Tuesday Public Meeting - 09.15.2026

The Cowlitz County Commissioners held a public meeting on September 15, 2026, where several procurement and contract matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included awarding a $120,578.77 bid to Titan Earthworks for high-density polyethylene pipe for the landfill, and a $242,855.30 contract to Western United Civil Group for the Shadow Mountain package pump project, which aims to provide arsenic-free water to a developing area. The commissioners also approved a $70,221.80 contract with Lakeside Industries for roadway repairs on West Canyon View Drive. Additionally, a $200,000 contract was authorized with Wolf Water Resources for a geomorphic assessment study of the lower Cowlitz and Toutle Rivers to support flood prevention efforts. Health and Human Services presented amendments to state contracts, including a $30,000 addition for public health emergency work and multiple contracts related to developmental disability employment and day services. A funding request of $150,000 was discussed from Khaled's Community Behavioral Health Center to expand mental health and substance use disorder services, though commissioners expressed a need for further review before approval. The meeting also included discussions on flood management, public safety, and behavioral health system challenges, but no immediate votes on new funding for behavioral health were taken.