Council approves contract for Old Clifton/Anderson Hill roundabout design, aims for 2027 construction

The City Council voted Sept. 25 to authorize the mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Transpo Group Inc. to finish design work for the Old Clifton Road and Anderson Hill roundabout.

Staff said the intersection had been identified for capacity and safety improvements and that right‑of‑way and jurisdictional coordination with Kitsap County are complete. The city will bring a previously 75 percent complete roundabout design to full completion; the updated work will address traffic operations, pedestrian safety, lighting, utilities and environmental permitting. Using the MRSC consultant roster, staff selected Transpo Group through a competitive RFQ and negotiated a professional services agreement “not to exceed $294,300” with a contract term through Jan. 31, 2027, the date staff said it anticipates beginning construction if the project is budgeted.

Council discussion addressed funding sources and pedestrian accommodations. Staff said mitigation and impact fees collected from past developments (Bayside, Sinclair Ridge) and interest income have been allocated toward the project and that, together with impact fees, the city currently has enough funds in hand to proceed. Council members asked about pedestrian facilities and possible signals; staff said the design includes a separated pathway off the shoulder and conduit to allow future pedestrian signal or lighting installation but that installing pedestrian facilities now would be premature until connecting sidewalks are built.

Council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the contract with Transpo Group Inc., and the mayor declared the contract approved on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.

What happens next: Final design work will be completed under the contract; staff anticipates returning with permitting and construction scheduling materials and will seek budget authorization to start construction in 2027.