The Snohomish County Surface Water Management (SWM) program is replacing aging storm‑water culverts at two sites (RR48654 and RR48639) with new 48‑inch corrugated‑polyethylene pipes and associated roadway, drainage, and erosion‑control work. The contract was competitively bid, with five firms submitting proposals; the award was made to Reece Construction Co at a total bid of approximately $3.17 million. The scope covers extensive site preparation, excavation, pipe installation, back‑filling, road surfacing (crushed aggregate and hot‑mix asphalt), traffic‑control measures, and a suite of ancillary items such as guardrails, signage, and environmental mitigation. Key points include:
• Primary work includes culvert replacement, road grading, and asphalt paving.
• Includes numerous “force‑account” items for utility relocations and environmental controls.
• Awarded on a lump‑sum basis to a local contractor (Reece Construction Co) with a 5 % bid guarantee.
• Project location: Squire Creek Road and 67th Ave NE in Snohomish County, WA.
• Bid submission deadline was 11 April 2024; award date 1 February 2025.