Cowlitz County Commissioner Open Public Meetings

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held an open public meeting on July 28, 2026, focusing primarily on budget reviews, contract amendments, and procurement activities related to county infrastructure and services. Key procurement discussions included approval of a bond in lieu of retainage for the Dyke Road project with North Cascade Excavating, an amendment to RH2 Engineering's contract for the Ryderwood Supplemental Water Source Project to cover additional engineering support during construction, and calls for bids for solid waste management materials such as high-density polyethylene pipe and reinforced polyethylene geomembrane tarping. Additionally, the commissioners reviewed contract extensions and amendments for food service providers at the juvenile detention center and county jail, reflecting CPI-based price increases. The meeting also touched on financial audit concerns related to the county's risk pool and upcoming board actions.