The City of Yakima has identified the redevelopment of the Cascade Mill as an economic development priority for over a decade. The environmental clean up of the former City landfill is one of the significant elements of this redevelopment process. The City of Yakima entered into an Agreed Order with the Department of Ecology for the clean up project which included an "Interim Action Work Plan", allowing for the cleanup of the new road corridor prior to clean up of the full 28 acres landfill. This project will implement the "Interim Action Work Plan" project.
City staff used the state bidding process to advertise for bids. Bids were opened on September 29, 2020 resulting in 6 bid submittals from qualified firms. Halme Construction Inc. submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $13,108,132.
Enclosed for City Council review is the Contract with Halme Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $13,108,132. It is anticipated that this project will begin construction in November and be completed by July 1, 2021, weather permitting. The total cost of this contract will be financed with the following funds:
Department of Ecology Remedial Action Grant $8,700,000
Local Funds $2,208,132
LIFT Match to Local Funds $2,200,000
Total Funding for Contract $13,108,132 |