Firm contracted for groundwater tests

The Regional Board of Mayors contracted with URS, an engineering firm, to do its quarterly and annual groundwater testing and reporting for 2015.

The firm has been doing this service, and the RBOM’s agreed to a new contract for the current year at its meeting Monday.

URS will prepare groundwater monitoring reports presenting data for the four quarters and an annual report.

The firm also will provide, if necessary, negotiations with the Department of Ecology and the Grant County Health District.

The estimated cost for the quarterly and annual reports is $25,195. The estimated cost for representing the mayor’s group in any negotiations with the DOE and health district would be $1,870.