Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: CI - Capital Infrastructure

Directors' Update: Sept. 30, 2026

Business Meeting: Oct. 6, 2026

Summary:

Lewis County is issuing a request for qualifications from qualified firms for comprehensive on‑site evaluations of the existing fire alarm systems at various Lewis County sites, including:

• IT building
• Historic Courthouse
• Health Building
• Additional facilities as projects are identified

This assessment will include

• identifying the current system type, manufacturer and installation date
• reviewing device coverage, layout and overall system condition to determine remaining useful life
• Assessing code compliance
• Examining integration capabilities with existing building systems such as HVAC, access control, and elevator controls
• Recommending a scope of work that outlines whether each system should be repaired, upgraded or fully replaced to meet current operational and safety requirements

Publications: The Chronicle / Oct. 8 and 15 OMBWE

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Matt Patana

Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County is issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) from qualified firms for a comprehensive on‑site evaluation of its existing fire alarm systems; and

WHEREAS, sites to be evaluated include:

• the Information Technology (IT) building
• the Historic Courthouse
• the Health Building
• any additional facilities as projects are identified

WHEREAS, the selected firm will be asked to:

• identify the current system types, including their manufacturers and installation dates
• review device coverage, layout and overall system condition to determine remaining useful life
• assess code compliance
• examine integration capabilities with existing building systems, such as HVAC, access control and elevator controls
• provide recommendations outlining whether / how each system should be repaired, upgraded or fully replaced to meet current operational and safety requirements

WHEREAS, qualifications must be submitted electronically through OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) and are due by 2 p.m. October 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the deadline for proposal questions is 5 p.m. October 20, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC (1) directs the Capital Infrastructure Specialist to issue the RFQ for Fire Alarm Engineering project (project No. 2026-RFQ-040), 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 responses must be submitted online through the County's procurement portal, OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa), by 2 p.m. October 30, 2026.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 6th day of October, 2026.