Construction of New Compact Roundabout on Portal Way Begins July 30th

Please be advised that construction of a compact roundabout at Portal Way and I-5 Northbound Exit 263 will begin on Monday, July 30, 2018.  During the first couple weeks of work, drivers should expect impacts on Portal Way as crews widen the intersection. Flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic through the construction zone.

Please choose alternate routes if possible. Thank you for your patience.

The final part of this project will require that both the Northbound on and off ramps to and from Interstate 5 be closed for a period of up to 5 days starting in mid-August.  During the closure period, drivers will be detoured.  More information will be released next week with those closure dates.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

Traffic impacts continue at the intersection of Vista Drive and Washington Street. Starting July 18th from 7am-5pm, dump trucks will be making trips through that intersection, blocking traffic intermittently over the next several days. This will facilitate the installation of a new sewerline. Please follow all direction provided by traffic flaggers.

Please choose alternate routes if possible. Thank you for your patience.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

There will be traffic impacts on Vista Drive this Tuesday, July 17th from 7:00am to Noon between Fourth Avenue and the Vista Drive roundabout.

To facilitate work on a waterline in the area, traffic will be reduced down to two lanes, with one lane of traffic shifting into the middle lane. Flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic, drivers are advised to use caution and obey all traffic directions.

Please choose alternate routes if possible. Thank you for your patience.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

There will be traffic impacts on Vista Drive this Wednesday, July 11th from 7:00am to 7:00pm between Fourth Avenue and the Vista Drive roundabout.

To facilitate work on a waterline in the area, traffic will be reduced down to two lanes, with one lane of traffic shifting into the middle lane. Flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic, drivers are advised to use caution and obey all traffic directions.

Please choose alternate routes if possible. Thank you for your patience.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.

City of Ferndale Washington Requests for Qualification (RFQ)

Wastewater Local Improvement District (LID) General and Specific Benefit Study

The City of Ferndale is seeking a certified real estate appraiser to complete a two-stage special benefit study for a proposed Local Improvement District (LID) extending wastewater service to the Grandview Area in north Ferndale.

The services shall be in two stages – the first phase being a general special benefit appraisal to determine the overall financial feasibility of extending the utility to the area and the benefited property areas ability to support the cost of the project.

The second phase would be an individual property specific benefit appraisal analysis to determine the benefit area preliminary assessments. Financial feasibility in the first phase will determine if the second phase is warranted. The City has completed the preliminary design for the Grandview Sewer Extension, North Malloy Avenue to Portal Way.

Please submit the following information:

1. Overall experience and qualifications in completing LID appraisals as well as specific experience related to wastwater extension LID appraisals
2. Planned schedule, milestones, project team and anticipated completion date

The City will rank submission on the following criteria:

1. Project understanding
2. Experience and qualifications of the firm and project team
3. LID appraisal experience with similar projects

Please limit your response to a maximum of 10 double sided pages. Please submit four (4) printed and bound copies and one electronic file in PDF format by 3PM on July 18, 2018 to:

Kevin Renz
Public Works Director City of Ferndale
PO Box 936
Ferndale WA 98229

Questions should be directed to Kevin Renz at 360.685.2376 or email kevinrenz@cityofferndale.org. More details can be found on our website here.

With school out for the year, it is time to install fresh pavement markings at the Vista/Malloy roundabout. Public Works crews will be on site this Thursday and Friday morning from 4am-11am working on the intersection.

Closures and detours will be put in place to keep vehicles moving and maintain safety for our crew however drivers are advised to utilize alternate routes if possible.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.