Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners

Directors' Update: Feb. 26, 2020

Business Meeting: March 2, 2020

Summary:

A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to be issued to retain a qualified professional consultant to conduct a 911 feasibility study. The qualifications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. local time, March 23, 2020, at the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners' office (351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA 98532)

Publications: The Chronicle, The East County Journal, The Portland Daily Journal of Commerce, The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Scott Smitherman, Steve Mansfield

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has identified a need to explore and compare alternative approaches in how 911 services are provided to the public in Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the study will explore both a regional approach to 911 services with another primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) (Thurston County) and options that may improve service while maintaining the current PSAP; and

WHEREAS, qualified consulting services are needed; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms with expertise in 911 consolidation feasibility studies; and

WHEREAS, publication to solicit for professional services is needed to contract with a professional consultant.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the County Manager is instructed to develop an RFQ, evaluate responses and negotiate a contract with the qualified consultant for BOCC approval; and the Clerk of the Lewis County BOCC is instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications to advertise for said purpose.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 2nd day of March, 2020.