Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Cowlitz County.
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Oct 7, 2026
Nov 4, 2026
Hauling and application of class A and class B biosolids.
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Census ID
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176794
Employee FTE
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585.88
Population
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114,885
Procurement Hell Score
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26 / 100
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This Purchase Order (COWLS-1000001236) dated March 4, 2024, is issued by Cowlitz County (Prosecuting Attorney) to RICOH USA INC. for the lease of a RICOH IMC8000 Color MFP and associated click charges. The lease term is 60 months, and the total PO amount is $5,342.56. The order is subject to NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Contract #140602 and Washington Contract #06619.
Purchase Order C0WL2-1000000793 from RICOH USA ING for HOL_PA_105 covering a 60-month FMV lease of an MPC8003 COLOR MFP and associated click charges. The total PO amount is $6,165.16. The lease incorporates terms from U.S. Communities Contract No. 4400003732.
Purchase Order COWLS-1000001192 for a Ricoh MPC8003 Color MFP, including a 60-month FMV lease and CPC service agreement. The total PO amount is $10,919.41. The lease term is 60 months, starting on 2019-04-18 and ending on 2024-04-18. The buyer is the Prosecuting Attorney's office (HOL_PA_105). The seller is RICOH USA INC.
Purchase Order for a 60-month FMV lease of a RICOH MP5055 B/W MFP, including click charges, parts, labor, supplies, and staples. The agreement references NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Contract #140602 and Washington Contract #06619. The total PO amount is $2,950.40.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Cowlitz County
The meeting included discussions on several infrastructure and administrative projects. Key topics included the status of easements and construction on Beaver Lake Road, as well as the recognition of sewage treatment plants for awards received from the Department of Health and the Environment Agency. The board reviewed options for repairing a collapsing culvert on Caples Road, weighing the costs and benefits of lining versus full replacement. Additionally, technical requirements for culvert design regarding fish passage and low-flow channels were discussed.
The meeting focused on the upcoming 2027 budget and department-specific updates. Discussions included the replacement of sheriff department vehicles, including K9 units and surplus management, and a request for a commissioner to represent the county on the Wasatch Policy Innovation Collaboration group. Representatives from the Superior Court and Juvenile Court provided updates on budget cutting measures, including schedule adjustments to reduce overtime, case management improvements, and staffing challenges in the detention center due to vacancies and leave programs. Additionally, facility maintenance issues, specifically roof leaks, were reported.
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The board meeting covered several agenda items, including consent items such as a provider change for worker's compensation, an interlocal agreement for electrical installations for a bridge project, and a bid award for slide repair. A contract award for heavy equipment maintenance at the landfill was approved following a discussion regarding the competitive bidding process. Additionally, the board held a public comment session where citizens expressed concerns about property tax increases and the potential economic burden on residents. The board also discussed the need for evacuation planning, noting ongoing efforts to collaborate with local energy entities and emergency management agencies to develop strategies for potential emergencies, including dam failures and seismic events.
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