Redmond council awards $713,897 contract for Northwest 4th Street water‑main replacement

At the May 12 meeting, the Redmond City Council voted to award a $713,897.60 construction contract for the Northwest 4th Street water‑main replacement (Project WA2401) to Jaren McKernan Enterprises, city staff said.

Veronica Reinertsen, a project engineer in the city’s Public Works division, told the council staff posted the project to bid on March 18 and opened bids on April 21. She said the work covers a little over 1,600 feet of aging 6‑inch steel main from Hemlock Court to Elm Avenue and includes replacement of the impacted sidewalk and seven ADA ramps. Reinertsen said the city received seven bids and identified Jaren McKernan Enterprises as the lowest responsible bidder at $713,897.60. She estimated construction could begin as early as June with completion in the fall.

Councilor Evelyn moved to approve the construction contract and authorize the city manager to sign; Mayor Fitch seconded the motion. The council approved the award by voice vote; the transcript records ayes but does not list an individual roll‑call tally.

The award authorizes the city to enter a contract with the listed low bidder for Project WA2401 and directs staff to proceed with preconstruction steps. The council did not discuss any amendments to the scope or timeline during the motion. No formal objections or recorded no votes appear in the meeting record.

Next steps noted in the presentation include finalizing the contract and scheduling a June start, subject to contractor availability and completion of any necessary permitting and preconstruction coordination.