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The BOCC has approved $50,000 in Capital Funds to begin design on a new Animal Shelter Building. These funds have been donated to be used in providing a new Animal Shelter Building.
Type: Legal Notice
Department: IS - Internal Services
Directors' Update: April 29, 2020
Business Meeting: May 4, 2020
Summary:Request for Qualifications for Engineering and Architectural Services to assist in the development of a new Animal Shelter Building.
Publications: The Chronicle May 7 and 14 The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce May 7
Cover Letter To:
Additional Copies To: Steve Wohld Amy Hanson
Resolution
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATED TO DESIGN OF THE NEW ANIMAL SHELTER BUILDING
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Animal Shelter provides important services to the citizens of Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, the current structure housing the Shelter at 560 Centralia-Alpha Rd. in Chehalis has identified deficiencies and has been recommended for replacement at the earliest opportunity; and
WHEREAS, there have been, and continue to be, significant donations by private parties to fund this replacement, and the project is included on the draft Capital Facilities Plan; and
WHEREAS, delays to the project will result in increased construction costs, potential weather delays and significant scheduling issues; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to obtain the services identified above in accordance with RCW 39.80.040, Procurement of Engineering and Architectural Services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the County solicit for said Engineering and Architectural Services; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Facilities Department shall request a Statement of Qualifications for Engineering and Architectural Services from appropriate firms and publish the same, as required by law.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 4th day of May, 2020.