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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 7.A.
For Meeting of: October 13, 2026
 
ITEM TITLE:

Resolution authorizing an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Professional Engineering and Permitting Services during construction for the Nelson Phase 2 Conveyance Improvements Project IC2010 (Grant Funding)

 
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Public Works Director

*Daniel Tiliano, Water/Irrigation Manager

 
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract supplement with HDR Engineering for continued construction engineering work on the Nelson Project in an amount not to exceed $549,820.00.

 

The Water/Irrigation Division is currently in the process of resuming the construction contract for the Nelson Dam Removal Project: Water Supply, Fish Passage, and Riverine Process Phase 2 Conveyance Improvements Project IC2010.  The project is to be resumed in the first part of October 2026 and requires construction engineering and permitting services for the duration of the project.

 

The City of Yakima (City) entered into contracts with HDR Engineering, Inc. in 2019 and 2021 for design and construction services for Phase 1 and design of Phase 2 of the Nelson Dam Removal Project: Water Supply, Fish Passage, and Riverine Process and Conveyance Improvements Project IC2010 (R-2019-055 and R-2021-092).  HDR Engineering, Inc. was selected as the consultant using the procedures established by the State of Washington and the City to select a firm.

 

HDR Engineering Inc. has provided a proposed Scope of Work and Budget as part of the Agreement, which meets the needs and requirements for this project.  The Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $549,820.00, has been attached for City Council review.  The project is being funded by grants.

 
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
 
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
 
RECOMMENDATION: 

Adopt Resolution.

 
ATTACHMENTS:
RESOLUTION NO for Nelson Phase 2 HDR Contract.docx
COY_NelsonDam_Phase2_Supplemental_SOS_Approved.pdf