College Place hires David Evans & Associates for West Whitman multi‑use path design and right‑of‑way work
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Summary
The City Council approved a professional services contract Sept. 9 with David Evans and Associates (DEA) for $452,607 to design the West Whitman multi‑use path and handle right‑of‑way acquisition. Staff said the contract covers engineering and acquisition tasks and that construction is hoped for 2026 pending right-of-way and external funding.
College Place City Council on Sept. 9 approved a professional services contract with David Evans and Associates (DEA) in the amount of $452,607 for engineering and right‑of‑way acquisition for the West Whitman multi‑use path project.
Staff said the project completes a missing block and a half between Academy and Davis and aims to provide a safer route for students attending Walla Walla Valley Adventist Schools and neighboring properties. Staff described an RFQ process that included site visits with four consultants and said DEA had ongoing engagement with city staff and local stakeholders.
Council members asked whether right‑of‑way acquisitions would narrow the road or be taken on the backside of the curb; staff said the plan is to keep the road alignment and acquire property on the backside of the curb where necessary. Staff also said they hope to obligate additional grant funds in October and target construction in 2026, subject to right‑of‑way acquisition and funding availability.
A motion to award the professional services contract and authorize the public works director or designee to sign the contract documents passed by voice vote.
Provenance: The West Whitman project discussion appears in the transcript beginning at 00:23:03, where staff described the RFQ, consultant selection and schedule; the motion and vote are recorded at 00:27:13.