Lewis County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified consulting firms to provide professional structural engineering consulting services for one year, March 2027–March 2028. Services will be provided as county projects are scheduled or as needs arise, including Rural Arterial Program (RAP), FEMA, HUD, and Lewis County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects. Work must comply with WSDOT, AASHTO, and Lewis County requirements and regulations, with applicable federal contract provisions required for federally funded projects.
Lewis County is seeking statements of qualifications from consulting firms for structural engineering services for county projects from March 2027 through March 2028. Services may include structural evaluations and facility design, bridge load ratings, and bridge inspections related to disaster damage or National Bridge Inspection Standards requirements, delivered under project-specific task orders. The SOQ must be submitted electronically through OpenGov by 2:00 p.m. on December 4, 2026, and the selected firm must include a Washington-licensed structural engineer.
Sole Source:If the tech is unique or needed for compatibility/continuity, pursue sole source with the county form and BOCC approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through Washington DES/NASPO and other cooperative programs; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Lewis County has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., WA DES/NASPO; Sheriff’s Office via NCPA). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Lewis County
Lewis County Board Of County Commissioners Business Meeting
Date: Nov 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a meeting featuring employee recognition for a Halloween costume contest and received public comments regarding a fire district candidate meet and greet and broadband expansion plans. The session included the scheduling of public hearings for the 2027-2032 transportation improvement program and a telecommunication license agreement. The board also deliberated and awarded contracts for radio site generator installations and a county safety program, and approved a salary schedule increase for non-represented employees.
Lewis County Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting
Date: Oct 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured an extensive employee recognition session honoring service milestones and spotlighting staff members for exceptional performance. During public comment, residents raised significant concerns regarding noise from an unregulated gravel mine and requested the Board implement stricter oversight. The Board approved resolutions to set public hearings for utility franchise renewals and acted on administrative matters, including the authorization of indigent defense contracts, the approval of a telecommunications tower lease, and the designation of a new public records officer.
Lewis County Board Of County Commissioners Business Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners held a meeting addressing public concerns regarding the East Lewis County Public Development Authority, local road maintenance, and the impact of House Bill 2266. Key business items included the approval of franchise renewals for water facilities, specifically for the Vue Ranch Water Association. The Board also confirmed appointments to the Veterans Advisory Board and authorized an amended contract with the Salvation Army to support night-by-night shelter and homelessness prevention services. Additionally, the Board conducted a public hearing on a new ordinance aimed at criminalizing the exposure of children or dependent persons to methamphetamine and opioids.
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