Meaghan Vibbert
Public Information Officer
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News Release – September 15, 2026
Douglas County PUD Commissioners Molly Simpson, Aaron J. Viebrock and Ronald E. Skagen executed the following actions during the September 15, 2026 Commission meeting held at the District’s East Wenatchee office:
Reviewed bid opening results for Bid Document 26-29-W, flow barrier replacement cover. All bids will be evaluated prior to a recommendation for contract award.
Approved Change Order No. 117 to Contract 06-41-W, Generator Rebuild and Unit Refurbishment for the Wells Hydroelectric Project. The change order incorporates tariff fees on the Tenth Unit stator and increases the contract $1,330,000. (26-069)
Awarded Contract 26-29-W-BID, Flow Barrier Replacement Cover Plates, to Jetco Machine & Fabrication of Clarkston, the lowest responsive bidder. (26-070)
Authorized the purchase of a temporary construction easement from Cyrus Holding, LLC for the 115kV transmission line being built between the Lone Pine, O’Malley, Waterville and Orondo substations. The 4.34-acre easement will be used for approximately five years, at a total cost of $10,000. (26-071)
Declared miscellaneous District property surplus or scrap and authorized its disposal. (26-072)
Heard a report on Douglas County Community Network for August 2026. The network currently has 9,288 end users.
The next regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at the District’s East Wenatchee Office.