Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: June 10, 2026

Business Meeting: June 16, 2026

Summary:

The Department of Commerce contracts with Lewis County to oversee the administration of the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG).

This subcontract provides funding for permanent supportive housing case management services to eligible persons who reside in Lewis County.

The purpose of this amendment is to (1) update the scope of work, (2) increase the overall budget, and (3) extend the contract end date.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: askinner@reliableenterprises.org

Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, Kirstine Ward, Jill Nielson, Keysha Anderson, Bryan Hall, Caroline Garibay, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Sherri Dokken

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed contract #R01-0260-25 amendment B between Reliable Enterprises and Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce contracts with Lewis County to oversee the administration of the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG); and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this subcontract is to provide permanent supportive housing case management services to eligible persons who reside in Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to (1) update the scope of work, (2) increase the overall budget, and (3) extend the contract end date; and

WHEREAS, the contract funding is increased by $163,020.09, for a revised maximum consideration of $352,605.18; and

WHEREAS, the revised contract duration is July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said contract.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby awards contract #R01-0260-25 amendment B to Reliable Enterprises in the amount of $352,605.18 for a term of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, funded through the Consolidated Homeless Grant. Upon approval and presentation of such a contract, the Director of Public Health & Social Services is authorized to sign the contract, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 16th day of June, 2026.