Skip to main content
City of Redmond Logo
File #: AM No. 26-016   
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/14/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/3/2026 Final action: 2/3/2026
Title: Approval of the Final Contract with Absher Construction Company and Acceptance of Construction for the Redmond Senior & Community Center Project
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Redmond Senior & Community Center Project Information Sheet, 3. Attachment B: Additional Project Information
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Eric Dawson
Engineering Supervisor
Public Works
Steve Gibbs
Engineering Manager
Public Works
Brandon Buehler
Deputy Director


TITLE:
title
Approval of the Final Contract with Absher Construction Company and Acceptance of Construction for the Redmond Senior & Community Center Project


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Public Works is requesting Council to approve the final contract and accept construction for the Redmond Senior & Community Center project (No. 2024). This contract with Absher Construction Company had a Maximum Allowable Construction Cost amount of $43,906,371 plus or minus change orders and bid items increases or decreases, resulting in a final contract amount of $49,897,692
body

? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
o Envision Redmond Senior Center Building Stakeholders Report March 2020
o Redmond Community Strategic Plan
o 2017 Community Priorities for the Future of Redmond's Community Centers Report
o Redmond Comprehensive Plan
o Redmond Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture, and Conservation (PARCC) Plan
o Redmond Facilities Strategic Management Plan
o 2017-2022 Redmond Capital Investment Program (CIP). Redmond Zoning Code 21.10.070B
* Required:
Council approval is required to accept 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 February 3, 2026, Council business meeting


OUTCOMES:
The project objective was to construct a new senior & community center that meets the needs of the Redmond senior and general population. The project was to be constructe...

Click here for full text