The Thomas’ Eddy Hydraulic Reconnection project is a mid‑size public‑works construction effort in Snohomish County, Washington, focused on reconnecting hydraulic infrastructure and restoring floodplain habitat at Bob Heriman Park. The contract, awarded to Rodarte Construction, covers extensive earthwork, grading, drainage, buried‑structure installation, road surfacing, large‑log habitat structures, erosion control, and traffic safety improvements. The award was made under a full and open competition with eight bidders submitting proposals ranging from $6.9 M to $8.2 M, and the winning bid was $6,926,370.00 (firm‑fixed‑price).
• Scope includes mobilization, clearing & grubbing, utility protection, excavation, 24‑in. culvert installation, temporary stream diversion, levee work, habitat‑restoration log installations, hot‑mix asphalt paving, trail construction, and comprehensive erosion‑control measures.
• Funding sources referenced in the solicitation include NOAA Restoration Grant and County Stormwater Management (SWM) funds.
• The contract requires a 5 % bid guaranty (≈ $346,318) and includes standard compliance certifications (non‑collusion, debarment, wage‑payment statutes, and MWBE declarations).