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 |
Deepali Jodh |
Project Manager |
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Public Works |
Adnan Shabir |
Functional Area Lead |
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Public Works |
Steve Gibbs |
Division Manager |
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Public Works |
Brandon Buehler |
Acting Deputy Public Works Director |
TITLE:
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Award Construction Contract to Earthworks Solutions, LLC., of Arlington, WA, for the ADA Curb Ramp 2026 Project and Increase the Total Funding for this Project
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Upgrade 45 curb ramps in the Grass lawn and Education Hill Neighborhoods to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Works is requesting to award the construction contract for the ADA Curb ramp project, Project No. 2515, to Earthworks Solutions, LLC in the amount of $1,832,795.47.
Public Works is requesting council authorization of $767,270 in additional funding for the project to pave 104th Street from 179th Ave NE to 184th Ave NE. Public Works is also requesting to transfer $883,305 from project #2520-316. Project 2520 overlapped with the scope of this project, and it's more efficient to include the work on this project.
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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 Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Public Works is requesting this item go forward for Council approval at the June 16, 2026, Council business meeting.
OUTCOMES:
Approving this action keeps the City on the path to completing construction of the project, which will improve safety, reliability and compliance. It also improves safety and accessibility around two schools.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Temporary construction permits were negotiated with affected property owners. Pre-project construction coordination meeting was held with LWSD.
• Feedback Summary:
Construction activity is proposed during the school break to minimize disruption to the school and will be coordinated with school construction activities.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$1,832,795.47
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 $767,270 plus a transfer of $883,305 from project #2520-316 to complete the project.
Funding source(s):
Transportation 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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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/16/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
Award of bid must occur within 60 days of the bid opening or the contractor may withdraw their bid.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Not approving the contract will result in delaying construction until summer 2027, increasing the cost to complete the project. Construction must occur during the school summer break; any delays will postpone it to summer 2027.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: ADA Curb Ramp Project Information Sheet
Attachment B: Additional Project Information