TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Phil Williams
425-556-2880
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Mike Paul
Senior Engineer (Consultant)
Public Works
Steve Gibbs
Construction Supervisor
Public Works
Jon Spangler
Engineering Manager
TITLE:
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Approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement for Construction of Redmond Technology Station Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge with Microsoft
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This amendment adds $150,000 to the existing Construction Agreement between the City of Redmond and Microsoft. Under this reimbursement agreement Microsoft is funding City staff and consultant costs during the construction phase of the project. The additional funds from Microsoft are needed because the level of effort has been greater than originally anticipated due complexity of the project, construction challenges, large number of design changes, need to address non-conforming work, and nature of the design-build process. In addition, the construction duration is longer than originally anticipated.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
Revised Code of Washington 39.80 and City Purchasing Policies and Procedures requires Council authorization for the Mayor to sign the contract.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The original Construction Agreement was approved by the City Council on 5/21/2019 for $684,973. This amendment increases the maximum amount payable by $150,000, bringing the total to $834,973.
OUTCOMES:
This pedestrian bridge will improve mobility, safety, and accessibility in the Overlake neighborhood by providing a new east-west trail connection across SR 520 for pedestrians and bicyclists to access the light rail stations, SR520 bike trail, and other destinations. This amendmen...
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