Meaghan Vibbert
Public Information Officer
(509) 881-2221
News Release – July 21, 2026
Douglas County PUD Commissioners Molly Simpson, Aaron J. Viebrock and Ronald E. Skagen executed the following actions during the July 21, 2026 Commission meeting held at the District’s East Wenatchee office:
Reviewed bid opening results for Bid Document 26-14-D-BID, 115kV Switches for O’Malley Substation; Bid Document 26-28-D-BID, Lone Pine Substation Expansion; and Bid Document 26-41-D-BID, 15 kV Breakers for O’Malley Substation. All bids are evaluated prior to a recommendation for contract award.
Authorized the retirement and disposal of obsolete District equipment. The equipment is obsolete, fully depreciated and no longer in service. (26-051)
Approved Land Use Permit 732B-03 for William and Patricia Nierman, authorizing continued use of an existing single-use boat dock, floats, ramp, anchoring system and stairs along the Wells Hydroelectric Project. (26-052)
Awarded Contract 26-28-D-BID, Lone Pine Substation Expansion, to DJ’s Electrical, Inc. of Brush Prairie, the lowest of four responsive bidders, in the amount of $1,445,335. (26-053)
Authorized the purchase of real property from Bonita McLean. The 5,000 acre property is appraised at $4,284,000 and is contiguous with other habitat and conservation land held by the District. (26-054)
Heard a report on the Douglas County Community Network. The network currently has 9,192 end users.
The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at the District’s East Wenatchee Office.