Meaghan Vibbert
Public Information Officer
(509) 881-2221
News Release – October 1, 2024
Douglas County PUD Commissioners Ronald E. Skagen, Aaron J. Viebrock and Molly Simpson executed the following actions during the October 1, 2024 Commission meeting held at the District’s East Wenatchee office:
Opened the hearing on the Electric Distribution System, Hydrogen and Wells Hydroelectric Project budgets for 2025. The hearing will remain open until December 3, 2024.
Reviewed the bid opening results for bid doc 24-38-D, supply and deliver 750KCMil EPR primary underground conductor. All bids will be evaluated prior to a recommendation for contract award.
Approved amendment No. 1 to professional service agreement with Perteet under contract 23-50-D for transmission line design. This adds pole contact review to the scope of work for an additional $100,000. (24-096)
Authorized facility use agreement with the Coeur D’ Alene Tribe. This five-year agreement includes facility-use protocols for obtaining surplus hatchery fish at Wells Hatchery and provides indemnification, security protocols, and damage-claim provisions beneficial to the District. (24-097)
Approved facility use agreement with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. This five-year agreement includes facility-use protocols for obtaining surplus hatchery fish at Wells Hatchery and provides indemnification, security protocols, and damage-claim provisions beneficial to the District. (24-098)
The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. October 15, 2024 at the District’s East Wenatchee Office.