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Tumwater City Council awards 4 million contract for annual pavement repairs

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The Tumwater City Council approved a $4. 01 million contract with Lakeside Industries for annual pavement maintenance on May 6, 2025. The council granted the city’s transportation director the authority to increase the contract by up to 20% to accommodate potential changes in project scope. Documents presented to the council highlighted the fast-paced nature of paving projects, which must be completed during a narrow summer window. Lakeside Industries emerged as the lowest bidder among four competitors, despite its bid exceeding the engineer’s estimate of $3.

99 million. The project will focus on repairs at 16 locations, with the most extensive work planned for Little Rock Road. Additional work includes curb ramp replacements, crack sealing, and storm drain maintenance. The council also authorized necessary road closures and night work to minimize traffic disruptions. Funding for the project comes from a 0.

2% sales tax collected by the city for road maintenance.

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