Eastrail Mountains to Sound Greenway Regional Trails Connection

The contract involves comprehensive engineering design work for the Eastrail Mountains to Sound Greenway Regional Trails Connection project in Bellevue, Washington. The consultant will develop detailed plans, specifications, and estimates at various stages, including 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100%, culminating in bid-ready documents. The project aims to enhance connectivity and safety by constructing a multi-use path along the west side of 118th Ave SE between I-90 and SE 32nd St, along with a new at-grade walkway on the south side of SE 32nd St between 118th Ave SE and Eastrail. Key features include the installation of a multi-use pathway with retaining walls, planter strips, irrigation, and associated infrastructure such as curb, gutter, and storm drainage systems. Additional improvements encompass resurfacing and restriping existing roadways, installing pedestrian crossings with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, curb ramps, and crosswalks, as well as site preparation, erosion control, utility relocations, landscaping, lighting, signage, and traffic management measures. The project scope also covers environmentally sensitive area mitigation, stormwater management, and other related enhancements to ensure safety, accessibility, and environmental compliance. The contract, valued between two and five million dollars, is issued by the City of Bellevue under the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, with a response deadline of December 4, 2024. It is part of a broader effort to improve regional trail connectivity and transportation infrastructure, supporting sustainable mobility and community safety.