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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 4.D.
For Meeting of: JuneĀ 15, 2021

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an agreement with Ken Leingang Excavating, Inc. for 41st Avenue Fire Flow Improvements and Waterline Replacement on S. 1st Street and Mead Avenue
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

David Brown, Assistant Director of Public Works

Mike Shane, Water/Irrigation Engineer, 509-576-6480

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

This project replaces the undersized waterline near the S. 1st Street and Mead Ave. intersection with a new 12 inch ductile iron waterline and installs a new 12 inch water line on Avalanche to improve fire flow near 41st Avenue. The project will improve water quality and increases flow which improves delivery and enhances fire flow.

 

City staff used the State bidding process to advertise for competitive bids; selecting Ken Leingang Excavating, Inc. as the low bidder with the bid of $815,764.  The Agreement has been attached for City Council review in an amount not to exceed $814,764.  The projects are funded by a low interest Public Works Trust Fund Loan.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution6/3/2021Resolution
Contract6/3/2021Contract