Meaghan Vibbert
Public Information Officer
(509) 881-2221
News Release – June 3, 2025
Douglas County PUD Commissioners Molly Simpson, Aaron J. Viebrock and Ronald E. Skagen executed the following actions during the June 3, 2025 Commission meeting held at the District’s East Wenatchee office:
Heard the bid opening results for Bid documents 25-09-D, 230KV X 115KV Substation Transformers and 25-15-D, 115 KV O’Malley Substation Transformer. All bids will be evaluated prior to a recommendation for contract award.
Approved renewal of land use permit 58B-01, Mike and Robin Isenhart. The permit is for use of Project lands for existing boat dock, residential lawn area, a garden and a sandy beach. (25-028)
Authorized amendment No. 4 to professional service agreement 21-20-W with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. In response to ongoing and new requirements by the FERC, this will modify several tasks, add two new tasks and increase the contract agreement by $400,000 for a total not-to-exceed cost of $3,600,000. (25-029)
Approved purchase of real property from Ice Lakes LLC. The District has been looking for additional property for long-term storage and construction staging that would accommodate the District’s potential future growth. The purchase price for the 50 plus acres in Baker Flats is $12,500,000. (25-030)
Heard a report on the Douglas County Community Network. The network currently has 8,820 end users.
The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. June 17, 2025 at the District’s East Wenatchee Office.