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Watertown awards bike-trail overlay contract; $160,000 grant offsets cost
Summary
The council awarded a nearly $310,000 contract to Bose Construction Inc. for a bike-trail overlay from 14th Avenue to Willow Creek Drive; the project has a previously awarded $160,000 grant.
The City of Watertown City Council approved a bid award on March 17 for a bike-trail overlay project covering the segment from 14th Avenue to near Willow Creek Drive.
City Engineer Justin Peterson said the low bid from Bose Construction Inc. of Brookings was just shy of $310,000 and came in roughly 17% below the engineer's estimate. Peterson noted a grant of $160,000 had already been awarded toward the project.
Council members asked about trail lifespan. Parks and Recreation Director Rodick said expected pavement life varies by location and soil type; he estimated the relevant trail life could be about 15 years but cited examples such as another trail that lasted about 25 years.
The council approved the bid by voice/roll call; staff said the grant funding would offset a portion of the cost and the project will proceed under the awarded grant terms.
Justin Peterson said staff would follow up with additional information about expected maintenance intervals and the construction schedule.
The overlay is listed as project number 2509; construction is timed to coordinate with other nearby pavement work and the recently approved development easements.
