Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: CI - Capital Infrastructure

Directors' Update: May 27, 2026

Business Meeting: June 2, 2026

Summary:

Award contract for Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Midway drainage improvements and repaving project

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Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County is upgrading the utilities and surfaces at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, and as part of these improvements, the next step will be to improve the storm drains and resurface the areas along the Midway portion of the Fairgrounds; and

WHEREAS, resurfacing deteriorated concrete and asphalt will eliminate uneven surfaces, improving pedestrian and vehicle safety and overall site circulation. Upgrading stormwater drainage infrastructure will reduce standing water, mitigate slip risks and prevent surface and subgrade damage; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County issued a call for bids for the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Midway Drainage Improvements and Repaving Project, Project #31-2609, via Resolution 26-143; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County received the following three bids before the 2 p.m. May 26, 2026, submission deadline:

CONTRACTOR	BID AMOUNT
Midway Underground	$978,800.00
Russ Construction	$1,054,525.00
R.L. Alia Company	$1,057,990.00

WHEREAS, Midway Underground was the apparent low bidder with a proposal totaling $978,800.00, plus tax.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby awards the contract for the the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Midway Drainage Improvements and Repaving Project, Project #31-2609, to Midway Underground in the amount of $978,800.00 plus tax. 

The Capital Infrastructure Specialist is authorized to sign the contract, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 2nd day of June, 2026.