TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
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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Public Works |
Eric Dawson |
Engineering Supervisor |
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Public Works |
Steven Gibbs |
Capital Projects Division Manager |
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Public Works |
Brandon Beuhler |
Acting Deputy Public Works Director |
TITLE:
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Award Construction Contract to Equity Builders, LLC., Approve Consultant Services Agreement Supplement 1 with BHC Consultants, and increase the Total Funding for the Wastewater Lift Station Equipment Upgrades Phase 2 Project
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Public Works is requesting to award the construction contract for the Lift Station Equipment Upgrades, Phase 2 project, Project No. 2408, to Equity Builders, LLC., in the amount of $2,009,390.
Public Works is also requesting to approve the consultant services agreement supplement 1 with BHC Consultants in the amount of $240,000. This supplement is for construction engineering support services for the project. It increases the maximum amount payable from $347,770 to $614,770.
Public Works is requesting approval to allocate an additional $740,000 from the Wastewater CIP to ensure the successful completion of this critical pump replacement project. The additional funding will support the installation of larger pump motors and revised flywheels at Lift Station 51, as well as cutter heads at all stations to better manage ragged solids. With this adjustment, the project’s CIP budget will increase from $3,526,684 to $4,266,684.
The Lift Station Equipment Upgrades Project will replace aging, obsolete Paco wastewater pumps at Lift Stations 17, 51, 52, and 53 before they fail. This effort will complete the transition to Cornell pumps, the new standard for the Redmond system. The City has already pre-purchased the Cornell pumps for all four stations, and they are now ready for installation under this construction contract.
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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
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 award a Public Works contract that exceeds $300,000 (2018 City Resolution 1503)
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 March 17, 2026, Council business meeting.
OUTCOMES:
Approving this action keeps the City on track to complete wastewater lift station pump upgrades, proactively removing obsolete Paco pumps from the Redmond system to reduce failure risk and enhance overall safety and reliability. It also ensures that all stations are equipped with Cornell pump systems that meet industry standards and offer readily available replacement units and parts.
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:
$2,009,390 Construction Contract
$240,000 Supplemental Agreement Number 1
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:
Public Works is requesting an additional $740,000 to complete the project
Funding source(s):
Wastewater CIP 404 and 408 Funds
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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9/17/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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11/18/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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3/17/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
Award of bid must occur within 60 days of the bid opening (which occurred on January 29, 2026) or the contractor may withdraw their bid.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Not approving the contract will result in delayed construction, increasing the cost to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Lift Station Equipment Upgrades Phase 2 Project Information Sheet
Attachment B: Additional Project Information
Attachment C: Consultant Supplemental Agreement 1