In October 2016, the City accepted $497,375 of Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) Federal Funding through the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments for the construction of traffic signals and other improvements at the intersection of S. 64th Avenue and Ahtanum Road. Use of these CMAQ funds requires a minimum 13.5% match by the City of Yakima to be funded by the Arterial Street Fund. Signalizing the intersection will improve air quality, safety, and traffic flow at the vicinity of S. 64th Ave and Ahtanum Road. Construction of curb and gutter, sidewalks, street lighting, ADA ramps, crosswalks and striped 5-foot-wide bike lanes will also improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.
City staff used the state bidding process to advertise for bids. Bids were opened on September 17, 2020 with ESF Solutions, LLC having submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $502,413. Staff respectfully requests that Yakima City Council approve the Resolution for the City Manager to execute the attached Contract with ESF Solutions, LLC in the amount not to exceed $502,413. It is anticipated that this project will begin construction in late October and be completed in spring 2021.
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