2026-04-21 BOCC Meeting

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on April 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of resolution 26-125, declaring surplus vehicles and equipment for sale via govdeals.com and RB Auctions, involving items such as dump trucks and trailers. Resolution 26-127 authorized the quarterly disposal of surplus technology equipment. The board also awarded a construction contract for the Burwick Creek fish passage culvert replacement project to Steel Trucking of Shahalis for $954,265, funded through grants and an interlocal agreement with the Port of Shahalis. Additionally, resolution 26-130 amended a contract with the Department of Commerce to assist individuals at risk of homelessness. The meeting included approval of a budget amendment (resolution 26-132) increasing expenditures by over $2.9 million and updating the capital improvement plan to reflect approved projects. Several board appointments and council revivals were also approved, but the primary procurement focus was on surplus asset disposition, contract awards, and budget amendments related to capital projects.