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Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Jan. 21, 2026

Business Meeting: Jan. 27, 2026

Summary:

A recent bridge inspection revealed a critical finding at the Garrard Creek Road Bridge, located at MP 4.35. It is necessary for Lewis County to enter into a maintenance agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for WSDOT's crews to perform a repair of this critical finding. 

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WHEREAS, RCW 39.34.080 authorizes public agencies to perform governmental services, activities or undertakings which each public agency entering into the contract is authorized by law to perform, provided such contract shall be authorized by the governing body of each party to the contract; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County has a need to repair a pile cap beneath the Garrard Creek Road Bridge MP 4.35, within our jurisdiction, but lacks the manpower and equipment to complete the work. It is necessary for Lewis County to enter into a Maintenance Agreement for WSDOT to perform the repair; and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Director and County Engineer have reviewed the Maintenance Agreement between Lewis County and WSDOT and recommend approval.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC approves the maintenance agreement between Lewis County and WSDOT, at an estimated cost of $54,091.81, including tax, from the 2026 Road Fund, for the period of January to May 2026, and the Public Works Director is authorized to sign on the behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 27th day of January, 2026.