The City of Yakima issued a competitive bid for the “Yakima Alley Improvements – Phase 1” public‑works project, encompassing alley paving, curb & gutter, sidewalk, manhole/valve adjustments, traffic control, erosion control, and landscape restoration. Four contractors submitted bids, and the City Manager’s recommendation was to award the contract to Selland Construction, Inc. The engineer’s estimate totals approximately $488,500, indicating a small‑ to mid‑size civic construction effort.
• Scope includes excavation, grading, crushed‑aggregate surfacing, hot‑mix asphalt, concrete curbs, sidewalks, and utility adjustments.
• Competitive bidding opened 15 Aug 2019; award recommendation issued 20 Aug 2019.
• Estimated contract value near $0.5 M; suitable for contractors skilled in municipal paving and concrete work.