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Council approves multiple public works contracts and proclamations; holds workshops on community forum and comprehensive plan

VancouverMar 16, 20263 min read

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On March 16, 2026 the Vancouver City Council met in the Aspen Room (hybrid). Workshops covered Community Forum format and the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Council approved proclamations for American Red Cross Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, heard public comment, and passed a consent agenda authorizing numerous construction contracts and contract amendments for sewer, street, airport, and utility projects. Councilmembers Hansen, Stober and Paulsen were excused.

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Motion approved to excuse Councilmembers Hansen, Stober and Paulsen (4-0).
Accepted the Pearson Pump Station Improvements Project and authorized release of bond (Item 1).
Awarded NE 60th Street Sewer Improvements (ITB26-8) to Midway Underground for $1,610,302.75 (Item 2).
Awarded NE 65th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Upsize (ITB26-7) to Nutter Corporation for $1,757,188.54 (Item 3).
Awarded City Hall Ground Source Heat Pump Well Relocation (ReBid ITB 26-05) to Apex Mechanical for $4,613,120 (Item 4).
Authorized acceptance of FAA Grant and awarded Airport Terminal Renovation contract to Evo Design Enterprises LLC for up to $658,240 (Item 5).
Awarded 2026 East Curb Ramps Project (ITB 26-12) to Halme Excavating, Inc. for $344,074 (Item 6).
Awarded W Fourth Plain Blvd – Mill Plain to Main St. NHS Resurfacing Project (ITB 26-11) to Lakeside Industries for $1,808,808 (Item 7).
Authorized amendment to Doolittle Construction contract for pavement preservation for an adjusted bid price of $3,781,479.50, bringing total contract to $6,894,479.50 (Item 8).
Authorized second amendment to Blackline, Inc. contract for 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project for $405,250 (Item 9).
Authorized Amendment No.1 to HD Fowler Company Inc. water meter contract, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $750,000 to $1,050,000 (Item 10).
Authorized Amendment No.1 to Tapani Inc. crushed aggregate contract, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $700,000 to $1,000,000 (Item 11).
Authorized Amendment No.(3) to Retail Lockbox Inc. remittance processing contract, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $71,000 to $371,000 (Item 12).
Approved consent agenda items 1–20 and 23 in a single motion; items 21 and 22 were pulled and later approved individually.
Presented proclamations declaring March 2026 as American Red Cross Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month; Women's History Month proclamation read.

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