Cowlitz County Commissioner Open Public Meetings

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held an open public meeting on July 29, 2026, where they approved minutes from previous meetings and addressed several procurement and contract matters. Key procurement discussions included acceptance of a bond in lieu of retainage for the Dyke Road Reconstruction Project with North Cascade Excavating, amendments to food service contracts for juvenile and adult inmates with price increases of 3.8% and 3.5% respectively, and calls for bids related to geomorphic assessment services for flood prevention and purchases of high-density polyethylene pipe and geomembrane tarp material for solid waste management. The commissioners discussed a grant application for a geomorphic assessment of the Cowlitz River to support future dredging efforts aimed at flood risk mitigation. Additionally, they decided to cancel the planned 2026 employee barbecue due to budget constraints, avoiding approximately $9,868 in expenses. The meeting concluded with scheduling updates and no further public comments.