Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: CI - Capital Infrastructure

Directors' Update: Dec. 3, 2025

Business Meeting: Dec. 9, 2025

Summary:

The infrastructure at Lewis County Public Health and Social Services' water laboratory is aging and requires a comprehensive renovation to ensure continued efficiency and safety in operations. The proposed updates include the removal of existing cabinetry and the installation of new, custom-fitted cabinets, shelving, sinks, and chemical-resistant countertops, all designed to integrate seamlessly with the current plumbing and spatial layout.

Publications: The Chronicle Dec. 9

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Matt Patana

Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County has identified a need to renovate the Public Health and Social Services water lab; and

WHEREAS, the laboratory’s infrastructure is aging and requires a comprehensive renovation to ensure continued efficiency and safety in operations. The proposed updates include the removal of existing cabinetry and the installation of new, custom-fitted cabinets, shelving, sinks and chemical-resistant countertops, all designed to integrate seamlessly with the current plumbing and spatial layout; and

WHEREAS, proposals must be submitted electronically through OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) and are due 5 p.m. Jan. 6, 2026; and

WHEREAS, a mandatory pre-proposal meeting will take place at 11 a.m. Dec. 17, 2025, and the deadline for proposal questions is 1 p.m. Dec. 26, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC (1) directs the Capital Infrastructure Specialist to prepare an RFP, evaluate responses and negotiate a contract with the qualified individual or organization for BOCC approval; and (2) directs the Clerk of the Lewis County BOCC to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications to advertise for said purpose; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that proposals must be submitted online through the County's procurement portal, OpenGov, which can be accessed via the project site listed on the advertisement. RFP responses are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 6, 2026.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 9th day of December, 2025.