240th St SE RR Crossing Improvements

The 240th St SE Railroad Crossing Improvements project is a comprehensive roadway and rail‑crossing rehabilitation funded by Snohomish County. The scope includes site preparation, earthwork, drainage and storm‑sewer installation, pavement reconstruction with hot‑mix asphalt, erosion control, extensive traffic‑control measures (curbs, paint, signage, flaggers), concrete sidewalks, detectable warning surfaces, and railroad‑specific upgrades such as ballast, ties, rails, and signal work. Five contractors submitted bids, with total bid amounts ranging from roughly $506 k to $780 k. The bid tabulation provides unit‑price breakdowns for 55 line items, reflecting a detailed cost comparison against the engineer’s estimate of $505,998. The project’s award was recorded on 16 April 2019, following a bid opening on 8 January 2019. No specific contract term, payment schedule, or award‑to‑vendor decision appears in the available documents. • Core civil works: grading, drainage, storm‑sewer, and asphalt paving. • Railroad‑crossing upgrades: ballast, ties, rails, and signal system improvements. • Extensive traffic‑control and safety enhancements, including curbs, markings, and temporary flagger services. • Five competing firms participated, indicating a competitive bidding environment.