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Engineer estimates ~$40,001 to split and add overflow to Superfund sewer pond; commissioners ask for bids
Summary
County staff shared an engineering estimate of $40,001.19 (with a 10% construction contingency) to split an existing sewer pond and add an overflow; commissioners asked staff to solicit bids and noted Kirkland could oversee the project.
County staff reported receiving an engineerprepared opinion of probable cost for repairing a Superfund-area sewer pond. The proposal described splitting the pond into two basins and adding an overflow so that, if the front half fills, the water will drain into the second basin. The opinion of probable construction cost cited in the meeting was $40,001.19 and included a 10% construction contingency.
Commissioners discussed that if they choose to proceed they should solicit local bids and have Kirkland provide project oversight and management, as Kirkland has done on prior projects. Speaker 1 said the water bills could increase if the pond is not repaired and asked staff to pursue bids and get Kirkland involved to manage the project timeline.
Speaker 2 confirmed the written opinion of probable construction cost and noted the contingency language and the need to have bidders present during construction planning. The board agreed staff should contact contractors to obtain bids and return with a recommendation and a formal contract if proposals are acceptable.
The meeting record does not show that the commission approved funding at this meeting; the engineerestimate was distributed for review and the board directed staff to proceed with initial outreach and bidding steps.
