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County parks staff recommend $35,565 marine survey, volunteer build for Dungeness trail; total project estimate about $50,000
Summary
Parks staff presented a consultant proposal for environmental surveys and permitting for a proposed trail at Dungeness Recreation Area and said volunteer groups would provide much of the trail construction; total materials estimated around $50,000.
Clallam County parks staff told the Parks Advisory Board on Feb. 11 they received a proposal to perform the marine and permitting work needed before marking and constructing a short trail at the Dungeness Recreation Area.
Staff said the firm that submitted the proposal listed a local office and quoted $35,565 to perform sea‑shore surveys, permits and to assist with trail routing and permitting. “They gave you a proposal for $35,565 to do all of the surveys, to take care of all the permitting,” Don said.
Board members discussed whether the county needed to advertise or bid the work; Don said the volunteer Backcountry Horsemen would likely build the trail once final alignment and permits are complete. Tom Mix of the Backcountry Horsemen (referenced by staff) told the board his group is prepared to do construction work as volunteers if the environmental work defines the route.
Staff estimated the overall cost for the trail project — including wetlands work and materials — at roughly $50,000, of which the $35,565 survey/permitting component covers the regulatory and design prework; staff said the remaining cost is primarily material (gravel, geotextile) and access work. "So really the trail's gonna cost 15,000," one board member summarized during discussion, noting that estimate depends on final alignment and any needed geotechnical materials.
Board members asked for a sketch map and more precise budget details at the next meeting before taking formal action. Staff recommended holding off on any formal commitments until the RFQ responses are in and until final permitting scope is clear.
Why it matters: near‑shore environmental work and permitting can change both cost and timeline for a trail project; completing the marine surveys is the step staff and volunteers agreed was necessary before construction.
Next steps: staff will provide a sketch map of the proposed alignment, bring the consultant proposal to the March meeting, and return with a refined materials budget and permitting schedule.
