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Chelan council approves preconstruction, pedestrian-safety and reservoir predesign contracts
Summary
The Chelan City Council approved a $24,273 preconstruction agreement with Bailey Construction for the recycle center, authorized RH2 to design pedestrian improvements (not to exceed $61,501) using TIB grant funds, and approved a professional-services agreement to predesign the East Chelan reservoir after securing a $3 million state design grant.
The Chelan City Council on Jan. 27 approved three staff-recommended contracts covering a recycling center preconstruction package, pedestrian-safety design and predesign work for a reservoir project.
Public Works Director Jake Youngren told the council the Bailey Construction agreement is limited to preconstruction services — cost estimating, constructability reviews and coordination with the city’s insurance provider — and totals $24,273. "This will help us bridge the gap between our architects' estimates and the insurance company's estimates," Youngren said.
Council also authorized RH2 Engineering to perform design work for pedestrian improvements at South Farnham and West Webster, a project tied to a Transportation Improvement Board grant. Youngren said the scope includes a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at the intersection, advance warning beacons, barrier extension from the bridge and illumination; the task authorization is capped at $61,501. "It addresses a critical pedestrian safety concern at the intersection," he said.
Separately, the council approved a professional-services agreement with Varela Engineering & Management for predesign services on the East (Eastland) Reservoir project. Youngren said the city previously received a $3,000,000 grant from the state of Washington to fund design; the predesign phase will examine reservoir location, transmission routing, booster station placement, geotechnical, environmental and property/easement needs ahead of production design.
Each item was moved, seconded and carried by the council in separate votes. Councilmember Hollingsworth moved the Bailey and RH2 items; other motions were seconded per the record and the council approved all three agreements.
Next steps: staff will finalize contracts and proceed with the preconstruction and design phases; the Bailey contract is for preconstruction only, and the reservoir work will continue into production design as the predesign phase identifies siting and technical needs.
