Capital Projects

Jim Kaemingk, Sr. Trail - Phase 1

This project includes the construction of approximately 1,500 linear feet of the Jim Kaemingk Sr. Trail base, 120 linear feet of concrete trail, bridge abutments, boardwalk foundations, sidewalk replacement and associated restoration. This project is located between Depot Road, near the Lynden City Park, extending west to 8th Street and south to Main Street.
Engineer's Estimate: $1,550,000 to $1,750,000

Bid Documents (Bids Due April 6, 2023)

• Jim Kaemingk Trail Plans (PDF)
• Jim Kaemingk Trail Specifications (PDF)

To be added to the planholder list for this project, please email Heather Sytsma.

Judson Street Low Impact Development Demonstration, Phase 1, 8th Street

This project will construct approximately 360 feet of roadway along 8th Street from front Street south to Judson Street, and approximately 650 feet of adjacent alley, between 10th Street then east to 7th Street. Work includes the construction of pervious concrete sidewalks, roadway sections, and alleys, curb, gutter, and other pedestrian improvements. Low impact development stormwater improvements will be constructed along the project. Sanitary sewer and water main improvements area also included as part of the work.
Engineer's Estimate: $1.4 million

Bid Documents (Bids Opened March 2, 2023)

• Certified Bid Tabulation
• Judson Street Plans (PDF)
• Judson Street Specifications (PDF)

Northwest Washington Fairgrounds Stormwater Improvements

This project will improve water quality in Fishtrap Creek through the implementation of low impact development practices at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds and Event Center in the City of Lynden using an Ecology-funded design. The project will construct facilities to provide treatment for total suspended solids (TSS), dissolved copper, dissolved zinc, total phosphorus, and other contaminants and will also reduce excessive flows to Fishtrap Creek by increasing stormwater infiltration.
Engineer's Estimate: $882,500

Bid Documents (Bids Opened November 17, 2022)

• NWWA Fair Certified Bid Tabulation (PDF)
• NWWA Fairgrounds Plans (PDF)
• NWWA Fair Specifications (PDF)

South Park Waterline & Overlay

This project involves structural overlay of approximately 1,300 linear feet of South Park Street from West Park Street to Depot Road, including Park Place and Beernink Lane. Work includes grinding and reshaping the existing roadway and the construction of pedestrian ramps, sidewalks, and driveways. Other work includes the installation of approximately 1,900 linear feet of water main and appurtenances. Miscellaneous stormwater improvements and replacements will be constructed throughout the project.
Engineer's Estimate: $1.6 Million

Bid Documents (Bids Opened August 31, 2022)

• South Park Certified Bid Tabulation (PDF)
• South Park Plans (PDF)
• South Park Specifications (PDF)

Guide Meridian Pump Station

This project consists of extending the City's sewer system and includes, but is not limited to, the installation of: a duplex submersible sewage pump station, approximately 1,000 linear feet of force main, approximately 1,195 linear feet of gravity sewer, 471 linear feet of water force main, owner-furnished standby generator and control panel, surface restoration, hot mix asphalt (HMA) paving and water service.
Engineer's Estimate: $1,982,000

Bid Documents (Bids Opened May 31, 2022)

• Guide Meridian Pump Station Number 17 Certified Bid Tabulation (PDF)
• Guide Meridian Pump Station Number 17 Plans (PDF)
• Guide Meridian Pump Station Number 17 Specifications (PDF)

Pepin Creek Main Street Bridge

This contract provides for the relocation of Pepin Creek across Main Street approximately 200 feet east of the existing Pepin Creek culvert crossing. The work to be performed under this contract shall include excavation and grading of a new channel section for Pepin Creek and construction of a single-span prestressed, precast concrete girder bridge with shallow foundations, abutments, retaining walls, moment slabs, approach panels, and sidewalks. Work will also include installation of curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, water main, and all other work, all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Special Provisions, the Standard Specifications, including the amendments thereto, and Standard Plans. All materials, equipment, labor, and other miscellaneous items required to complete the work shall be furnished by the contractor unless otherwise noted on the Contract Plans.
Engineer's Estimate: $3,545,479.22

Bid Documents (Bids Opened April 26, 2022)

• Pepin Creek / Main Street Bridge Certified Bid Tabulation (PDF)
• Pepin Creek / Main Street Bridge Plans (PDF)
• Pepin Creek / Main Street Bridge Specifications (PDF)

West Front Street Reconstruction

This contract provides for the reconstruction of approximately 1,800 feet of roadway along Front Street, from Tromp Road, then easterly to Duffner Drive. Other work included is the construction of approximately 1,800 feet of water main, 1,800 feet of stormwater improvements, and 1,400 feet sanitary sewer main. All work shall be in accordance with the contract plans, special provisions, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Standard Specifications, and Standard Plans. All materials, equipment, labor, and other miscellaneous items required to complete the work shall be furnished by the contractor unless otherwise noted on the contract plans.

Bid Documents (Bids were opened March 31, 2022)

• West Front Street Certified Bid Tabulation (PDF)
• West Front Street Plans (PDF)
• West Front Street Specifications (PDF)

Cedar Drive Low Impact Development

This project will replace the deteriorated sewer main, resurface the roadway, and install new stormwater treatment and collection facilities.

Neighborhood meeting held March 16, 2023
Neighborhood Meeting Handout (PDF)
Neighborhood Exhibits (PDF)

Bradley Road Roundabout and Safety Improvements

This project will replace the existing T-intersection of Bradley and Vinup Roads with a safe and efficient roundabout and better channelize the corner at the east end of the project. This improvement will address current vehicle circulation problems, especially during the periods of school start and end and following major school athletic events. Additional work in the area will include reconstructing 1/2 mile of Bradley Road to all-weather arterial Complete Street standards for adequate bicycle and ADA compliant pedestrian access to east Lynden.

Pepin Wastewater Extension

This project will construct a new sewer Pump Station 18 (PS-18) and associated sewer force main to accommodate development expected in the Pepin Creek Subarea (PCSA). The PCSA encompasses approximately 460 acres and is the primary area within the City’s urban growth area (UGA) where future residential development is expected to occur in the City’s 20-year planning horizon.

Pine Street Bridge over Pepin Creek

This project will construct a new 80-foot long, 58-foot-wide bridge over the future Pepin Creek relocated channel, The proposed bridge channel capacity will be adequate to reduce the impacts of large food flows in Pepin (Double Ditch) Creek due to the WSDOT court-mandated culvert project. The City has received a $5.5 Million Public Works Trust Fund loan for this project. 

Judson Street Low Impact Development Demonstration

This multi-phase project will retrofit five square blocks in downtown Lynden with improved stormwater infrastructure in concert with a roadway maintenance project. This project will improve water quality in the Nooksack River through design of stormwater low impact development (LID) best management practices at Judson Street in the City of Lynden. The design includes enhanced treatment for total suspended solids, dissolved coper, and dissolved zinc.
Judson Project Aerial View
Judson Proposed Landscaping Options

Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR)

• Managed Aquifer Project Summary (DOCX)
• MAR Presentation (PDF)

Pepin FASST (Flood, Agriculture, Salmon, Safety, Transportation)

The City has been working to address a significant water quality and stormwater problem caused by erosive stream banks along Pepin (Double Ditch) creek and over-topping of ditches along Benson and Double Ditch Roads by realigning flows into a new Pepin Creek riparian corridor. Work has included upstream ditching and will include replacing the culvert under Main Street with a bridge over a box culvert. Additionally, downstream stabilization to alleviate bank erosion and failures downstream from Main Street to the confluence of Double Ditch and Fishtrap Creeks - approximately 0.75 miles - will also occur. Two properties have been acquired to protect and expand riparian habitat for Pepin and Fishtrap Creeks.

RAISE Grant Application Content:

• Project Information Form
• Project Description (PDF)
• Project Location File (PDF)
• Project Budget (PDF)
• Funding Commitment Documentation (PDF)
• Merit Criteria (PDF)
• Project Readiness (PDF)
• Letters of Support
  • Project Letters of Support (PDF)
  • Realignment Letters of Support (PDF)
  • Senator Patty Murray Letter of Support (PDF)

For more information on proposed development in the Pepin Creek Sub Area, visit the Pepin Creek Sub Area page.

Pepin FASST White Paper

Industrial Condensate Pipeline Outfall

• Industrial Condensate Outfall Certified Bid Tabulation (PDF)
• Industrial Condensate Pipeline Outfall Plans (PDF)
• Industrial Condensate Outfall Specifications (PDF)

6th Street Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP)

• 6th Street CIPP Certified Bid Tabulation (PDF)
• 6th Street CIPP Plans (PDF)
• 6th Street CIPP Specifications (PDF)

Bender Road Water Main Replacement (North of Badger Road)

• Bender Road Water Main Certified Bid Tabulation (PDF)
• Bender Road Water Main Plans (PDF)
• Bender Road Water Main Specifications (PDF)

Grover Street Overlay - 3rd Street to Lawrence Street

• Grover Street Overlay Certified Bid Tabulation (PDF)
• Grover Street Overlay Plans (PDF)
• Grover Street Overlay Specifications (PDF)

Industrial Condensate Pipeline - Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP)

• Industrial Condensate Pipeline CIPP Certified Bid Tabulation (PDF)
• Industrial Condensate Pipeline CIPP Specifications (PDF)
• Industrial Condensate Pipeline CIPP Plans (PDF)

Project Listing (PDF)