Street improvement bids discussed

RITZVILLE – The City Council authorized Mayor Scott Yaeger to sign two bid documents for road and sidewalk improvements east of Division Street during its Tuesday, May 21, meeting.

Both bids have scheduled openings in June, and the projects are scheduled to be completed by September.

The first bid provides for pavement maintenance and Americans with Disabilities Act curb ramp replacement for about 2.5 blocks along East First Avenue from Division Street to Palouse Street. Project specifications include removal of existing curb, curb ramps, and sidewalk; grinding and pavement removal; paving; ne...