Pasco staff recommend federal grant-funded pedestrian crossing upgrades at Eighth and Sixth; low bid under engineers' estimate

Director Sarah told the council the Eighth Street and Sixth Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvements project is a federally funded highway safety project whose design is complete and recommended award to the lowest responsive bidder. "This is a highway safety improvement project, so it's funded federally," Director Sarah said.

Staff said the work will shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians and add lighting and rapid flashing beacons that pedestrians can activate. Director Sarah said the intersection has "a history of crashes including a fatality," which is why the grant funding was awarded.

Nut graf: The project is intended to improve safety at a crash-prone intersection using federal funds; staff presented the low bid and recommended award for council review, but no formal action was taken at the workshop.

Details: Director Sarah reported two bids were received and the lowest responsive, responsible bidder bid $351,270.09, beneath the engineers' estimate of about $380,000. Staff found no irregularities in the apparent low bid. The project scope includes shortening crossing distance, installing lighting and rapid flashing beacons and other related improvements.

Timing and next steps: Because this was a workshop presentation, council did not take a formal vote. Staff indicated the item will return on a future agenda for formal award and contract authorization.

Note on contractor name: the meeting agenda listed the recommended award as Lisonbee Earthworks LLC, while Director Sarah's presentation named Edison Earthworks as the lowest responsive bidder. Staff reported no irregularities in the low bid; the council will see the formal procurement and contract documents when the item returns for formal action.