Kitsap Lake Stormwater Treatment Retrofit

Project Status (January 16, 2026)

The project was advertised for bid in April 2025 and bids were opened on May 13, 2025. A contract with the low bidder (Active Construction, Inc.) was awarded. The contract was executed on June 9, 2025 for the amount of $1,969,969. The City obtained funding from a Department of Ecology grant to complete final design and construction of the project. Construction began on October 27, 2025 and is anticipated to be completed by April 2026.

Scope/Purpose

In the City’s continuing effort to improve water quality for Kitsap Lake, this project will provide treatment at four outfall locations that are currently untreated. The treatment will consist of installation of TAPE GULD approved systems above the outfalls in the roadway adjacent to each site. Treatment will be for suspended solids (TSS), dissolved copper, dissolved zinc, and total phosphorus.  

Schedule

• Ecology grant award for final design and construction awarded – March 6, 2024
• Final design completed –  April 2025
• Advertised for construction – April 22, 2025
• Bids opened –  May 13, 2025
• Contract awarded – June 4, 2025
• Construction Notice to Proceed Issued  – August 15, 2025
• Construction Material Suspension Issued – August 15, 2025
• Construction start – October 27, 2025
• Anticipated construction completion – April 2026

Funding

The project will be completed using the Department of Ecology grant. The grant will pay for 85% of the total cost to complete the design and construction. The Stormwater Utility will match the grant for the remaining 15% needed. 

Contact Us

Olivia Paraschiv, P.E.
Project Manager
Ph: 360-473-5331
Email