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Public Works Projects
The Public Works Department oversees design, and management of infrastructure, roadway, facilities and parks construction projects.
Capital Improvement Projects
Second
Avenue Extension Project
This project calls for the improvements of approximately 2,800 lineal feet of Second Avenue, from Washington Street to Eaton Street, with a new road, extending to the Portal Way/I-5 Interchange, being constructed north of the Second Avenue/Eaton Street intersection. A roundabout will be constructed at the Portal Way/I-5 Interchange. Work will include installation of 3,400 lineal feet of sanitary sewer line; 5,500 lineal feet of storm drain line; and 4,500 lineal feet of water main; installing underground electrical conversion appurtenances; removal of existing pavement, curbs and sidewalks; grading; installing an illumination system; placing gravel base and crushed surfacing; hot mix asphalt paving; installing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; and landscaping. The Call for Bids was issued on July 8, 2009, and bids were received at 10:30AM on Friday, July 31, 2009. The Ferndale City Council voted 6-0 during their meeting on Monday, August 3, 2009, to award the contract to RAM Construction General Contractors of Bellingham for their base bid, and alternates A1 and A3, price of $4,441,656.83. The project is funded in part by federal economic stimulus money (ARRA) that will be supplemented from a number of other sources to finance design and construction. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
BID TABULATION (posted 8/3/09 12:15PM)
RECORD OF BID OPENING - NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL BIDS HAVE BEEN TABULATED
VIEW ADDENDUM 1 (issued 7/23/09)
VIEW ADDENDUM 2 (issued 7/27/09)
VIEW ADDENDUM 3 (issued 7/28/09)
VIEW ADDENDUM 4 (issued 7/29/09)
The engineer’s preliminary construction cost estimate for this project was approximately $3,780,000.00 to $4,620,000.00.
First Avenue Improvement Project
The contract for this project was awarded to Len Honcoop Gravel, Inc. at the May 4, 2009, City Council meeting for their bid price of $174,881.33. The project calls the construction of improvements along the west half of First Avenue between Alder and Cherry Streets, and work will include 700 L.F. of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements, angled parking, water main improvements, storm sewer upgrades, fence installation, playground toy modification, and landscaping.
Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Public Works Department via telephone at (360) 384-4006 or via email to KatyRadder@cityofferndale.org
Bakerview
Booster Pump Station Project
This project was completed in 2008. The project included water system upgrades and new water booster pump station. Friberg Construction Company, Inc. was selected to complete the project for their bid of just over $870,000. A copy of the bid tabulation is available to view.
The Centennial Riverwalk Project, completed in fall of 2007, created a pedestrian walkway and promenade along the west bank of the Nooksack River, on the Front Street right of way between Main and Cherry Streets. You can view the construction progress in our photo album.
Douglas
and Main Street Improvements Project
Improvements included the installation of a traffic signal, sidewalks, left turn lanes, and new roadway surface at the intersection of Douglas Road and Main Street and was completed in 2008. The new configuration will provide a safe pedestrian route for the many people, especially school children, who walk in this area. View the photo gallery for pictures of construction.
Malloy
Avenue Improvement Project (Roundabout)
This project called for the improvement of the Malloy Avenue, Vista Drive, Ferndale Terrace, Shuksan Avenue and Memorial Drive area by constructing a roundabout to address traffic circulation and pedestrian safety in this area near Ferndale High School. See how this intersection transformed into a roundabout by looking at the photo gallery.
Southwest Sewer Interceptor Project
This project, completed in 2006, provided for the installation of approximately 7,200 lineal feet of new sanitary sewer main on Main Street and along Imhoff Road to Ferndale's waste water treatment plant facility.
Third Avenue Street and Sewer Improvement Project
This project was completed in 2006, and improvements included installation of approximately 900 lineal feet of roadway (curb, gutter and sidewalk), plus waterline and storm sewer improvements on 3rd Avenue. A new 15" sanitary sewer main was installed along Third Avenue, Washington Street and Shuksan Avenue, near Ferndale High School.
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