Public Works Committee, Aug. 20, 2026

The Tumwater, WA City Government Public Works Committee met on August 20, 2026, to discuss two key procurement-related items. First, they reviewed an addendum to the lease agreement with South Puget Sound Community College for additional office and training space for the water resources department. The lease, originally a 5-year agreement starting in 2023 and expiring in 2028, includes an expansion of leased rooms and a change to quarterly rent payments. The committee noted that approximately $61,299 was spent on rent in 2025, with nearly $300,000 invested in renovations that are not transferable upon moving. The committee voted to forward the lease addendum to the city council consent calendar with a recommendation for approval. Second, the committee considered a request to increase the change order authority from 10% to 20% for the Persal Creek Fish Passage Barrier Removal Project to fully utilize available construction grant funds totaling over $2.25 million. The project involves significant infrastructure improvements including a large culvert installation to restore fish passage and roadway enhancements. The committee approved placing this change order authority increase on the city council agenda. Both items reflect ongoing capital improvement and facility leasing decisions with budget considerations and grant funding utilization.