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Item No. 5.C.
For Meeting of: May 19, 2015
2015 1st Quarter Engineering Report
Debbie Cook, PE Director Utilities & Engineering
Attached is the Engineering Division's 1st Quarter Capital Improvement Projects Memorandum and
Report which includes Water/Irrigation and Wastewater Capital Improvement Projects. Also attached is
the current project spreadsheet developed by the Sewer, Water, Irrigation, Streets, Traffic and Engineering
Divisions.
The current project listing assists in the planning of current and upcoming projects. It helps the divisions
coordinate their work so that, for example, a street is not rebuilt or seal coated prior to planned
underground work on the same street.
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MEMORANDUM
May 8, 2015
TO: Mayor Micah Cawley
Members of City Council
FROM: Debbie Cook, PE, Director of Utilities & Engineering
Robert Desgrosellier, Senior Engineer
SUBJECT: 2015 Capital Improvement Projects: 1st Quarter
INTRODUCTION
This Quarterly Report is intended to provide an overview of the City's capital improvement
projects for the 1st Quarter of 2015, including current project status, milestones, and any new
developments that may significantly alter the schedules or costs of the projects. This narrative
discusses Water/Irrigation Division, Wastewater/Stormwater Division and Engineering Division
proj ects.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Railroad Grade Separations; Phase 4: Project Aesthetics
This project consists of constructing the "Bins of Light" art piece on Lincoln Avenue just east of
the Front Street Bridge, and constructing an elevated sidewalk on the south side of Lincoln from
1st Avenue to 1st Street. Final design is waiting on the artists waiving a portion of their rights and
an agreement with the Millennial Arts Foundation to provide funding for the maintenance of this
art piece. The estimated cost for this project is around $600,000.
• Projected completion: 3rd Quarter FY2015
2014 Citv-wide Street Resurfacing Project
The 2014 grind and overlay project resurfaced various street segments throughout the city based
on their Pavement Condition Index (PCI). The scope of work included pavement repair,
resurfacing, replacement of limited areas of failed roadway, construction of ADA ramps and
pavement markings. The street segments identified represent 92 lane miles of roadway.
As the project multiplied the amount of work on many different city streets at once, there was an
increase in the inconvenience to the travelling public. However, in spite of a short term of
inconvenience, there were lower paving costs along with shorter times of grinding and overlaying
any given city street. As in 2013, the majority of the work was performed at night to lessen the
impact on travelling public and adjacent businesses.
The following streets sections were included in 2014:
• W. Nob Hill Blvd., Railroad overpass to 3rd Avenue
• N. 40th Avenue, Summitview to Fruitvale Blvd.
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• 16th Avenue,
• N. 16th Avenue,
• W. Walnut Street,
• S. 24th Avenue,
• Tieton Drive,
• Tieton Drive,
• Washington Ave.
• Summitview,
• S. 3rd Avenue,
• Lincoln Avenue
• MLK Jr. Blvd.
• W. Nob Hill Blvd.,
• Mead Avenue
• W. Yakima Avenue
• W. Lincoln Avenue
• 6th Street
• S. 44th Avenue,
• S. 5th Avenue,
• "D" Street,
• 4th Avenue,
• S. 19th Avenue
Nob Hill Blvd. to Englewood
River Road to SR -12
1st Street to 7th Avenue
Washington Avenue to Nob Hill Blvd.
16th to 32nd Avenues
40th to 48th Avenues
1st Street to 16th Avenue
Yakima Avenue to 16th Avenue
Walnut to "D" Streets
10th Street to 16th Avenue
10th Street to 7th Avenue
32nd to 48th Avenues
10 Street to 10th Avenue
12th to 16th Avenues
24th to 32nd Avenues
Pacific Avenue to "H" Street
Nob Hill Blvd. to Tieton Drive
Walnut Street to Yakima Avenue
1st Street to 5th Avenue
Division Street to MLK Jr. Blvd.
Chestnut Avenue to Tieton Drive
Bids for the project were opened on April 10, 2014 with Columbia Asphalt and Gravel being the
low bidder with an overall bid amount of $16,206,237.02. Construction began in May 2014 and
the project was substantially complete in November 2014. As of early November, some
permanent pavement markings had yet to be installed but were postponed due to inclement
weather. That work is under way.
Completed work in 2014 totaled approximately $15,200,000. As actual quantities were lower
than estimated and by eliminating some unnecessary or redundant work, we saved about
$1,000,000 in construction. With some of those savings, Lincoln Avenue, from 32nd to 40th
Avenues, was added to the project. The work on this segment of Lincoln began on May 4, 2015.
• Projected completion: 2nd Quarter FY2015
Yakima Valley Trolley Barn & Museum Preservation
Using State Enhancement funds, the City purchased the historic YVT Trolley Repair Barn and
Substation on January 31, 2008. Funding also allowed for repairs to the west and south walls and
the crane system. That work has been completed. Some funding still remains and will be used to
remove and replace approximately 120 feet of bad track starting at the intersection of Yakima
Avenue and 6th Avenue, and continue southerly along 6th Avenue. Paperwork for environmental
clearance has to be submitted specifically for this deficient crossing.
• Projected completion: FY2015
Tieton and 64th Avenue Intersection Improvements
This project will improve the intersection of Tieton Drive and 64th Avenue by adding a left -turn
lane for westbound Tieton Drive traffic and install a traffic signal. Funds for this project come
from a Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant ($783,600) and the Wal-Mart
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development agreement ($200,000). Design for this project has been started and Yakima County
has begun to acquire the necessary right of way for this project.
• Projected completion date: 4th Quarter FY2015
Cascade Mill Redevelopment Project
This project includes multiple tasks to redevelop the former 225 -acre Boise Cascade Mill.
Yakima was awarded $25 million in LIFT funding (Local Infrastructure Financing Tool) from
the State of Washington to create a Revenue Development Area that will assist in the transition
from the former mill to a mixed use economic catalyst including an estimated 4500
light manufacturing, office park, commercial, retail and entertainment jobs..
The current status of the project includes:
1. Interchange Justification Report Study (UR), (approved by FHWA in May of 2013) is
underway to improve freeway access to I-82 and the Cascade Mill site as well as to
connect to the future "East-West Corridor Road" - Yakima County project lead. NEPA
review is currently under preparation. City of Yakima and Yakima County are proposing
to modify the UR approach to construct ramps and bridges related to the East-West
Corridor as a first phase using local and LIFT funds. A bridge over the Yakima River and
the widening of I-82 would occur in a later phase.
2. Design of the Cascade Mill Parkway (a North to South City Boulevard -type Street that
will provide access to the mill site). City of Yakima is project lead. The design of a
portion of the Cascade Mill Parkway, including the roundabout at Fair Avenue and
Cascade Mill Parkway is nearing completion and is scheduled to bid on February 12,
2015. Bids were opened on March 26, 2015, with Granite Construction Co. submitting
the lowest responsive bid of $2,424,581.15.
3. Preliminary Design and alignment of "East-West Corridor Road" — Yakima County
project lead. The existing 'H' Street corridor will be improved from North 1st Street to
7th Street as part of this project. NEPA review currently under preparation.
4. Grant funding research, permitting and options for clean-up and remediation of former
City of Yakima municipal landfill has begun with Department of Ecology. DOE has
included $20 Million in the proposed State Capital Budget for landfill cleanup.
• Projected completion date: Construction will begin in 2015 with the Fair Avenue
Roundabout. Landfill cleanup, wood waste removal, right of way acquisition is pending.
North lst Street Corridor Revitalization — 'N' Street to SR -12 (Phase 1)
North 1st Street Corridor Revitalization — 'N' Street to MLK Jr. Blvd (Phase 2)
In 2010, the City received a $25,000 planning grant through Yakima County SLED funding for
the first segment of this project; a comprehensive approach to planning for future improvements
to North First Street from "A" Street to the US -12/I-82 Interchange. The North First Street
Improvement Study took place last year to develop a design and action plan to address potential
arterial street design alternates including an analysis of resulting traffic flow, streetscape and
landscape improvements, and required utility upgrades. The final study document was adopted
by City Council on October 11, 2011.
The City applied for, and received a $250,000 Surface Transportation Program (STP) federal
grant for preliminary engineering on August 23, 2012. In January of 2013, the City was awarded
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$2,718,000 for the construction of Phase 1. A professional services agreement was entered into
with HDJ Design Group to develop the engineering plans and construction specifications. The
engineering plans and construction specifications have been completed. Approval of the
environmental documentation cannot occur until the next phase of the project is funded. The
right of way phase of the project should be approved in the May Statewide Transportation
Improvement Project supplement. Following approval of the right of way phase, the
environmental documentation will be submitted to FHWA. The project will be shelved until
construction plans become available. Originally, it was anticipated that the project would bid in
the spring of 2015. We have since been informed that the STP construction funds will not be
available in 2015, so project construction will be delayed. Emphasis will be placed on
relocating/under-grounding of overhead utilities, as well as safety and improving the appearance
of the corridor.
• Phase 2: 'N' Street to MLK Jr. Blvd., construction is estimated to be $8,000,000 and will
be funded by a City of Yakima bond. We interviewed consulting firms to perform the
design and Huibregtse Louman and Associates (HLA) has been selected to perform the
design for us. They have started their work and should be completed around the end of
2015, with construction to begin in 2016.
Both phases of this work are included in a 2015 TIGER Grant submittal for Federal funds.
• Projected completion dates: FY2016 (and later)
2012 City Safety Program Citywide Safety Improvements; & Lincoln Ave. Corridor Safety -
32nd Avenue to 5th Avenue
This project is funded by a 100% federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grant of
$840,000 and is divided into two pieces: Citywide Safety Improvements; and, Lincoln Avenue
Corridor Safety - N. 32nd Avenue to N. 5th Avenue.
The Citywide Safety Improvements ($400,000) will upgrade signal heads throughout the city
from 8 -inch diameter to 12 -inch diameter, as well as constructing ADA ramps along 16th Avenue
between Nob Hill Boulevard and River Road.
The Lincoln Avenue Corridor Safety project will upgrade signal heads to 12 -inch diameter at 5th
Avenue, 6th Avenue and 16th Avenue, construct ADA ramps at many of the crossroads, install
sidewalk and replace sidewalk, remove trees blocking the sight distance at several intersections
and install two overhead school flashers at the crosswalk for Robertson Elementary School.
Bids were opened for the Citywide Safety Improvement portion of the project on March 27th,
with Transportation Systems, Inc. out of Sumner, WA being the low bidder with a bid of
$382,166.50. The concrete work for this project has been completed. Upgrading of the existing
signal heads began mid-January. The project should be completed early spring.
Right of way acquisition for the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Safety portion of the project has
begun, with the construction scheduled for late 2015.
• Projected completion date: 4th Quarter FY2015
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1st/Main & Nob Hill Corridor Safety
This project is funded by a 100% federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grant of
$400,000. It is being done in conjunction with education and enforcement programs to reduce
the number of severe accidents that occur in these two corridors.
The improvements that will be made to the roadway include low cost fixes, such as, upgrading
signal heads, installing "prepare to stop" when flashing signal system, install median curbs,
upgrade/install sidewalk sections and upgrade ADA ramps, install countdown pedestrian signal
heads, install speed radar signs, upgrade illumination, improve driveway ingress and egress, and
upgrade the signal heads and illumination at Main and Ahtanum in Union Gap.
Bid for this project were opened on April 17, 2015. The low bid submitted by Columbia Asphalt
and Gravel is $305,290.
• Projected completion date: 4th Quarter FY2015
West Valley Middle School Improvements
This project is funded by a federal "Safe Routes to School" grant. It includes an educational and
enforcement portion in the project. The improvements include installing a traffic signal at the
intersection of S. 72nd Avenue and Mead Avenue, and constructing sidewalk on the south side of
Zier Road from S. 72nd to 75th Avenues. Design began in March 2015. The project should be
completed this year.
• Projected completion date: 4th Quarter FY2015
Alley Pavers
This project is funded by a federal "Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality" (CMAQ) grant. It will
pave the alleys located within the following limits: Fruitvale Boulevard (north boundary),
Lincoln Avenue (south boundary), 5th Avenue (east boundary) and 16th Avenue (west boundary).
Design should begin this spring; it is anticipated that construction will occur in 2016.
• Projected completion date: 3rd Quarter FY2016
Fisher Golf Course Parking Lot Enlargement
The Parks Departments' Golf Course has a parking lot adjacent to their club house with 12
marked parking stalls including one handicap parking stall. Up until the recent past, overflow
golf parking could utilize Eisenhower High School's parking lot across 40th Avenue. However,
with the reconstruction of Eisenhower and their entire property reconfiguration, the school
parking lot that had been utilized has been eliminated.
This project proposed to increase the size of the golf course parking lot by adding approximately
12 additional stalls and reconstructing the existing parking lot. The lot was completed in April.
• Projected completion date: 2nd Quarter FY2015
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Water/Irrigation Division Capital Improvements Projects
Water Treatment Plant Intake Improvements
The project will evaluate the river and WTP intake structure for potential modifications and
improvements to maintain the existing river location and flows to into the intake. We are
currently working with Golder & Assoc. for Hydro -technical Engineering Support Services for
design, permitting, funding, construction bid and inspection support of a new intake and flood
plain stabilization structures. Ecology has issued a Watershed grant for $250,000 for this project.
Bonneville Power Authority has issues a $69,000 grant to see if the city's and the Gleed Canal
Company's diversion could be consolidated. A couple of stakeholder meetings were held;
comments from those meetings were incorporated into the design and another meeting is being
scheduled to review suggested modifications to the design and to determine the next steps to
move forward.
• Projected completion date: 4th Quarter FY2015
Fruitvale Canal Improvements
This project will consolidate the river diversions for Fruitvale Canal with the existing diversions
at the Nelson Dam. We are working on fish screen/intake project options. Discussions are
continuing with the Bureau of Reclamation, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife,
Yakima County, National Marine Fisheries Service, Yakama Nation and North Yakima
Conservation District on project design and options. A water right change in point of diversion
has been submitted to Ecology and is expected to be complete in March. Discussions with
Yakima County are on-going to see how the project fits with their flood plain restoration
projects. Additional stakeholders meetings are being scheduled.
• Projected completion date: On-going
West Yakima Irrigation System Ph. Illmprovements
This project will replace the existing irrigation system with the West Yakima Irrigation System in
various neighborhoods between Summitview Avenue and West Lincoln Avenue, from North 21st
Avenue to North 38th Avenue. The irrigation system in this area has aged past its useful life and
requires regular repair. An RFP for consultant services was issued in February 2014. Two
SOQ's received and evaluated and a successful contract was negotiated with Huibregtse, Louman
Associates, Inc. for design and construction services. HLA has completed the design and
contract specifications. The project bid opening was October 2, 2014. Eight bids were received
with a successful low bid from POW Contracting, Inc. of $978,409.32. Construction is
underway and approximately 90% complete. Irrigation system will be completed before
irrigation startup in April 2015 and final paving completed by May, 2015.
• Project completion date: 2nd Quarter FY2015
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Kissel Park Well Pump and Motor Replacement
The project will install a new 300 -hp submersible motor, pump and cable at the existing Kissel
Park Well site.
Competitive quotes were solicited from five (5) contractors off of the MRSC Small Works Roster
— Layne of Washington, Inc., Foremost Pump & Well Services LLC, Picatti Brothers, Inc.,
Schneider Water Services and PumpTech Inc. Two sealed quotes were received on February 23,
2015 with the low quote of $194,760.00 being offered by Schneider Water Services of Saint
Paul, OR.
• Project completion date: 4th Quarter FY2015
Wastewater Division Capital Improvements Projects
Industrial Wastewater Line Extension
Wastewater division continues to actively pursue the separation of high strength food process
water (industrial waste) from the domestic sanitary sewer collection and treatment process. To
serve existing food processing businesses this project extended the existing Industrial Waste (IW)
line to Noel Canning and Jewel Fruit. This new line is also available to future food processing
businesses. Huibregtse Louman Associates (HLA) provided construction administration, design,
and inspection. Construction began on March 2014 and was timed with Noel Canning's
installation of the private side service to the new main. POW was awarded the project &
construction is complete except final paperwork. With this project we also relined four (4)
sections of domestic sewer main adding structural stability to the deteriorated pipe. The project is
complete and in close-out phase.
• Projected completion date: Mid FY2015
Pipe Rehabilitation — General
The Wastewater Division will be identifying pipeline segments that may be rehabilitated through
manhole to manhole cured -in-place pipe repair. Eight lines have been identified to date as
candidates. The project timing and size will be dependent on funding available for the project.
Wastewater has identified pipelines for cured -in-place point repairs and has begun project
specifications and descriptions for the pipe repairs. Final scope of the project will be determined
after a cost evaluation. Budget has been approved to start a pipeline rehabilitation program to
address the old and deteriorating wastewater collection system. The program will consist of pipe
rehabilitation and replacement along with addressing access issues throughout the city. The
project will be specifically identified in 2015. Construction will be ongoing starting in 3rd quarter
2015 until the system conditions are addressed. The project will stabilize current conditions of
the pipe system and reduce infiltration of groundwater which will save treatment costs in the
future and limit the need for upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Projected completion date: on-going
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Wastewater Facility, Collection System Plan Update & initial Stormwater Comp Plan
The last Wastewater Facility Plan was completed in February 2004. This project updates the
current facility plan by providing current information on the existing wastewater facility and
collection system infrastructure, regulatory requirements, future loadings, operation and
maintenance, future capital improvements, rate structure and revenue forecasting.
With the adoption of the new stormwater regulations a comprehensive Stormwater System Plan
is needed and will be implemented along with the Wastewater Facility and Collection System
Plan Update.
Akel Engineering Group, Inc. has completed capacity models for both systems and completed a
capital projects priority projection based from the capacity model.
through a competitive bid process we have contracted with FCS Group to acquire a current rate
structure and billing model for Wastewater including specifications from a 3 -Party Wholesale
Service Agreement. FCS has completed the rate structure for Wastewater and Stormwater.
Tom Coleman has updated the treatment plant facility plan with input from several on-going
projects and studies along with the comprehensive sewer plan from Akel Engineering.
Documents have been submitted to Ecology earlier this year. The Facility Plan will need to be
signed and adopted prior to implementation.
Design of stormwater improvements for N. 1st Street and Randall Park projects are under way.
• Projected completion date: FY2015?
Levee set back Project, Greenway Trail Re-route and new Wastewater Outfall
Staff continues to be involved in the Gap to Gap project for flood plain restoration which
includes the Wastewater Treatment Plant to construct a new wastewater outfall and riparian
improvements. Yakima County selected a consulting team to conduct NEPA/SEPA review of
overall Gap to Gap project.
Phase 2 designs for rerouting of the Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall location were completed
by Ridolfi Inc., along with their sub consultant, Gray & Osborne, Inc. The design includes
construction of a new diversion structure which will intercept the existing, treated effluent and
redirect it south via two parallel 42 inch pipes to a pair of outlet structures south of the plant site
in the old wastewater spray field. Two conveyance channels will then convey the water to pilot
channels to the Yakima River. An Engineering Report was submitted to the Department of
Ecology and approved; they then reviewed and approved project design and specifications;
permitting activities have been completed.
The construction project was awarded to Strider Construction Co. Inc. and work began in
August. To date, 80% of the construction has been completed. Formwork for the remainder of
the diversion structure is ongoing and dewatering operations for the diversion structure continue.
Grants received for the project include:
• $249,990 from Ecology for more habitat improvement and tree planting.
• $1,300,000 from Yakima Basin Integrated Plan for moving the outfall
• $250,000 of $500,000 combined grant awarded by Ecology to both Water and
Wastewater for improvements to the Naches river water intake facilities as well as the
sewer outfall relocation.
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• Phase I construction completed: 4th Quarter FY2013
• Phase II: Floodplain Restoration Outfall Alternative: The project is physically complete
and in service. The final bill from the contractor is pending. Quarterly reports have been
submitted to both DOE and RCO for the first quarter of 2015. Requests for reimbursement
under the above referenced grants will be submitted upon receipt of final billing from the
contractor.
Fine Screen Project:
This project enables the plant to comply with new biosolids regulations requiring a maximum of
3/8 aperture screens to reduce manufactured inerts in the biosolids generated at the facility. The
project design was halted due to funding limitations. An alternative to meet the regulations is
being pursued. This approach includes replacing the existing 1/2" aperture bars in the screens
with 3/8" and rebuilding the drive units and washer compactors.
Washer compactors have been rebuilt by Wastewater Maintenance personnel. Bar racks have
been procured and scheduled for installation early February 2015. For additional savings, the
installation of the new bar racks will be directed through professional services and conducted by
Wastewater Maintenance personnel. The first of two retrofit bar rack assemblies was installed in
February 2015, procurement of additional parts has been established for replacement of the
second retrofit kit, installation will be completed in May of 2015 to complete 3/8 bar spacing
required by the Department of Ecology.
• Projected completion date: 2nd Quarter FY2015.
Biosolids Dryer Project:
CDM -Smith engineering team was selected for process analysis and to determine the best course
of action for future Class A biosolids production. It was CDM -Smith's recommendation to not
move forward with the biosolids dryer project at this time and city wastewater staff agrees that
this is not the proper course of action at this time. We will continue to explore other technology
and mechanical options to produce a marketable Class A exceptional quality biosolids for use as
a fertilizer.
• Projected completion date: Studies will continue in 2015 to establish feasibility for
class A biosolids.
Stormwater Capital Improvements Proj ects
None
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PRIVATE PROJECTS (Current Listing)
Listing private developer projects shows the amount of private projects that are "on the books"
and pending or under construction with some (not all shown) that go back several more years.
These projects have all been approved since February 2008 and are either pending construction,
under construction, started but not completed or recently completed. The projects, most recent at
top, include:
Project Name
Address
Permit Type
Status
2015
Washington Fruit Waterline Relocate
1007 River Rd.
Eng -Site -Imp
in review
Habitat for Humanity
1009 N. 2nd St.
Eng -Site -Imp
apprvd for const.
Hollingbery Site
212 N. 1st Ave.
Eng -Site -Imp
apprvd for const.
Viola Improvements
2008 W. Viola Ave.
Eng -Site -Imp
apprvd for const.
Rainier Square
2706 W. Nob Hill Blvd
Eng -Site -Imp
in construction
Murrang Short Plat
80th / Midvale
Eng -Site -Imp
apprvd for const.
Scenic Estates
80th / Scenic
Eng -Site -Imp
apprvd for const.
Meadow View Ph. 2
83rd / Westbrook
Eng -Site -Imp
apprvd for const.
Ahtanum Crossing
64th / Ahtanum
Eng -Site -Imp
in review
Tahoma Square Ph. 2
1903 S. 1st St.
Eng -Site -Imp
in construction
Autobody Shop
807 S. 3rd St.
Eng -Site -Imp
apprvd for const.
Tahoma Square Ph. 1
1903 S. 1st St.
Eng -Site -Imp
in construction
DMF Investments
3201 Powerhouse Rd.
Eng -Site -Imp
apprvd for const.
2014
Washington Fruit - Office
1007 River Rd.
Site Improvements
in construction
Washington Fruit - Apple facility
1007 River Rd.
Site Improvements
in construction
Washington Fruit -N. 6th Ave.
1007 River Rd.
Eng -Site -Imp
in construction
Frosty Pack
2820 River Rd.
Site Improvements
in construction
Walmart Retail Strip
6410 W. Nob Hill Blvd
Site Improvements
in construction
Stewart Subaru
801 N. 6th Ave.
Site Improvements
in construction
Peny Tech. Plath Hall
1612 Perry St.
Eng -Site -Imp
in construction
Fiesta Foods Retail Center
1112 E. Nob Hill Blvd.
Eng -Site -Imp
apprvd for const.
Solar Graphics
2208 Oak Ave.
Site Improvements
in construction
Lexar Homes
5904 W. Washington A
Eng -Site -Imp
in construction
Appple Tree Ph. 3B
88th/Coolidge
Eng -Site -Imp
in construction
Braebum Lodge
8905 Occidental Ave.
Eng -Site -Imp
in construction
2013
Hollow Creek Place
Hollow Creek
Site Improvements
apprvd for const.
Q Street Sewer and Water
"Q" Street
Sewer & Water
apprvd for const.
P3 Holdings Apartments
26th Ave
Site Improvements
apprvd for const.
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION GOALS & W/M/DBE PARTICIPATION
W/M/DBE utilization has been included in the past but is not included with this report.
The Engineering Division continues to request apparent low bidders of public works contracts to
document their efforts to achieve the City of Yakima's goal of 10% MBE, WBE or DBE
participation goal prior to contract award. However, changes in state law due to the passage of
Initiative 200 prohibit certain practices by contracting agencies (i.e. the City) for the award of
public works projects such as requiring W/M/DBE subcontracting. While some contractors have
voluntarily reported such information in the past, we have not received any such reporting last
year.
Although we do not receive such information voluntarily, the City must still meet certain of these
federal requirements and each contractor must comply with the Standard Specifications that are
included on each City Public Works Contract. The City is responsible to:
• Conduct pre -construction conferences during which EEO and City policies are discussed
with the contractor.
• Monitor on-site compliance with the EEO and City policies.
• Ensure our contractors locate, qualify, and increase the skills of minority groups, women
employees, and applicants for employment as required by City policies.
• Ensure the preparation of required EEO and related reports.
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Proj
Type
Proj.
No.
Lead Division
Project Name/Location
Description of Work
Project Lead
Impacted
Divisions
Constrctn.
Start Date
Status/Schedule
Notes
5/8/2015
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CIP
1818
Phase
IV
Engineering
UPDATED
Lincoln Avenue Underpass;
Phase IV
Raised Sidewalk & Bins of Light
Raised Sidewalk &
Bins of Light
Brett Sheffield
Engineering,
Traffic Engineering,
Streets
2015
Sidewalk design underway;
Bins of Light Design and manufacture of
Bins of Light Panels also underway
Project on hold;
Waiting for maintenance agreement with Allied Arts
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CIP
2337
Special Projects
(& Engineering)
Cascade Millsite Parkway
New rights of way, public
utilities, roads, lighting,
roundabouts, sidewalks,
pathway, infrastructure
Joan Davenport /
Brett Sheffield
Engineering, Streets
& Traffic Eng.,
Water/Irrigation,
Wastewater/Storm
Roundabout -
Fair / 10th St.
starts May 2015
1st Roundabout (at Fair Ave. & 10th St.)
Construction should be completed in 2015;
Bid awarded to Granite Construction, Yakima.
Funded w/LIFT funds & 50/50 SIED Grant/Loan
A proposed a north -south blvd style street includes
3 roundabouts. Design work includes road design
and realignment in vicinity of East-West corridor
in response to BNSF concerns.
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CIP
2355
Engineering &
(Special Projects)Environmental
Sawmill Area -
Phase 1: Entire Site
Phase 2: Southern portion
Brett Sheffield /
(Joan Davenport)
Engineering, Streets
& Traffic Eng.,
Water/Irrigation,
Wastewater/Storm
tbd
Consultant, Landau Assoc's, will gather data for
evaluation of landfill area and plywood plant site in
response to DOE concerns about groundwater and
contaminants. (Excludes landfill area)
Current data effort in coordination with
DOE Voluntary Compliance Program
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CIP
2336
Special Projects
g' g)
(& Engineering)
East-West Connector;
"H" St. alignment from 1st St.
to Terrace Heights;
g
Through Yakima Resources prop.
New rights of way, public
utilities, roads, lighting,
signal(s),sidewalks, pathway,2017?
infrastructure
Brett Sheffield /
(Joan Davenport)
Engineering, Streets
& Traffic Eng.,
Water/Irrigation,
Wastewater/Storm
NEPA review underway.
Yakima County is project lead
Consultant (H.W. Lochner) hired for
creation of design alternatives and
NEPA review (environmental)
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2356
Special Projects
(& Engineering)
Interchange Justification Report
(IJR) for modification of
1-82 and Yakima Avenue
Working with WSDOT for
modification of Yakima Ave /
1-82 Interchange
Brett Sheffield /
( Joan Davenport)
Engineering, Streets
& Traffic Eng.,
tbd
City and County developing a plan to implement
portions of the improvements in a phased manner
in order to defer WSDOT changes to 1-82 and
construction interchange portion early.
WSDOT and FHWA have given
preliminary approval to this concept.
Still working through the approval process
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CIP
2340
Special Projects
(& Engineering)
North 1st Street Corridor
Revitalization;
Phase 1: 1-82 to 'N' St.
Design and construction of
sidewalk, landscape and utility
upgrades
Brett Sheffield /
(Joan davenport )
Engineering, Streets
& Traffic Eng.,
Water/Irrigation,
Wastewater/Storm
2017?
Federal funding of $2.7 M deferred for Phase 1.
City will proceed with Phase 2
using City bond.
Engineering design for this Phase ("N" St. to 1-82) is
on hold due to delay in identified Federal Funding.
This section is anticipated for construction in 2017.
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CIP
2390
Special Projects
(& Engineering)
North 1st Street Corridor
Revitalization;
Phase 2: MLK to 'N' St.
Design and construction of
sidewalk, landscape and utility
upgrades; adding bike lanes
removing parking; relocating
overhead utilities
Brett Sheffield
Engineering, Streets
& Traffic Eng.,
Water/Irrigation,
Wastewater/Storm,
Private Utilities
2016
After completing the consultant selection process,
Huibregtse, Louman Associates, (HLA) of Yakima
was awarded the design contract
Engineering design for Phase 2 (MLK to "N" St.)
is underway, will be completed this year, and be bid
over winter with construction starting in spring of '16.
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CIP
2343
Engineering
City-wide Safety Improvements
(various locations)
Upgrade signal heads from
8" diam. to 12" diam. Build
ADA ramps on 16th Ave.
between Nob Hill & River Rd.
Randy Tabert
Engineering, Traffic
May 2014
Bids opened 3/27/14. Low bidder is
Transportation Systems, Sumner, WA
16th Avenue ADA ramps have been completed.
Signal head upgrades started, but delayed waiting for
remaining materials; Project is 90% complete.
Construction will be completed in May.
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CIP
2379
Engineering
UPDATED
W. Nob Hill Blvd., Railroad overpass to 3rd Avenue
N. 401h Avenue, Summitview to Fruitvale Blvd.
16th Avenue, Nob Hill Blvd. to Englewood
N. 161h Avenue, River Road to SR -12
W. Walnut Street, 1st Street to 7th Avenue
S. 24th Avenue, Washington Avenue to Nob Hill Blvd.
Tieton Drive, 16th to 32nd Avenues
Tieton Drive, 40th to 48th Avenues
Washington Ave., 1st Street to 16th Avenue
Summitview, 16th Avenue to Yakima Avenue
S. 3rd Avenue, Walnut to "D" Streets
Lincoln Avenue, 10th Street to 16th Avenue
MLK Jr. Blvd., 101h Street to 7th Avenue
W. Nob Hill Blvd., 32nd to 48th Avenues
Mead Avenue, 10th Street to 10th Avenue
W. Yakima Avenue, 12th to 16th Avenues
W. Lincoln Avenue, 24th to 32nd Avenues
6th Street, Pacific Avenue to "H" Street
S. 44th Avenue, Nob Hill Blvd. to Tieton Drive
S. 5th Avenue, Walnut Street to Yakima Avenue
"D" Street, 1st Street to 5th Avenue
4th Avenue, Division Street to MLK Jr. Blvd.
S. 19111 Avenue, Chestnut Avenue to Tieton Drive
Bob Desgrosellier
These are all
Grind and Overlay,
pavement
restoration projects;
limits as listed
Engineering,
Streets,
Traffic Eng.,
Water/Irrigation,
Wastewater,
Storm
*'
Added work
to begin
May 4, 2015
*,t*
Low bidder on all projects was
Columbia Asphalt and Gravel, Yakima.
Entire project list added up to 92 lane miles.
Majority of work was specified for nighttime to
alleviate most conflicts with vehicles.
*** In 2015 we are adding the segment: ***
Lincoln Avenue, 32nd to 40th Avenues;
This added work will be paid for by budget
savings on the overall project work.
This additional road segment will
add 2 more lane miles bringing the
total to 94 lane miles resurfaced.
The main project started 5/12/14.
All 2015 scheduled paving was completed.
Weather delayed final completion
on a small number of work items.
Project as bid is 99.9% complete.
* The addition of Lincoln Ave., 32nd to 40th,
will add time to the project completion
but will be completed within the
original construction budget.
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CIP
2282
Engineering
Tieton Drive and 64th Avenue
Intersection
Reconstruct intersection, widen
for additional lane on Tieton
Drive; add signal
Randy Tabert
Engineering, Streets
2015
Funded by TIB grant for 784K
plus $200K of Wal-Mart mitigation;
Design at 95%.
R/way is being purchased to widen Tieton Dr.
for adding a Left Turn Lane & new signal
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CIP
2344
Engineering
Lincoln Ave Corridor Safety -
N. 32nd Ave. to N. 16th Ave.
Sidewalk, ADA Ramps,
overhead school zone crossing
flashers & other safety imp's
Brett Sheffield
Engineering, Traffic
2015
Design at 75%
Working on R/Way acquisition;
advertise / construct in 2015
Funded by a 100% Federal Grant
12
CIP
2357
Engineering
1st Street & Nob Hill Corridor
Safety Improvement Project
Median barriers, signal
upgrades; sidewalk & ADA
ramps at various locations
Brett Sheffield
Randy Tabert
Engineering, Traffic
2015
Original bids on 1/14/2015 came in too high. We
reduced the project scope, rebid & opened on April
16th and Columbia Asphalt was low bidder.
Federal Grant includes: ped. countdown timers;
Upsizing signal heads;
Changing out signal heads to make them LED
13
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????
Paving Gravel Alleys:
Area bound by: Fruitvale to Lincoln &
5th to 6th Avenues
Grade and chip -seal
existing gravel alleys
Brett Sheffield
Engineering,
Streets,
Water/Irrigation,
Wastewater
2016
Design to start in winter 2015/16
Funded by
Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality funding
(CMAQ)
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CIP
2380
Engineering
West Valley Middle School
Vicinity Improvements Project
Construct Traffic Signal on
72nd Ave. & Mead;
Sidewalk on south side of
Zier Road, 72nd to 75th Ave
Brett Sheffield
Engineering,
Streets,
Traffic Eng.,
Wastewater
2015
Design nearing completion;
Signal will be mostly constructed using
existing surplus equipment
Safe Routes to School funding ($544,000 grant)
Project total: $604,000
Proj
Type
Proj.
No.
Lead Division
Project Name/Location
Description of Work
Project Lead
Impacted
Divisions
Constrctn.
Start Date
Status/Schedule
Notes
5/8/2015
15
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????
Engineering
Fisher Golf Course Parking Lot
S. 40th Avenue near Arlington
Rebuild and
expand parking lot
Randy Tabert /
Ken Wilkinson
Engineering,
Parks
2015
Project is 99% complete
Expanded & rebuilt existing parking lot
from 12 stalls to approx. 24 parking stalls
16
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????
Engineering
Powerhouse Road Sidewalk;
800' west Pecks Canyon Road
to ofCowiche Canyon Road
Construct curb & gutter,
sidewalk and storm drainage
Brett Sheffield
Engineering,
Streets,
Storm
2016
Need to start with surveying project area. Design to
start over winter 2015/16
Funded by $275,000 grant from
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
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CIP
2153
Engineering
YVT System Restoration
( 6th Ave. vicinity Yakima Ave.)
Remove and repair approx. 100
feet of trolley track
Bob Desgrosellier
Engineering,
Streets
Prior CarBarn and other work was completed,
leaving approx. $60K for track repair
We have to amend existing federal submittals to
include the proposed work within federal regulations
18
CIP
2143
Engineering
E. Nob Hill Blvd & Fair Avenue,
Intersection Improvements
Widen intersection all 4 legs;
purchase r/way; new signal
Brett Sheffield /
(Randy Tabert)
Engineering, Traffic,
Wastewater,
Water/Irrigation
Design only
Design only at this time beginning 6/2008;
Search for funding on-going
Current funding for design only;
(Drainage system for this intersection is included.)
We applied for STP funding
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????
Kissel Park
Tennis Court Resurfacing
Resurfacing Tennis Courts
Randy Tabert /
Ken Wilkinson
Engineering,
Parks
2015 '
Possible tennis court surface rehabilitation
by city forces
Will pursue design / construction
after receiving direction
20
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2354
Engineering
Capitol Theatre
Safety Improvements
Safety Improvements
Bob Desgrosellier
Engineering,
Capitol Theatre
2015
Details forthcoming
21
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2387
Engineering
Downtown Parking Modifications:
Chestnut; S Sgt. Pendleton Way;
2nd Street, 3rd Street
Add angled parking;
Reduce through lanes
Sean Hawkins
Randy Tabert
Engineering,
Streets,
Traffic Eng.
October 2014
Low Bidder is StripeRite.
Parallel striping removed, angled striping added
Work is complete. Weather forced us to wait on
completion of all striping modifications.
Angled parking has been utilized since 10/17
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????
Watermain Break
100 Block E. Yakima Ave
Replace 300'+ of 100 year old
cast iron pipe
Brett Sheffield
Dave Brown
Engineering, Water,
Streets, Stormwater
November 2015
After watermain break, Engineering put together
emergency bid documents for pipe work, curb,
sidewalk and street reconstruction.
Work is Complete.
Closing out project
23
CIP
2403
Engineering
Relocating Visitor Center from
Fair Ave. to 9th St. & Yakima
Relocate Visitor Center from
Fair Ave. to 9th St. & Yakima
onto existing City property
Joan Davenport /
Brett Sheffield
Engineering,
Convention Center
Visitor Info Center
Sept./Oct. 2015
Design nearly complete to relocate
existing Visitor information Center; However,
we will wait until after summer to construct.
Out to Bid in August;
Work: start & finish late summer / early fall
24
CIP
2389
Engineering
Tiger Oil Properties Remediation:
East Nob Hill Blvd; North 1st St.;
West Nob Hill Blvd
Work with DOE to test these
City properties, remediate soils
and water as needed
Brett Sheffield /
Joan Davenport /
Bob Desgrosellier
Engineering,
CED
2015
Work with DOE continues;
a consultant has been selected
24th & Nob Hill store has been demolished and soil is
being replaced on this and adjacent property.
Three other locations to be completed in the future
25
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????
Engineering
YPAL Building Remodel
North 4th Street
Remodel interior of
YPAL Building
Brett Sheffield
Engineering,
YPD
2015
???
???
26
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????
NEW!!!
Engineering
Lower Cowiche Creek Project
Work with to release City
Brett Sheffield
Engineering
? ? ?
? ? ?
Discussions have begun to work on the overall plan
with
property for Cowiche Creek
Conservancy
and
27
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????
NEW!!!
Engineering
Downtown Yakima Central Plaza
Increase the existing Plaza and
surroundings into a world-class
event center
Sean Hawkins/
Debbie Cook
Economic
Development,
Engineering,
Streets, Planning,
? ? ?
On 417115 City Council has authorized a
professional services contract for engineering and
design work.
The intent is to have Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN)
prepare design & construction doc's for the Plaza,
and to provide construction administration services at
such time as the City Council chooses to proceed with
the construction of the plaza
28
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????
NEW!!!
Engineering
Multi -Sport Complex with
SOZO Sports of Central WA,
5. 38th Avenue just north of Ahtanum
58 acre site; Fields: 17
soccer/multi-sport; 14 FIFA
sized grass; 3 FIFA sized
lighted synthetic turf; Sports
Campus & other facilities
Sean Hawkins /
Debbie Cook
Economic
Development,
Engineering,
Streets, Planning,
? ? ?
On 4/7/15 City Council has authorized a
professional services contract for engineering and
design work.
The intent is to collaborate in the design, development
and operation of a world-class Yakima Sports
Complex consisting of soccer/multi-sport fields and an
indoor sports facility
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????
NEW!!!
Engineering
Downtown Parking Lot Lighting
Sean Hawkins
Economic
Development,
Engineering,
Traffic
? ? ?
in the design, development and operation of a world -
class Yakima Sports Complex consisting of 19
30
CIP
2264
Phase II
Wastewater
Speedway/Race street Interceptor
slipline existing interceptor with
new force mains and new lift
station.
Engineering/
Jeremy Hoover
Wastewater
1/1/13
Design to start in 2015/16
improvements identified as part of the long term
master plan.
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1911
Wastewater
Sewer Collection and storm water
comprehensive plan update and
development
Sewer Master Plan
Jeremy Hoover
Wastewater/
Akel Eng
10/1/2010
Received 3rd draft for Comprehensive Sewer Plan
and 3rd draft for stormwater master plan and
narrative for Comprehensive plan.
final draft completed
32
CIP
2268
Wastewater
WW Facility plan update
Wastewater/Facility
Jeremy Hoover /
Debbie Cook
Wastewater/Coleman
Engineering/Conley
Engineering/Pharmer
Engineering/Brown and
NA
Making final edits.
Draft under review by Debbie Cook
33
CIP
2306
2305
Wastewater
Power Distribution &
Industrial Waste Digester (UASB
Reactor System)
Wastewater/Facility
Jeff Bond /
Dana Kallevig
Wastewater/ Pharmer
Engineering
Construction
began in July 2012
Punch list items are complete.
Project is in closeout stage.
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Wastewater
Riparian Outfall Project 1
Wastewater/Facility
Marc Cawley
Jeremy Hoover
Dana Kallevig
Wastewater
7/1/13
KRCI has completed phase I and II. Plants are
being watered. KRCI plantings are under review to
determine survival
Dana is working on closeout of project.
35
CIP
2267
Wastewater
Riparian Outfall Project 2
Wastewater/Facility
Jeremy Hoover
Wastewater
2014
The project is complete, active and functioning.
Final payments pending. Final pay requests to
DOE and RCO will be sent after final billing is
complete.
will be alternative discharge plan when Gap to Gap
Levy Setback goes through or when Gap to Gap levy
failure occurs. Also will support compliance with future
TMDL requirements
Proj
Type
Proj.
No.
Lead Division
Project Name/Location
Description of Work
Project Lead
Impacted
Divisions
Constrctn.
Start Date
Status/Schedule
Notes
5/8/2015
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Wastewater
Pipe rehabilitation/various
pipe re-line
Marc Cawley/
Jeremy Hoover
Wastewater/Water
2014 March
Identity and prioritize pipe segments.
Bid awarded to POW Construction.
Pipeline has been re-lined.
Project complete.
37
CIP
2327
Wastewater
Industrial Waste extension
"Noel / Jewel"
Industrial Wastewater
Collection Sys.
Marc Cawley/
Jeremy Hoover
Wastewater / Water /
Stormwater / Streets /
Engineering
March 12-2014
Bid on 1/2/14; construction started 3/12/14;
completion to be in May 2014. Bid awarded to
POW Construction. Project is sustainably
complete.
Project substantially complete. POW will return in
spring of 2015 to repair settling in Nob Hill.
38
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Wastewater
Headworks Fine Screens
Wastewater/Facility
Marc Cawley
Wastewater
Late 2013 or early
2014
Project is underway to meet DOE requirement of
replace 1/2" bars spacing with 3/8" spacing. City will
rebuild washer compactors. Expect completion in
2014.
Washer compactors complete. New bar screens have
been ordered, expected delivery early 2015. City
crews will install once delivered. DOE has been
notified of expected delivery date.
39
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New Wastewater
Biosolids Dryer
Wastewater/Facility
Bond /Cawley /
Mike Price /
Dana Kallevig
Wastewater
2015
delete project
Studies will continue in 2015 to establish
the direction for class A biosolids.
40
CIP
2010
Water/Irrigation
FruiNale Canal Diversion
Improvements
Move Point of Diversion
(Improving Nelson Darn fish
screen for additional water)
Dave Brown /
Mike Shane
Water/Irrigation,
USER, Yakima
County, WDFW,
North Yakima
Conservation District
2014/15
City's working w/USBR & HDR on fish screen
/intake project options. Assessment received 6/13
w/design alt's & recommendations. HDR finalized
report & options; we met stakeholders 9/13 to
discuss options. Final HDR report based on
comments. Stakeholder review on-going. Working
with Yakima County to review coordination with
flood plan restoration project.
Applied to DOE for point of diversion change to Nelson
Darn. Point of
Diversion change on public notice
7/13/12 and 7/20/2012.
USER project is out of funding.
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CIP
2288
Water/Irrigation
Misc. waterline improvements.
P
Water facilities impacted
by misc. projects
Mike Shane /
Emilio Lopez
Water/Irrigation,
Streets, Eng.
2014/15
On-going coordination with other projects
g g P 1
Majorityof work to be completed byin-house staff.
P
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CIP
2335
Water/Irrigation
Naches River WTP Intake
Improvements
Modification of river intake;
Possible improvements in river
to maintain existing location
and flows to intake
Dave Brown,
Mike Shane
Water/Irrigation
2014/15
Working with Golder & Assoc. for Hydrotechnical
Engineering Support Services for design,
permitting, funding, construction bid and inspection
support of new intake and floodplain stabilization
structures. Conceptual design for new river
structures was provided 12/13 and final design is
underway. Additional stakeholder (TAG) meetings
to be scheduled determine final design criteria.
Yakima County to survey area and water levels
around intake to provide additional information to
stakeholders regarding design.
Ecology has issued a Watershed grant for $250,000
for this project.
43
CIP
2323
Water/Irrigation
West Yakima Irrigation System
Phase 2
Irrigation System Replacement
in various neighborhoods;
Project area bound by
SummiNiew Ave., W. Lincoln,
N. 21st Ave. and N. 38th Ave.
Dave Brown,
Mike Shane
Water/Irrigation
Fall 2014
Sent out RFP for consultant services 2/14; Two
SOQ's received & evaluated,
HLA was selected for survey & design;
POW Contracting, Inc. low bidder.
Awarded 10/7/14. Project underway. Project 90%
complete.
Paving to be completed week of April 20th.
Engineer's Estimate - $1,218,090.00
Low Bid - $978,409.32