Resolution 25-015 Rejecting all bids for the Pines BNSF GSP and authorizing further calls for bidsCITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.25-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE PINES GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZING FURTHER CALLS FOR BIDS FOR THE SAME, AND
OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City advertised the Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project, CIP 0223 (the
"Project") for bids on June 6, 2025, and the City received and opened four bids on June 27, 2025; and
WHEREAS, upon review by City staff, multiple bid proposals were found to contain
irregularities, and the City received multiple protests during the review process; and
WHEREAS, the prime purpose of public bidding is to receive the best work for the most
reasonable prices for the benefit of the taxpayers, and secondarily, to provide a fair forum to bidders; and
WHEREAS, at least one bidder has indicated its intent to seek redress in court over irregularities
if the Project is awarded to another bidder. Such an action would prevent the City from moving forward
with the Project until that litigation would be resolved, thus holding the project in abeyance, potentially
causing the City to miss the 2025 construction season, and increasing costs to the taxpayers and
inconvenience to the citizens; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.23.352, Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 3.40.010(B),
and the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the Contract Documents and Plans for the
Project, the City is authorized to reject all bids and re -advertise the same; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect the best interests of the City and its citizens, and to provide a fair
forum to all bidders, the City desires to reject all bids and re -advertise the Project as soon as practicable.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington as follows:
Section 1. The statements in the above recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. All bids received for the Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project, CIP 0223 (the
"Project") are hereby rejected in accordance with RCW 35.23.352 and SVMC 3.40.010(B), and the City
Manager or designee is hereby authorized to re -advertise and make further calls for bids for the Project in
the same manner as the original call for bids.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Adopted this 15th day of July, 2025.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Fb►! Pam Haley, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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