Meaghan Vibbert
Public Information Officer
(509) 881-2221
News Release – January 20, 2026
Douglas County PUD Commissioners Molly Simpson, Aaron J. Viebrock and Ronald E. Skagen executed the following actions during the January 20, 2026 Commission meeting held at the District’s East Wenatchee office:
Awarded Maria Cendejas, Executive Assistant with her twenty year service award. Commissioner Simpson thanked Maria on behalf of the citizens of Douglas County for her many years of service. General Manager Gary Ivory noted that you could give Maria anything and she would handle it. “She keeps us running smoothly.” Maria thanked the Commission described her various roles over the years and said “It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years. I’m super grateful for the opportunity and the support both professionally and personally. I’ve grown up here.”
Reviewed bid opening results for bid document 25-38-D, overhead ACSR conductor. All bids were evaluated prior to a recommendation for contract award to American Wire Group.
Awarded contract 25-38-D, overhead ACSR conductor to American Wire Group the lowest responsive bidder. (26-006)
Affirmed change order No. 7 to contract 21-44-W, generator excitation system control equipment with ABB, Inc. The change was necessary to account for additional costs associated with the extended duration of commissioning activities for Unit 8. This will increase the contract $26,695. (26-007)
Authorized amendment No. 5 to professional service agreement 21-20-W with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. This amendment will allow for completion of multiple highly technical, dam safety related reports mandated by FERC. This will increase the contract agreement by $675,000 and extend the duration through July 30, 2027. (26-008)
Approved adjustments to the Customer Service Policies Rate Schedule 4. Necessary to clarify the Energy Charge portion of the schedule. (26-009)
Heard a report on the Douglas County Community Network. The network currently has 9,044 end users.
The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. February 3, 2026 at the District’s East Wenatchee Office.