West Whitman bids arrive in Palouse

The City of Palouse was set to open bids March 29 for its long-awaited West Whitman Street project.

The deadline was 4 p.m. Wednesday.

“On deals like this, I’ve learned, don’t get nervous until the last day,” said Palouse Mayor Michael Echanove.

Washington State Department of Transportation completed its railroad engineering in February and approved the overall street revitalization plan to include replacing a 550-foot section of street and railroad tracks – with a new drainage system – as well as sidewalks, curb, gutter and lighting.

A bid deadline of March 29 was set for the estimated $575,0...