Meaghan Vibbert
Public Information Officer
(509) 881-2221
News Release – November 19, 2024
Douglas County PUD Commissioners Ronald E. Skagen, Aaron J. Viebrock and Molly Simpson executed the following actions during the November 19, 2024 Commission meeting held at the District’s Wells Hydroelectric Project:
Awarded several employees with service awards. Commissioner Skagen thanked them on behalf of the citizens of Douglas County for their many years of service.
Continued the hearing on the Electric Distribution System, Hydrogen and Wells Hydroelectric Project budgets for 2025. The hearing will remain open until December 3, 2024.
Heard the bid opening results for Bid Document 24-40-W, 450 Ton gantry crane gearset and break replacement. The bid will be evaluated prior to a recommendation for contract award.
Authorized renewal of aviation insurance for unmanned aircraft systems with Global Aerospace. (24-114)
Approved the renewal of excess liability insurance coverage with AEGIS Insurance Services and Energy Insurance Mutual. (24-115)
Approved renewal of general liability and automobile insurance with Everest National Insurance Company and Markel American Insurance Company. (24-116)
Authorized negotiation of a contract under Bid Document 24-40-W, 450 Ton gantry crane gearset and break replacement. No responsive bids were received. (24-117)
Approved change order No. 4 to contract 22-57-W, spillway and spillway gate maintenance at the Wells Hydroelectric Project. Changes include time and materials necessary for successful project completion. This will increase the contract $341,420. (24-118)
Authorized a revised interlocal agreement for the Central Washington Public Utilities Unified Insurance Program Trust and declaration of trust. Necessary to adjust for business purposes. (24-119)
Approved a pole attachment agreement with Columbia River Drug Task Force. (24-120)
Heard a report on the Douglas County Community Network. The network currently has 8,538 end users.
The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. December 3, 2024 at the District’s East Wenatchee Office.