Bellingham 2022-045IL

Interlocal - ADA Bus Stop Grant Funding

The City of Bellingham, Washington, acting through its Public Works Department, awarded a grant to the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) to perform ADA upgrades at up to 200 bus stops citywide over approximately five years. The grant amount is $375,000, supporting Project No. 3(b) of the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program focused on climate action and clean energy transportation. WTA is responsible for all costs exceeding the grant and for project administration, including procurement, compliance with prevailing wage laws, insurance, and documentation. The project scope includes ADA upgrades at bus stops, with the project location within Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington. The project is governed by an interlocal agreement, with key contacts including Chris Comeau for the City and Magan Waltari for WTA. No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned.

Description

Perform ADA upgrades at up to 200 bus stops throughout the City of Bellingham over approximately five years. The City of Bellingham provides grant funding of $375,000 to the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) for this project. WTA is responsible for all costs exceeding the grant amount and for project administration, including procurement, compliance with prevailing wage laws, insurance, and project documentation. The project supports the City's Climate Action Plan and is part of the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.

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