Smith Island Levee Lift

This contract concerns the design‑build construction of a levee‑lift on Smith Island, a critical flood‑mitigation project in Snohomish County, Washington. The scope includes mobilization, clearing & grubbing, extensive roadway excavation, placement of levee fill material, installation of settlement plates, base‑course surfacing, erosion‑control measures, temporary traffic control, spill‑prevention planning, surveying, fence removal/re‑installation, topsoil application, and hydroseeding. The contract was awarded on a lump‑sum basis to Scarcella Bros. for approximately $685 K after a competitive public‑works bidding process that attracted multiple qualified contractors. The project is funded by county storm‑water and flood‑control budgets and requires compliance with Washington’s MWBE participation policy, wage‑payment statutes, and environmental (recycled‑material) provisions. • Primary work: earthwork, levee fill placement, grading, and erosion control. • Awarded value: $684,853 (lump‑sum). • Procurement: Full open competition with a bid deadline of March 4 2025 and award on March 12 2025.