13th Avenue Sidewalk Gap

This contract concerns the repair of a missing sidewalk segment on 13th Avenue in Snohomish County, Washington. The county’s Public Works Division issued a Small Works solicitation (SW‑02‑19SR) and received two bids: Welwest Construction Inc. ($257,889.90) and Pioneer Construction ($217,850.00). The engineer’s estimate for the work was $258,000, indicating a modest low‑to‑mid‑six‑figure project. The award was made to Welwest Construction, making it a single‑vendor award for a straightforward civil‑infrastructure repair. • Scope: Construction/filling of a sidewalk gap on 13th Avenue. • Estimated Value: Roughly $258 K (engineer’s estimate) with the winning bid at $257,889.90. • Competition: Only two bidders submitted proposals, suggesting limited market interest or a narrowly defined scope.