Smith Island Drainage Facility Maintenance

This contract concerns the maintenance of the Smith Island Drainage Facility owned by Snohomish County, Washington. The scope includes mobilization, erosion control, topsoil placement, de‑watering, SPCC planning, surveying, and extensive excavation of unsuitable material, all performed under a lump‑sum bid. The engineer’s estimate for the full scope was $2,340,092, but the award was made to Northwest Construction, Inc. at a total bid of $1,564,256, reflecting a firm‑fixed‑price agreement. The procurement was conducted through a full and open competition, with bids due on June 25 2024 and the award announced on July 17 2024. • Scope of work: mobilization, erosion control, seeding, topsoil delivery, de‑watering, SPCC plan, contractor and as‑built surveys, and 9,641 CY of unsuitable material excavation. • Awarded vendor: Northwest Construction, Inc., selected from three bidders based on price and compliance. • Funding source: American Rescue Plan Act and the County’s Stormwater Management (SWM) budget, with the contract valued at approximately $1.56 million.