Tuesday Business Meeting - 08.11.2026

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held a business meeting on August 11, 2026, focusing on several procurement and infrastructure projects. Key procurement discussions included a request to increase the budget for purchasing a used hall truck from $200,000 to $225,000 to better meet landfill operational needs. The commissioners also discussed plans to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for landfill equipment repair services to expand their vendor pool beyond the current contractor, Peterson Cat. Additionally, the board reviewed a road repair project for West Canyon View Road, with an estimated cost of around $70,000, which will be put out to bid and require board approval. Other procurement-related updates included the upcoming bid for pumps as part of a water system improvement funded by EPA and ARPA dollars, and grant awards totaling $350,000 for energy audits of county buildings. The meeting also covered maintenance and repair contracts for county facilities, including museum brick repair and roof leak assessments, with bids to be sought for necessary repairs. No votes or motions were explicitly recorded in the transcript, but several action items related to contract awards, budget increases, and upcoming bids were discussed.