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| Mayor and City Council |
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| Eric Holmes, City Manager |
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| 3/11/2024 |
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| SUBJECT
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| Completion of Construction - Safe Stay 3 Project
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| | | | | | | | Key Points
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- The project constructed the Safe Stay 3 Community at 400 W. Evergreen Boulevard including twenty shelters, one office, community gathering areas, restroom and laundry units, and storage facilities.
- City Electric of Ridgefield, Washington was awarded the contract for construction in August 2023. Construction began in September 2023 and was physically complete in November 2023.
- Final construction costs for the project are $711,958.27.
- The apprenticeship goal for this project was 3% of the project’s labor hours. The contractor was able to exceed the goal and achieved an actual apprenticeship utilization of 22%.
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| | | | | | | | | Strategic Plan Alignment | | Housing and Human Needs – meeting basic needs and partnering with organizations to support the community.
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| | | | | | | | | Present Situation |
- The project constructed the Safe Stay 3 Community including twenty shelters, one office, community gathering areas, restroom and laundry units, and storage facilities.
- The original construction contract bid amount was $708,307.68. Quantity adjustments during construction increased the final contract amount 0.5% to $711,958.27. City Electric of Ridgefield, Washington, has satisfactorily completed the subject improvements in accordance with the plans and specifications.
- The apprenticeship goal for this project was 3% of the project’s labor hours. The contractor was able to exceed the goal and achieved an actual apprenticeship utilization of 22%. The high apprenticeship utilization was able to be achieved due to the high need for electricians on this project.
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| | | | | | | | | Advantage(s) |
- Completes the City’s contractual and statutory process for accepting the project.
- Formal project acceptance allows for closure on third-party bond claims and facilitates release of retainage.
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The cost for construction was included in the 2023-2024 biennial budget. Construction was funded by the City’s Affordable Housing Property Tax.
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| | | | | | | | Prior Council Review
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- November 17, 2022, Safe Stay Community 3 update.
- The City Council awarded the construction contract August 28, 2023.
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| | | | | | | | | Action Requested | On March 11, 2024, accept the Safe Stay 3 Project as constructed by City Electric of Ridgefield, Washington, and authorize release of the retainage in the amount of $32,748.77, subject to receipt of all documentation required by law.
Charles Fell, Senior Civil Engineer, 360-487-7790
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