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Spokane Valley awards $1.8 million local‑street contract to Inland Asphalt
Summary
The Spokane Valley City Council unanimously approved a $1.8 million contract for the 2026 Local Access Project to Inland Asphalt, approving full‑depth pavement replacement and stormwater upgrades in multiple neighborhoods after staff said bids came in under the engineer’s estimate.
The Spokane Valley City Council unanimously approved a motion May 26 to award the 2026 Local Access Project (CIP #384) construction contract to Inland Asphalt Company for an amount not to exceed $1,800,000 and authorized the city manager to finalize the agreement.
Engineering manager Erica Amston told the council the project focuses on full‑depth pavement replacement in Aloha East, Ridgemont and Bearcrest neighborhoods and includes stormwater work where surface treatments were insufficient. "The bid tab reflects quantities of project areas that will replace the pavement and improve stormwater in the Aloha East neighborhood," Amston said, adding that five bidders submitted proposals and "the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is Inland Asphalt." She said staff had planned for materials testing, project management and inspection within the $1.8 million available funds and that favorable bids could allow the city to expand the work area.
Council members asked for details about how streets were selected and how stormwater costs were allocated. Amston said the pavement condition index and evidence of inadequate base course helped prioritize streets and that stormwater line items in the bid tab totaled about $225,000 so far. Council Member Kelly pressed for a clearer per‑square‑yard figure; a later staff clarification of the bid tab indicated reconstructive line items and additives yield an estimated unit cost in the low $30s per square yard, compared with earlier testimony that slurry/chip seals were typically closer to $78 per yard for other treatments.
Several council members said pairing stormwater and pavement work improved cost efficiency and reduced the risk of having to cut into new pavement soon after construction. With questions answered, the mayor called the vote and the measure passed unanimously.
Next steps: staff will finalize the Inland Asphalt contract and begin construction this summer, with the potential to expand the project area if funds remain and favorable unit pricing continues to hold.
