HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2008-08-12 Item 3B - Discussion - Tukwila International Boulevard Phase II and III UpdateTo: Mayor Haggerton
From: Public Works Director
INFORMATION MEMO
Date: August 5, 2008
Subject: Tukwila International Blvd Phases II and III (S 116 St to S 138 St)
Project Nos. 95 -RWO3 and 95 -RWO4
Updated Project Schedule
ISSUE
Present updated project schedule and identify critical path items necessary to start construction in
2008.
BACKGROUND
This project has seen multiple challenges and changes since design started in December 2002.
The addition of Phase III (S 132 St to S 138 St) in 2005, the loss and then reinstatement of
WSDOT funds, steep escalation of construction costs, and extended negotiations regarding the
undergrounding of overhead utilities are some of the items that have had a significant impact on
the project schedule. In December 2007 a fmal decision was made to exclude utility
undergrounding from the project, thus, removing the only remaining design hurdle that was
impeding completion of the design. Right -of -way acquisition began in June 2007 and has been
in progress to this date. Agreement with the last remaining property owner appears imminent
and right -of -way certification is anticipated by mid August.
ANALYSIS
The current project schedule anticipates that advertisement for construction bids will occur in
early September 2008. Final plan preparation by the designer (KPG) is underway and is expected
to be complete by the end of August in order to meet the advertisement schedule.
A number of critical tasks must still be completed and are actively being worked on by City staff
and KPG. Some of those tasks include: Right -of -Way Certification, WSDOT permitting, utility
coordination, and community outreach.
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
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