The contract is for the installation of a 375-kW DC community solar project in South Everett, adjacent to Walter E. Hall Park. The project includes all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals necessary for the installation. The contract was awarded to Granite Construction Company for a bid amount of $2,147,348.50, plus tax. The project is partially funded through a Washington State Clean Energy Fund grant and is subject to state and federal funding requirements, including prevailing wage laws and Buy America requirements.
• The project was initially bid on April 20, 2023, but no bids were received.
• The project was rebid on July 18, 2023, after revisions to the project design and specifications.
• The contract includes a contingency allowance of $200,000.00 for unforeseen additional work.
• The successful bidder must comply with all state and federal funding requirements.
• The project was presented to the Board on March 7, 2023.