Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: IS - Internal Services

Directors' Update: Feb. 5, 2020

Business Meeting: Feb. 10, 2020

Summary:

Selection of Consultant to Provide a Master Plan and Market Feasibility Study for the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Steve Wohld, Doug Carey

Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County has been awarded funds from the Department of Commerce to do a Master Plan and Market Feasibility Study for the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has solicited and received Statements of Qualifications from Facility Planning and Developmental Consulting Services interested in providing consulting services for creating the Master Plan and Market Feasibility study; and

WHEREAS, said statements have been reviewed; and

WHEREAS, a selection committee interviewed selected firms and then forwarded its recommendation to the BOCC; and

WHEREAS, the BOCC has reviewed the selection process and agrees with the recommendation of the selection committee, and, as required by RCW 39.80, has negotiated with the selected firm to reach an agreement.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the BOCC that the contract to create a Master Plan and Market Feasibility Study be awarded to Beckwith Consulting Group of LaConner, Wash.; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief of Internal Services is authorized to sign on behalf of the BOCC upon presentation of an acceptable contract.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 10th day of February, 2020.