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Council hears CIP update on 70 Fifth Street bridge and single-hauler RFP progress
Summary
City staff told the Merriam council that design options for the 70 Fifth Street bridge will be complete by mid-April and that the single-hauler solid-waste RFP closes this week after a pre-bid meeting with seven haulers.
City staff on Feb. 10 updated the Merriam City Council on capital projects and a single-hauler solid-waste procurement.
Public Works reported a kickoff with consultant Pyramid on the 70 Fifth Street bridge project; staff said Pyramid is preparing two design options and expects those designs to be complete by mid‑April. The two options are: close the bridge during construction (staff will present timing and cost for that closure) or keep the bridge open with a construction plan and cost estimate. Staff said the city hopes to begin construction while school is out, depending on the option selected and schedule.
On the city’s single-hauler solid-waste procurement, the city’s representative said the RFP remains open and closes Friday. A mandatory pre-bid meeting drew seven haulers, but as of the council meeting no bids had been submitted. Staff said a work group will meet later this month to review incoming proposals and that a March work session after a council meeting will present comprehensive bid information and staff recommendations.
Other informational items noted at the meeting included Park and Recreation Advisory Board minutes in the packet and a staff reminder that departmental objectives are due Friday; staff asked council members to submit ideas for next year’s budget priorities. No substantive public comments were made on these items during the meeting.
What council members asked
Council members pressed for schedule detail on the bridge project, asking staff when a final recommendation would be available so construction could be timed with school breaks. Staff answered that Pyramid’s designs will be ready by mid-April and that the city expects to reach the 35% design decision point before moving to construction scheduling.
Next steps
Staff will return with Pyramid’s two design alternatives in mid‑April, convene a work group to evaluate solid-waste bids after the RFP closes, and present bid evaluations and recommendations at the March work session.
