Tuesday Public Meeting - 07.28.2026

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held a public meeting on July 28, 2026, during which they approved minutes from previous meetings and addressed several procurement and contract matters. Key procurement discussions included bond in lieu of retainage for the Dyke Road Reconstruction Project with North Cascade Excavating, an amendment to RH2 Engineering's contract for the Riderwood supplemental water source project to cover additional tank construction, and contract amendments increasing prices for juvenile and adult inmate food services by 3.8% and 3.5%, respectively. The commissioners also issued calls for bids for solid waste materials including high-density polyethylene pipe and geomembrane tarp material for landfill operations. Additionally, the board discussed a grant-funded geomorphic assessment of the Cowlitz River floodplain to inform flood hazard mitigation efforts. A motion to approve the consent agenda, encompassing these procurement items, was passed unanimously. The commissioners also decided to cancel the planned 2026 employee barbecue due to budget constraints, opting to explore less costly alternatives without financial penalty from the event center.