Summary:

N/A

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

Total Project Cost:                     $1,518,000

Design Phase Total:                     $300,000

Construction Phase:                     $1,218,000

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

0000384 - Transportation Capital CIP

 

Budget Priority:

Vibrant and Connected

 

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

If yes, explain:

Annual operations and maintenance costs after project is completed

 

Funding source(s):

Grant - Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

All funds must be obligated by April 30, 2027

 

  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

Item has not been presented to Council

N/A

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

3/17/2026

Business Meeting

Approve

 

Time Constraints:

Grant funds must be fully obligated by April 30, 2027

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

Grant funds will be returned.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Grant Award Letter

Attachment B: Draft Consultant Agreement