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Woodinville council awards $6.39 million contract for 133rd Grid Road roundabout despite $2.36M shortfall
Summary
The council approved a $6,390,652 contract with KLB Construction for the 133rd Grid Road extension and roundabout. Staff said nine bids were received, but project revisions and a 15% contingency raise the total estimate to $11.87 million, leaving an estimated $2.36 million deficit to address.
The Woodinville City Council on June 17 approved a $6,390,652 construction contract with KLB Construction LLC to build the 133rd Grid Road extension and a roundabout, despite staff estimates that the total project cost will exceed the approved budget by roughly $2.36 million.
City staff told the council the project will extend 133rd from Woodsnow to Little Bear Creek Parkway and construct a pedestrian tunnel for the Israel Trail. Staff reported nine responsive bids and said the lowest responsible bidder was KLB Construction; the engineer’s estimate had ranged from $8 million to $8.5 million for construction alone.
Council heard staff lay out the budget picture: an approved biennium budget of $9.5 million (based on earlier design phases) and a current projected total cost of about $11.87 million when design, construction management, tunnel procurement and a 15% contingency are included. Staff said the $2.36 million deficit will be refined as right‑of‑way negotiations complete and contingency needs are finalized. Staff also told the council tunnel fabrication is ongoing with delivery expected in August and that, if approved, contract execution and a preconstruction meeting could occur before the July 4 weekend.
During discussion, councilors pressed on where costs could shift and whether recent savings elsewhere could be redeployed. Council member Evans highlighted roughly $3.13 million saved on a separate pavement overlay project, saying that figure more than offsets the roundabout overage. Councillor Turner and Council member Taylor urged caution, asking the city to identify cuts or postponements to keep the overall capital program balanced. Councliman Martin and Council member Edwards argued the city should proceed given sunk costs already committed to the tunnel and broader infrastructure priorities.
Deputy Mayor Randolph moved the contract approval, specifying the project number (ST 23007), the contractor (KLB Construction LLC of Mukilteo, Washington) and the contract amount of $6,390,652 with contingencies and authority for the city manager to implement the action. The motion was seconded and passed on a roll-call vote 6–1: Evans Yes; Edwards Yes; Bess Campbell Yes; Mayor Millman Yes; Arndt Yes; Taylor No; Deputy Mayor Randolph Yes.
Next steps staff identified include contract execution (typically 2–3 weeks), a preconstruction meeting, additional public outreach and continued right‑of‑way acquisition work. Staff projected construction start as early as July or August, with an anticipated total project duration of about one year and substantial completion targeted next summer if the schedule holds.
Proper names mentioned in the discussion include the Israel Trail, Little Bear Creek Parkway and KLB Construction LLC. The council’s approval covers the construction contract specifically; funding adjustments and any mid‑biennium changes to cover the projected $2.36 million deficit were discussed as follow‑up items for future budget consideration.
