Rejecting all bids for the Graf Rd. Culvert Replacement Project BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: }
Rejecting all bids for the Graf Rd MP 1.01 Culvert } RESOLUTION NO. 18- b1I t
Replacement Project, CRP 1531 }
WHEREAS, RCW 43.19,1911(1) allows for the preservation of the integrity of the
competitive bid system and dictates that after competitive bids have been opened, award must
be made to that responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid, unless there is a
compelling reason to reject all bids and cancel the solicitation; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County received and opened nine (9) bids for the Graf Road MP 1.01
Culvert Replacement Project on January 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Public Works needs to refocus and redirect funding to higher priorities and
better funded projects; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to reject all bids for the Graf Road
MP 1.01 Culvert Replacement Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all bids accepted by Lewis County on January
30, 2018 for the Graf Road MP 1.01 Culvert Replacement Project are hereby rejected under the
authority of RCW 43.19.1911(1) and the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to
approve this rejection.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 26th day of February, 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Jonatha L eyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEW COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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B . Deput Prosecuting Attorney Edna/J. Fund, C1-.'r
ATTEST: Robert C. Jackson, Vice Chair
Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Lewis .0e 0•.• Gary Stamper, Commissioner
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Feb 26, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
Rejecting all bids for the Graf Road MP 1.01 Culvert Replacement Project
Contact Martin, Erik Phone: 2697
Department: Public Works
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
Lewis County issued a call for bids for the Graf Road MP 1.01 Culvert Replacement Project by Resolution 18-
002 on January 8, 2018. Nine(9)bids were received and opened on January 30, 2018. Public works needs to
refocus and redirect funding to higher priorities and better funded projects. RCW 43.19.1911(1) allows for the
rejection of all bids if a compelling reason exists.
Public Works recommends the Board of County Commissioners reject all bids for the Graf Road MP 1.01
Culvert Replacement Project .
Approvals:
User Group Status
Fife, Tim Public Works Pending
Martin,Erik Public Works Pending
Additional Copies
Rod Lakey, PW
Kim Amrine,PW
Tim Fife,PW