Redmond awards $76.96 million contract for Wetlands Complex, approves upsized interceptor and schedule

The Redmond City Council voted to award the construction contract for the Redmond Wetlands Complex (project WW2001) to Taylor Northwest LLC for $76,964,000 and authorized the city manager to sign the agreement. City engineering staff described the project scope, schedule and funding sources and said the work includes upsizing an existing 24-inch interceptor to 48 inches, construction of lagoon and wetlands acreage, headworks and maintenance buildings, and public access amenities.

Principal engineer Jake Sherman told the council the city had used a best-value procurement method and that Taylor Northwest both scored highest on qualifications and submitted the lowest responsible bid among four proposals. Sherman said the original engineer's opinion of probable cost for construction was about $75 million; the recommended contract amount is roughly $76.96 million. He described a proposed substantial-completion target in July 2027 and explained major concurrent work packages would include lagoon construction, buildings, wetlands structures and the three-mile interceptor upsizing.

Sherman detailed project funding as a combination of a DEQ Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan, system development charges, wastewater ratepayer funds and a contribution from Deschutes County for the Terrebonne service area. He and staff noted an owner contingency of about 5% (approximately $4.2 million) and that design and construction management contracts with Anderson Perry were part of the project budget.

Council asked about the engineer's estimate and differences among bidders; staff replied Taylor's local familiarity explained the lower bid. Jeremy Stikowski and Ryan Kirchner of the wastewater division were present; Ryan noted operational strain at the existing 1978 plant and staff—s interest in breaking ground to relieve capacity and permit pressures.

Outcome: The motion to award the construction contract to Taylor Northwest LLC for $76,964,000 passed by general vote. Staff will proceed with contract execution and construction management per the project schedule and financing plan.