Kenmore council was scheduled to weigh $4M 61st Ave NE sidewalk contract

What the records say

In materials published ahead of the April 28, 2025 City Council meeting, the record said staff were seeking council authorization to execute a construction contract with A-1 Landscaping and Construction Inc. for up to $4,013,300 — including a 10% contingency — to build the 61st Avenue NE Sidewalk Replacement project ¹. The project limits run from NE 190th Street to the north city limits ¹. According to the agenda bill, the work includes new curb and gutter, sidewalks on both sides in places, selective sidewalk panel repair, bike lanes, illuminated rectangular rapid flashing beacon crosswalks, speed feedback signs, ADA curb ramp retrofits, curb extensions, asphalt planing and overlay, storm drainage, water main and water service work, tree preservation and planting, permanent signing, and channelization ¹. The project was advertised for bids on March 25, 2025, and the city received seven bids ¹. A-1 Landscaping and Construction was the lowest responsible bidder at $3,648,440, about $169,502 below the engineer's estimate of $3,817,942 ¹. The estimated contract duration was 180 working days, with work anticipated to start after Memorial Day and expected to finish by the end of the year, weather permitting ¹. The total 2025/2026 project budget was $4,382,818, with about $4,350,395 remaining ¹.

• The council was scheduled to authorize a contract with A-1 Landscaping and Construction Inc. for up to $4,013,300, including a 10% contingency, for the 61st Avenue NE Sidewalk Replacement project ¹.
• A-1 was the lowest of seven bidders at $3,648,440, about $169,502 under the engineer's estimate ¹.
• The project runs from NE 190th Street to the north city limits and includes sidewalks, bike lanes, flashing beacon crosswalks, speed feedback signs, ADA curb ramps, storm drainage, and water main work ¹.
• Work was anticipated to start after Memorial Day and finish by the end of the year, weather permitting, over an estimated 180 working days ¹.
• The total 2025/2026 project budget was $4,382,818, with about $4,350,395 remaining ¹.

Why it matters

The project would replace and add sidewalks along 61st Avenue NE, add bike lanes and crosswalk safety features, and upgrade curb ramps for accessibility — work the city tied to its stated priority of enhancing multimodal transportation and pedestrian and bicycle safety ¹. Analysis: For residents, that means the corridor could see construction activity after Memorial Day and, once complete, more complete sidewalks and safer crossings.

What changed / what's next

• The agenda bill proposed authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Contract No. 24-C3087 with A-1 Landscaping and Construction Inc. for up to $4,013,300 for the 61st Avenue NE Sidewalk Replacement project ¹.
• Prior actions noted in the record: the council accepted the preliminary 30% design in June 2024, accepted $2,500,000 in state TIB grant funding in December 2024, and authorized an interlocal agreement with the Northshore Utility District for water relocation work in March 2025 ¹.
• The available records do not establish the meeting's outcome; the council may or may not have authorized the contract ¹.
• If authorized, construction was anticipated to start after Memorial Day and finish by the end of the year, weather permitting ¹.