Wastewater Collections Facility Upgrade #2509 & #2510

The City of Yakima competitively awarded a mid‑six‑figure contract to upgrade its wastewater collection facilities (projects SC‑2509 and SW‑2510). After opening bids on 28 Feb 2020, the architect recommended POW Contracting, Inc., and the City Manager approved the award on 6 Mar 2020. The contract’s total awarded amount, including optional alternates, is $650,834, covering interior lighting replacement, door and hardware upgrades, tackboard installation, locker provision, ceiling‑tile replacement, parking‑lot restriping, concrete floor grinding/polishing, and a countertop installation. The project’s estimated cost was $720,000, indicating a modestly scoped municipal infrastructure upgrade that blends civil, mechanical, electrical, and interior‑fit‑out work. • Scope: civil (trench excavation, concrete work), mechanical (plumbing, HVAC), electrical (lighting, power), and interior finishes (doors, lockers, ceiling tiles, parking restriping). • Awarded to: POW Contracting, Inc. (Pasco, WA) for $650,834 (firm‑fixed‑price). • Timeline: bid opening 28 Feb 2020 → award recommendation 3 Mar 2020 → award 6 Mar 2020, demonstrating a fast procurement cycle.