Council awards 2025 road program contract; Eagle Elsner lowest responsive bidder

The West Linn City Council approved the 2025 road program contract on Aug. 4, awarding the work to Eagle Elsner, Inc. for $1,598,672. Public works staff said the project includes removal and full-depth repairs on seven streets (listed in the packet) and amounts to about 7,400 square yards of full-depth repair — roughly 5,100 tons of asphalt.

Public Works Director Eric Laius described the selection process: the city advertised and received seven bids at a July 17 opening; the lowest responsive bidder was Eagle Elsner, whose recent local work included installing a traffic signal at Santa Anita and Rosemont. Staff recommended the award based on price and past performance.

Nut graf: council emphasized that while the 2025 program includes critical and visible repairs — Rosemont, Hidden Springs, Hillside Drive and other segments — the work is a modest investment compared with the city’s full inventory (more than 150 miles of roadway). Laius said the program targets the worst streets to prevent further deterioration.

Council adopted the motion by roll call vote with all members recorded in favor. The city manager is authorized to sign the contract and staff will proceed with scheduling and coordination with adjacent construction projects and developers where applicable.

Ending: Staff said they would follow up with details on linear footage and other bid-tabulation breakdowns requested during the meeting and continue the broader conversation about transportation funding sources and pavement-condition priorities.