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Kent council approves 2025 asphalt grinding contract; low bid under engineer estimate
Summary
The council awarded the 2025 asphalt grinding contract for a city pavement rehabilitation project to the low bidder after staff recommended the award. The low bid was reported at $96,950 and the council approved the contract by voice vote.
The Kent City Council approved a contract award for the 2025 asphalt grinding project at the April 1 meeting after staff recommended the low bid.
Public works director Chad Beer presented the item and said the city received two bids for an asphalt-grinding contract to prepare several streets for inlay repairs. Beer reported the low bid of $96,950 from Statewide Paving Lot Services was below the engineer's estimate of $161,000 and recommended awarding the contract to that firm.
A council member moved to award the contract; a second was recorded and the motion carried on a voice vote with a 6-0 tally. The council authorized staff to finalize contract documents and execute necessary paperwork.
Why it matters: The grinding work precedes the city’s inlay repairs and is part of routine pavement-maintenance operations. Awarding the contract moves the project into the implementation phase.
Implementation notes: Beer said city crews will follow the grinding contractor with a small paver to complete the inlay process. No start date or project schedule was provided at the meeting.
Ending: The council approved the contract and will return to staff-level oversight for final terms and construction scheduling.
