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 Director |
|
Public Works |
Steve Gibbs |
Capital Projects Division Manager |
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Parks |
Quinn Kuhnhausen |
Facilities Manager |
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Public Works |
John Mork |
Project Manager |
TITLE:
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Award Bid to Alpha Developers, LLC of Seattle, WA, in the Amount of $929,829 for the Fire Station 17 Siding Replacement Project
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This contract with Alpha Developers, LLC in the amount of $929,829 is for construction of the Fire Station 17 Siding Replacement Project.
Public Works is also requesting Council increase the total funding for this project from $1,119,620 to $1,299,620.
During routine inspection, Facilities staff discovered moisture intrusion behind the siding of the building which is causing the siding to fail. Facilities staff is recommending replacing the siding to prevent further damage to the building envelope. Work on this project includes replacing the weather barrier and flashing as well as replacing the exterior siding.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
CIP
• Required:
Council approval is required to award a Public Works contract that exceeds $300,000 (2018 City Resolution 1503)
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
This project will replace the building weather barrier, flashing and exterior siding. This will prevent further damage to the building structure and extend building life.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
This work will take place on the fire station property and will not impact neighbors or traffic.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$929,829
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Public Works is requesting an additional $180,000 to complete the project. The cost increase is primarily due to the siding material and rainscreen system being higher quality than what was originally estimated. The project team deliberated over various options and the preferred siding will reduce maintenance cost and increase longevity.
There is available funding in General Government for the budget increase request from other project savings and end balances. See Attachment A for details on project funding and budget.
Funding source(s):
General Government CIP
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☒ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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1/16/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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4/2/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Approve |
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4/16/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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3/25/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Approve |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/1/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
Award of bid must occur by April 1, or the contractor may withdraw their bid. If the contractor withdraws their bid, there is a risk of project delays and extra costs.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Not awarding the contract will result in delaying the project and potentially increasing the cost to complete the project. The building will also be further damaged by moisture getting into the structure.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Project Information Sheet
Attachment B: Additional Project Information