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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS (S) Before the LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Preliminary Budget has been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Copies of the 2025 Preliminary Budget reports are available for review during normal office hours (8 a.m.- 5 p.m.) in the Budget Department located in the Historical Courthouse, 351 N.W. North Street, Room 209, Chehalis, Washington or online at https://lewiscountywa.opengov.com Notice is further given that the BOCC will hold a public informational meeting on the 2025 Preliminary Budget on November 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Hearing Room located in the Historic Courthouse, 351 N.W. North Street, Chehalis, Washington. The BOCC will hold public hearings in the BOCC Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. on Dec. 2, 2024, to adopt the 2025 Budget and to fix the amount of the levies upon property in the county for 2025. Written comment may be submitted in person at the BOCC, 351 NW North Street, Room 210, Chehalis, WA 98532 or via email at bocc@lewiscountywa.gov beginning Oct. 15. Written comment must be clearly marked “Written comment for Dec. 2 hearing” and must be received by 10 a.m. Nov. 30, 2024. This meeting is barrier free. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact the Budget Department 72 hours in advance of the meeting: Phone: (360) 740-1198 Published in The East County Journal October 16, October 30, November 6, November 20, 2024
LEWIS COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Structural Engineering Services—Preventative Maintenance Hining Road MP 0.23 – Lewis County Structure ID #: 08444600 Galvin Road MP 1.23 – Lewis County Structure ID #: 08605200 Galvin Road MP 1.55 – Lewis County Structure ID #: 07984700 Federal Aid Project No. BHM-9921(003) Proposals Due by 2:00 PM, December 6, 2024 Lewis County is interested in entering into a professional services contract with a consulting firm with expertise in bridge structures to provide engineering services for preventative maintenance on three different bridges in Lewis County. The selected consultant for this contract will provide bid ready plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for girder repairs at Hining Rd MP 0.23 bridge and deck rehabilitation and deck overlay at Lewis County’s Galvin Rd MP 1.23 & MP 1.55 Bridges. The anticipated schedule for this project includes final PS&E within 12-months of contract execution (utilizing WSDOT’s Standard Consultant Agreement with applicable attachments and the Consultant’s verified Overhead Audit costs). Lewis County may supplement this contract into future phases (RW, CN). Project construction is anticipated to be completed in 2026. Additionally, there is a mandatory sixteen percent (16%) DBE goal for consultants on this project. The selected CONSULTANT will be expected to enter into a Local Agency A&E Professional Services (Cost Plus Fixed Fee) Consultant Agreement. Lewis County reserves the right to amend the terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Scope of Work Structural Engineering Services Scope of Services to be provided: A) Initial Evaluation: Perform an Initial Inspection to determine all superstructure member deficiencies and damage from environmental/human caused factors. B) Repairs Recommend up to three repair options to restore bridge components (girder repairs to legal load limits or OL-1/OL2, if possible, deck overlays, etc.) and provide probable costs estimates for repair construction. i. C) 100% PS&E: After preliminary repair options are reviewed and the selected plan is approved by Lewis County (and WSDOT Local Programs), the Consultant shall advance repair and improvement plans to 90% PS&E. -- to apply for all required environmental permits and identify construction easement areas/staging (right of way acquisition by Lewis County). Following Lewis County’s review/approval of 90% PS&E, provide 100% PS&E to advertise for contractor construction. D) Environmental The Consultant shall be Lewis County’s authorized agent to apply for and obtain all required environmental permits, reviews, and documents necessary for this project. Anticipated documents/permits include: •Archeological review for the existing structures and staging areas. •All NEPA documentation for this FHWA funded project. •Environmental Permits for in-water/near water work (Washington State (WA) Department of Wildlife’s Hydraulic Permit Approval, US Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Authorization, WA Department of Ecology (DOE) Section 401 Water Quality Certification, DOE Bridge and Ferry Terminal Washing General Permit, SEPA, etc.) •Lewis County Permits (maintenance exemptions may be applicable depending on proposed work). E) Construction: During construction, the Consultant may be utilized as Lewis County’s inspector during critical phases of the project and/or to answer contractor “request for information” emails. Additionally, the Consultant shall provide construction monitoring/testing required for the DOE Bridge and Ferry Terminal Washing General Permit. F) Load Rating: Following the completion of construction, the Consultant shall complete a new load rating for this structure. The Load Rating shall comply with WSDOT Bridge Design Manual and applicable federal requirements including evaluations of all Single Haul Vehicles (SHV’s) and Emergency Vehicles (EV’s) and overload vehicles (OL-1 and OL-2). SUBMITTAL Interested Consultants shall provide a statement of qualifications (SOQ), experience, and extent of involvement for the assigned personnel on similar projects. The proposal shall include the project name, description, and contact information for each project. The proposal must be limited to eight (8) pages. Any requested cost proposals or elements of cost be in a concealed format and separate from technical/qualifications proposals, since these shall not be considered in the evaluation, ranking, and selection phase. Submittals will be evaluated and ranked for the following criteria: 1. Staffing expertise consistent with contract needs – 25% 2. Past experience with similar types of work and familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA Standards – 25% 3. Performance evaluations by Lewis County and other government agencies – 15% 4. Demonstrated ability to meet schedules/commitments given by key staff personnel – 15% 5. Overall Proposal evaluation by the Lewis County selection team – 20% A short list of consultant firms may be developed for the purpose of further live interview evaluations. Lewis County is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals. CONSULTANTS desiring consideration shall electronically submit a complete proposal packet for Structural Engineering Services – Preventative Maintenance Hining Rd MP 0.23, Galvin Rd MP 1.23 and Galvin Rd MP 1.55 in OpenGov https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. SOQs are limited to eight (8) pages and must be submitted electronically (in OpenGov) no later than 2:00 PM on December 6, 2024. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Wes Anderson at 360-740-1175 or Wesley.Anderson@lewiscountywa.gov. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Lewis County, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing (Zelma Hammer) at (Zelma.Hammer@lewiscountywa.gov) or by calling collect (360-740-1123). Title VI Statement Lewis County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.” Dates of publication in the East County Journal and Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce: (06-Nov-24, and 13-Nov-24). Website Posting 06-Nov-24 through RFQ submittal date: Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises https://omwbe.wa.gov Lewis County’s website https://lewiscountywa.gov Published in The East County Journal November 6, November 13, 2024
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS In the Matter of the Estate Of WILLIAM RILEY BROWN, Deceased. NO. 24-4-0040721 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of the estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: November 6, 2024 Personal Representative: JULIE ANNE CARTER Attorney for the Personal Representative: LAUREL L. TILLER Address for Mailing or Service: THE TILLER LAW FIRM Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 58 Centralia, WA 98531 JULIE ANNE CARTER Personal Representative Published in The East County Journal November 6, November 13, November 20, 2024
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR LEWIS COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DALE A. GOCKEN, Deceased. No. 24-4-00409-21 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS [RCW 11.40.030] The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 23, 2024. /s/____________________ LaNette Vassar, Personal Representative ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE: Mark C. Scheibmeir WSBA #12059 Scheibmeir, Kelly & Nelson, P.S. 299 N. W. Center Street P. O. Box 939 Chehalis, WA 98532 Phone: (360) 748-3386 Fax: (360) 748-3387 Published in The East County Journal October 23, October 30, November 6, 2024
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THURSTON COUNTY FAMILY & JUVENILE COURT In the Matter of the Estate of MICHAEL S. GOOCH, Deceased. No. 24-4-00649-34 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent's death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: October 30, 2024 Administrator: Patricia Killian Attorney for Personal Representative: Erin M. Kuns Address for Mailing or Service: Connolly, Tacon & Meserve, 825 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501 Published in The East County Journal October 30, November 6, November 13, 2024
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS In the Matter of the Estate of NORMA JEAN OVERMAN, Deceased. No. 24-4-00413-21 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The administrator named below has been appointed as administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the administrator or the administrator's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 23, 2024. /s/ Bonnie Barney BONNIE BARNEY, Administrator Attorney for the Administrator: Bart J. Ricks Address for Mailing or Service: MANO, PAROUTAUD, GROBERG & RICKS Attorneys at Law 20 SW 12th Street Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-6641 Court of probate proceedings: Lewis County Superior Court Published in The East County Journal October 23, October 30, November 6, 2024
LEWIS COUNTY – STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT THRESHOLD DETERMINATION DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) LEAD AGENCY: Lewis County – Community Development Department PROPONENT: C and C Development Companies Inc. FILE NUMBERS:SEP24-0037 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: 25x30 addition to existing 50x100 shop for personal use. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: The project is located at 127 Express Ln, Chehalis Lewis County, WA – Section 28, Township 13N, Range 02W, WM on parcel number 018226000001. THRESHOLD DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable, significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is NOT required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review by Lewis County of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with this agency and such information is adopted herein by reference. This information is available electronically here https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/current-planning-applications/ This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the issue date below. The comment period begins on the date of issuance and written comments must be submitted by 4pm on November 20, 2024. Responsible Official: Mindy Brooks, Director Lewis County Community Development 125 NW Chehalis Ave Chehalis, Washington 98532 Contact Person: Preston Pinkston, Planner for Responsible Official Date of Issue: November 6, 2024 This SEPA determination may be appealed in writing to the Lewis County Hearings Examiner until 4 pm on November 27, 2024 at the Lewis County Community Development Permit Center. Appellants should be prepared to make specific factual objections. The appeal procedure is established in Lewis County Code (LCC) Section 17.110.130 and LCC Section 2.25.130. The administrative appeal fee is established by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. The current adopted fee schedule is available online at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/permit-applications-and-handouts/. Published in The East County Journal November 6, 2024
Special Board Meeting Notice Public Hearing Budget The Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will be holding a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be a hybrid model, offering both in person and virtual options. Attendees can attend in person in Conference Rooms 1 and 2 located at 521 Adams Avenue, Morton, WA 98356 or virtually via Zoom: https://myarborhealth.zoom.us/j/84934316490 Meeting ID: 849 3431 6490 One tap mobile: +12532050468,,84934316490# US Dial: +1 253 205 0468 US The purpose of this public hearing is to present the 2025 budget and accept Public Comment. The Board will take action to adopt the 2025 Budget. Published in The East County Journal October 30, November 6, 2024
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS A Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Lewis County Water District No. 1 New Water Reservoir Project, CDBG Contract #21-62210-032, is being issued. The Grantee/Responsible Entity is Lewis County Public Works, 57 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA, (360) 740-2762. These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities undertaken by the Responsible Entity (RE). REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about November 26, 2024, the above-named RE will request the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) to release federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the following project: “Lewis County Water District No. 1 New Water Reservoir seeks to construct a new water reservoir and appurtenances at White Pass School District 303, 10204 Hwy 12, Randle, WA. The estimated cost of the project is $1,113,161.00.” FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Lewis County determined that the project would have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190) is not required. Additionally, project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) is available on the Lewis County Public Works webpage at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/public-works/engineering-services/environmental-planning/. A hardcopy is on file at the Public Works main office located at 57 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA and is available for examination and copying weekdays between 9am and 4:30pm. Any individual, group or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Lewis County Public Works Department. All comments received by November 21st will be considered by Lewis County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. RELEASE OF FUNDS Lewis County certifies to Commerce that Josh Metcalf in his/her capacity as Director consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Commerce’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Lewis County to use State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS Commerce will accept objections to its release of funds and Lewis County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Official of the (Lewis County); b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the RE has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Commerce; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Local Government Division, Community Development Block Grant Program Manager, Department of Commerce, 1011 Plum Street SE, PO Box 42525, Olympia, Washington. 98504-2525. Potential objectors should contact the Community Development Block Grant Program at (360) 725-4000 to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Name of Responsible Entity Certifying Official: Josh Metcalf, Director, Lewis County Public Works 15-day local comment period starts Nov. 6, 2024, and ends 4 p.m. Nov. 21, 2024 Date the Request for Release of Funds Certification is delivered to Commerce – November 26, 2024 Published in The East County Journal November 6, 2024
LEWIS COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2025 Annual Cultural Resources Services Lewis County Department of Public Works is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified consulting firms with expertise who wish to be evaluated and considered to provide Countywide Annual Cultural Resources Services for the years 2025-2027. The consultant will provide cultural resources services as County projects are scheduled or as circumstances emerge that require professional cultural resources services. This will include but is not limited to upcoming Rural Arterial Program (RAP) funded projects, Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) funded projects, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded projects, and Lewis County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects. The agreement(s) will be for one (1) year in duration with an option to extend for an additional year by mutual agreement. The agreement amount is not anticipated to exceed $100,000. If necessary, the agreement may be supplemented for additional time and/or money by mutual agreement. The selected CONSULTANT will be expected to enter into a Local Agency A&E Professional Services (Cost Plus Fixed Fee) Consultant Agreement. Lewis County reserves the right to amend the terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Project Description Lewis County Public Works has 8 known upcoming projects which will receive funds from FEMA and/or state funding sources. The Meade Hill Road 0.77 to 0.82 Slide Repair Project (46.51970, -122.13428) proposes to stabilize the failing embankment, through installation of a soldier pile wall with soil anchors. Additional construction will include the restoration of the roadway and removal and replacement of existing guardrail. The Brim Rd MP 1.9 Culvert Replacement Project (46.5071487, -122.7096252) will receive funds from FEMA. The project will involve the replacement of the existing culvert, a fish passage barrier, with a minimum 20-foot span fish passable structure. The Independence MP 2.95 Slide Repair Project (46.787598, -123.178830) will receive funds from FEMA. This project will involve stabilizing the failing embankment, through installation of segmentally installed logs with rootwads with riprap. Additional construction will include the restoration of the roadway and installation of native trees and shrubs. The Rosebrook Rd MP 0.49 to 0.56 Slide Repair Project (46.602802, -122.843717) will receive funds from FEMA. This project will stabilize the roadway embankment by retrofitting the existing wall with tieback anchors, installation of lagging, and construction of a new soldier pile tieback wall. Additional construction will include restoration of the roadway and removal and replacement of existing guardrail. The Spencer Rd MP 5.172 to 5.276 Slide Repair Project (46.491204, -122.727208) will receive funds from FEMA. The project proposes to stabilize the failing embankment with one of the following methods 1) installation of sera piles beneath the roadway shoulder; 2) installation of soldier pile walls with tieback anchors; and/or 3) placement of quarry spall filled drilled shafts. The Rogers Road MP 0.145 Slide Repair Project (46.626826, -122.964607) will receive funds from FEMA. The project proposes to stabilize the failing embankment with one of the following methods 1) installation of an interceptor trench drain; 2) placement of an infill buttress/neat shear key; and/or 3) installation of shear piles. The Countywide Culvert Replacement Projects include various projects which receive funding from state fish passage programs such as the Fish Barrier Removal Board, Salmon Recovery Funding Board or Chehalis Basin Strategy’s Aquatic Species Restoration Plan. Examples of these projects include the Spencer MP 5.38 to 5.52 Fish Habitat Restoration (PRISM 23-1138P) and the Clark Rd MP 0.182 Culvert Replacement (PRISM 24-1236P) Projects. In addition to the upcoming FEMA projects and possible HUD projects, the projects listed in our current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that may require Cultural Resource services will be included in this request. The current Lewis County TIP is available for review at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/public-works/transportation-improvement/. The successful consultant will provide the services listed under the General Scope of Services, and as determined appropriate by Lewis County, on upcoming projects. All projects will include cooperative project development and management with Lewis County. Scope of Work The selected consultant is to provide Annual Cultural Resources Services on public works projects. This may include, but is not limited to, providing Cultural Resources Assessments/Surveys, Archaeological Excavation Permits, Project Specific Monitoring Plans, Construction Monitoring, and Monitoring Reports. General Scope of Services: A) Cultural Resources Assessment – compile background information on the natural and cultural setting of an area as well as review an overview of existing information provided by previous cultural resources investigations in the project vicinity. This should include an assessment of potential project effects on cultural resources. B) Cultural Resource Survey – perform a Cultural Resource Survey based on the APE or API approved by the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). Disseminate the field data to produce a Cultural Resources Survey Report that conforms to all the requirements of 36 CFR Part 800.11(d) and (e) adheres to DAHP’s Survey and Inventory Standards and USACE 106 Standards. The report shall contain diagrams and plans illustrating the work and results of archaeological investigations, including maps of specific locations of field inspections and sampling showing shovel test locations, transect paths, surface cultural resources, and prominent features. C) State Archaeological Excavation Permit - work with the DAHP to obtain a State Archaeological Excavation Permit. This permit application shall follow the requirements stipulated by state law under RCW 27.44/27.53 and WAC 25-48-060. The proposed permit application must include at a minimum: 1) The required cover sheet provided on the DAHP website: http://www.dahp.wa.gov/archaeological-permitting 2) Sufficient background information and summary of previous field investigation, research, and data gaps about the site(s) proposed for excavation. 3) The nature and extent of the work proposed. 4) Summary of the environmental setting and depositional context. 5) An artifact inventory plan detailing the character of the expected data categories to be recovered including proposed methods of inventorying, cleaning, stabilizing and curating recovered specimens consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for archaeological curation in 36 C.F.R. Part 79. 6) An unanticipated discoveries plan in the event that human remains are discovered. 7) A professional, scientific research design. 8) A list of those responsible for conducting monitoring/removal of artifacts as well as those responsible for carrying out the terms and conditions of the permit. 9) Financial evidence of the applicant’s ability to conduct the proposed work. 10) A plan for site restoration following excavation activities. 11) A site security plan to assure the protection of the site and its contents. 12) A public participation plan detailing the extent of public involvement and dissemination of project results to the public. 13) Disclosure by the applicant of any previous violation of this chapter or any federal or state law regulating archaeological objects or sites, historic archaeological resources, glyptic/painted records, or native Indian cairns or graves. 14) Mention that if artifacts are found, they will be documented, recovered, prepared and curated at the Burke Museum. D) Project Specific Monitoring Plans – a monitoring and discovery plan shall be developed to assist Lewis County in responding to any archaeological materials unearthed during project construction. This plan shall include a brief description of the natural and cultural setting of the project, types of archaeological materials that might be encountered, a description of the role of the archaeological monitor, an assessment of potential discovery of archaeological and/or human remains, and notification protocols and setbacks to be implemented upon the discovery of either. E) Construction Monitoring – conduct archaeological monitoring for project-related ground disturbing activities. Archaeologist shall monitor project-related ground disturbance, record daily progress of the construction and monitoring work, and coordinate with the Public Works Project Manager or inspector regarding the construction schedule. If archaeological materials are encountered, the archaeologist shall implement the protocols and procedures outlined in the monitoring and discovery plan. F) Monitoring Reports – an archaeological monitoring report shall be prepared once construction monitoring is complete. This report shall include a project description, methods, results of archaeological monitoring, and any technical recommendations. SUBMITTAL CONSULTANTS desiring consideration shall electronically submit a complete SOQ packet for Cultural Resources Services RFQ in OpenGov https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. SOQs are limited to ten (10) pages, single sided, and must be submitted electronically (in OpenGov) no later than 2:00 PM December 6, 2024. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Ann Weckback at 360-740-1440 or Ann.Weckback@lewiscountywa.gov. Additional information regarding OpenGov Procurement is available at www.lewiscountywa.gov. The following schedule has been established for the submission and evaluation of the SOQs and selection of the Consultant. These are tentative dates only and the County reserves the right to adjust these dates at its sole discretion: •First advertisement of RFQ: November 6, 2024 •Second advertisement of RFQ: November 13, 2024 •SOQs due: December 6, 2024 (2:00 PM Local Time) •Interviews, if needed December 16, 2024 •Consultant selected January 2, 2025 Submittals will be evaluated and ranked equal weight for the following criteria: 1) Qualification of key personnel; 2) Relevant experience; 3) Availability and response time; 4) Costs associated with Services; and 5) Overall SOQ Evaluation by the Lewis County selection team. Availability and response time should include response times after contact as well as typical turnaround times for document preparation and revisions. Cost breakdown should include hourly rates per Classification along with fixed fee and overhead. Lewis County is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit SOQs. For more information about the project and submittal requirements contact Ann Weckbackat 360-740-1440 or Ann.Weckback@lewiscountywa.gov. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Lewis County, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Zelma Hammer at Zelma.Hammer@lewiscountywa.gov or by calling collect 360-740-1123. Title VI Statement Lewis County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.” Dates of publication: Lewis County’s Newspaper of Record “East County Journal” 6-November-24, and 13-November-24 Seattle Journal of Commerce 7-November-24, and 14-November-24 Website Posting 6-November-24 through RFQ submittal date Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises https://omwbe.wa.gov Lewis County’s website https://lewiscountywa.gov Published in The East County Journal November 6, November 13, 2024
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MERGE October 29, 2024 TO: Affected Government Agencies and Interested Parties FROM: Preston Pinkston, Boundary Review Board Clerk RE: Filing of Notice of Intention to Merge MSC24-0040; Lewis County Fire District #17 – Merger with Pierce County Fire Protection District #23 Please find the Notice of Intention from the Lewis County Fire District #17 (LCFD#17) (including exhibits A through E) on this webpage: https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/boards-commissions/washington-state-boundary-review-board-for-lewis-county/. This NOI is for a proposal to merge LCFD#17 into Pierce County Fire Protection District #23. See legal description and maps in Exhibits A & B. Affected governmental agencies and interested parties may request that the Boundary Review Board's jurisdiction be invoked for the proposed annexation pursuant to RCW 36.93.100. If you feel that the Boundary Review Board should review this action by invoking its jurisdiction, you may request the review pursuant to RCW 36.93.100 no later than 4:00 pm on December 13, 2024 (45 days from October 29, 2024). If you have any questions or comments about the merger request, please call me at the phone number below or email me at preston.pinkston@lewiscountywa.gov. Published in The East County Journal November 6, 2024
PRESS RELEASE Notice of Public Meeting Lewis County Public Works will host a public meeting to provide information and receive input regarding the plans for the Davison Road MP 0.01 Bridge Rehabilitation project. WHEN: Thursday, December 5, 2024 TIME: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Bob Lyle Community Center, 700 Main Avenue, Morton, WA This meeting site is barrier free. People needing special assistance or accommodations, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving twenty-four (24) hours advance notice by contacting the Public Works Department. Phone: (360) 740-1123 Published in The East County Journal November 6, November 13, 2024