Council awards $491,740 demolition contract to remove Bay Street over‑water structures
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Summary
The Port Orchard City Council unanimously authorized the mayor to execute a public‑works contract with Nordland Construction Northwest to demolish over‑water structures along Bay Street, advancing the Bay Street pedestrian pathway project; the low responsive bid was $491,740.07 and work will wait for remaining permits and a notice to proceed.
Port Orchard — The City Council on a unanimous vote authorized the mayor to sign a public‑works contract with Nordland Construction Northwest Inc. for demolition of over‑water structures along Bay Street, a component of the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway and companion street improvements project. City staff reported the low, responsive bid was $491,740.07 from Nordland Construction Northwest; the high bid received was about $1.6 million.
City Public Works staff said the over‑water structures were purchased by the city for the project and that removing them “will eliminate the safety hazards, reduce maintenance costs, and open [the] shoreline corridor for public access.” Staff noted the invitation to bid was published July 14 and five bids were opened August 4. Public works reviewed submissions for responsiveness and responsibility before recommending the low bidder.
The demolition contract does not include removal of pilings; staff told the council the pilings are expected to remain in place until later phases of the waterfront project, likely until about 2027 when the next phase is funded. Staff also said the original contract completion window was 30 days but was extended by addendum to 90 days; work will not begin until the city issues a notice to proceed and required permits are in hand.
Council members asked about environmental controls and reuse of materials. Public works said the contract leaves means and methods to the contractor and that the project specifications were comprehensive, explicitly requiring erosion control, sediment protection and other measures for in‑water work. The contractor is required to obtain building and demolition permits and a clean‑air permit; staff said the city will initiate the city demo permit and the contractor will sign off on required permits. The in‑water work window identified by staff begins Aug. 15 and runs through February, and staff said they expect the work to be completed within the 90‑day contract period once the notice to proceed is issued.
Councilor Deener moved to adopt the resolution authorizing execution of the contract; Council Member Fenton seconded. The council voted aye and the resolution passed unanimously.
The contract award advances the Bay Street pedestrian pathway project by clearing the over‑water structures that the city purchased specifically for project removal. Staff said they will notify adjacent property owners of the demolition schedule and potential short‑term impacts including noise and traffic.
