Sound Transit Biddingo #DB 0070-22

Design-Build Services for Kent Station Parking Garage and Access Improvements

This opportunity involves the design and construction of major parking and access improvements at Kent Station, led by Sound Transit in partnership with the City of Kent and King County Metro. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority) - City of Kent (coordination) - King County Metro (coordination) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named in the procurement documents; utility providers involved include Puget Sound Energy, Comcast, and AT&T for utility relocations - Products/Services Requested: - Design-build services for a new 3-level parking garage with approximately 534 stalls (465 new, 70 replacement) - ADA-compliant features throughout the facility - Stormwater management systems, including detention vaults, sand filter vaults, bioretention planters, permeable pavement, and gravel-filled trenches - Utility relocations and upgrades (electric, communications, etc.) - Installation of elevators (2 traction type, 39 feet high) - Fire protection systems (automatic sprinklers, fire pumps, standpipes, fire protection valve room) - Security and emergency features (Customer Emergency Stations, security office) - Public art integration and sustainable design elements - Trash and recycling enclosures - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on sustainable design and public art - Detailed stormwater management with hydrologic modeling - Coordination with multiple utility providers for relocations - Compliance with ADA and local permitting/zoning - Phased design and construction with ongoing coordination among agencies - No specific product part numbers or commercial brands required; focus is on construction and specialty trade services

Description

This project involves the design and construction of parking spaces, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit amenities at Kent Station. It includes utility, roadway, stormwater, lighting, landscape, and hardscape improvements. The project aims to increase parking capacity by up to 464 net new spaces and enhance access to the commuter rail station while accommodating future Sounder expansion. The estimated contract value ranges from $45 million to $55 million. The project has been awarded to Absher Construction Co.

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