Don Kardong Bridge Rehabilitation Project

The City of Spokane is procuring the complete rehabilitation of the Don Kardong pedestrian bridge, funded with COVID‑19 recovery funds and subject to prevailing‑wage requirements. The scope includes full bridge reconstruction, optional large and small overlook additions, pier and abutment concrete repairs, lighting fixture reductions, and a new wing‑wall railing installation. The solicitation used unit‑price bid schedules, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference held on March 18, 2022, and bids due April 4, 2022. Garco Construction Inc. was awarded the contract, with a total award value of approximately $3.17 million. The project must be completed by April 1, 2023. • Base bridge rehabilitation plus five optional alternates (large overlook, two small overlooks, pier/abutment repair, lighting reduction, wing‑wall rail) • Funding from federal COVID‑19 recovery programs; contractor must comply with state and federal prevailing‑wage rules • Awarded via full open competition on a public‑works ITB; bid security 5 % required, performance and payment bonds 100 % of contract price