Chehalis council awards $296,130 contract for 13th Street sidewalk phase 2; TIB to cover majority of cost

Chehalis — The City Council on July 28 awarded a $296,130 construction contract to OSG Dosing for the Thirteenth Street Sidewalk Improvements Phase 2 project and authorized a 10% construction contingency of $29,613. The project continues ADA sidewalk and curb-ramp upgrades running from Market Street toward Interstate [I-?].

City staff told council that the total projected cost for design, construction and construction management is $399,020 and that the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) will contribute $311,235; the city’s required match is $87,784. Staff recommended the council “award the Thirteenth Street sidewalk improvement phase 2 to OSG Dosing in the amount of $296,130, authorize a 10% contingency of $29,613, and authorize city manager to execute all contract related documents.”

The council also approved a consultant supplemental agreement with Gibson-Olson for construction management of the project not to exceed $34,500. Under that agreement TIB will fund $26,910 (about 78%) and the city will fund $7,590 (about 22%) from the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) fund. City staff described construction management as inspection, staking, testing and documentation needed for grant closeout.

Councilmembers moved and seconded the award and the supplemental agreement and voted to approve both measures during the meeting. The contracts will allow staff to proceed with construction oversight, payment processing and TIB closeout requirements.

Background: council approved design services earlier in the year and sought TIB funding for construction. Staff said TIB typically funds up to 30% of design and construction-management for sidewalk grants, so the final funding shares will be reconciled at project closeout.