Public Works Committee October 23 2025

The Tumwater, WA Public Works Committee met on October 23, 2025, to discuss several procurement and interlocal agreement matters. Key procurement-related topics included the proposed interlocal agreement (ILA) with Thurston County and the cities of Olympia and Lacey for the Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative, aimed at streamlining administrative processes and adapting to budget constraints while continuing climate initiatives. The committee recommended placing this ILA on the November 3, 2025 city council consent calendar for approval and mayoral authorization. Additionally, the committee reviewed Resolution R2025-016 concerning updates to the city's small works roster, which facilitates procurement of contractors for projects under $350,000, ensuring compliance with updated state procurement rules. This resolution was also recommended for the November 3 consent calendar. Lastly, the committee discussed the Class A+ Reclaimed Water Demonstration Project, a regional initiative led by the City of Tumwater and partners to explore advanced water recycling technologies. The project, with a budget exceeding $2 million, aims to develop reclaimed water as a sustainable resource and included plans to place the related ILA on the November 3 consent calendar for approval. No votes were taken during this meeting, but motions were made to forward these items for council consideration.