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Call for Bid
Okanogan County Fairgrounds RV Park Pedestal Replacement
Okanogan County is soliciting sealed bids from interested licensed Electric Companies for the installation of new electrical pedestals at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds.
The following is a project description:
The removal of old RV Park pedestals. Provide and install all metering equipment using Okanogan PUD specification. Install proper grounds per NEC regulations. Install 120/208-volt, three phase panels 124 RV sites throughout the fairgrounds. Obtain all proper permits and inspections. Conduct all excavation and back fill for electrical installation. Work with local utility companies to insure proper connection.
Site map plans and specifications may be obtained from the Fairgrounds Office at 175 Rodeo Trail Road in Okanogan, WA or by calling 509-422-1621 or emailing npeasley@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Project bid instructions:
Sealed bids will be received by the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners at 123 5th Street Ave. N., Okanogan, WA until 4:00 p.m. on January 21, 2022. The bids received will then be opened and publicly read. All bids shall be marked “SEALED BID FOR FAIRGROUNDS IRRIGATION PROJECT” on the outside of the envelope.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 04) an the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of it programs and activities.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration for an award.
Contract shall comply with Washington State Prevailing Wage RCW’s and Colville Confederated Tribes TERO program.
The Okanogan County Fairgrounds Office and Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids for cause.
(Publish January 12 and 19, 2022)
Call for Bid
Okanogan County Fairgrounds Irrigation System
Okanogan County is soliciting sealed bids from interested licensed Irrigation Installation Companies for the installation of an on-site underground irrigation system.
The following is a project description:
The installation of an irrigation system on the south Fairgrounds that covers approximately 240,000 square feet. Project will include integrating a programmable, electric sprinkler system into the already established water infrastructure, sprinkler system must be able to properly irrigate at specified times, withstand high traffic, and function with the current irrigation system. The project will include installation of necessary water and electric systems that meet state guidelines.
Site map plans and specifications may be obtained from the Fairgrounds Office at 175 Rodeo Trail Road in Okanogan, WA or by calling 509-422-1621 or emailing npeasley@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Project bid instructions:
Sealed bids will be received by the Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners at 123 5th Street Ave. N., Okanogan, WA until 4:00 p.m. on January 21, 2022. The bids received will then be opened and publicly read. All bids shall be marked “SEALED BID FOR GRANDSTANDS DEMO” on the outside of the envelope.
Prevailing wage will need to apply.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 04) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of it programs and activities.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration for an award.
Contract shall comply with Washington State Prevailing Wage RCW’s and Colville Confederated Tribes TERO program.
The Okanogan County Fairgrounds Office and Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids for cause.
(Publish January 12 and 19, 2022)
Notice of Special Election
Okanogan County, State of Washington
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
A Special Election will be held in the below mentioned districts for the purpose of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection the following.
Curlew School District No. 50J- Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy
Okanogan School District No. 105- Replacement Technology Levy
Pateros School District No. 122-70J- Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy
Lake Chelan School District No. 129- Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy
Grand Coulee Dam School District No.301J- Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy
Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J- Replacement Capital Levy for Safety, Technology and Facilities Improvements
Tonasket School District No. 404- Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy
Oroville School District No.410- Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy
The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations is January 31st, 2022. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor’s Office up to and including February 8, 2022.
You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor’s Office, on line at http://www.vote.wa.gov, and Department of Licensing.
The Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Units, at the following times.
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM January 21st-February 7th, 2022
On Election Day only, February 8th, 2022, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Drop box locations around the county for this election.
Okanogan-Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Okanogan
Tonasket- Tonasket City Hall/Library Complex, 209 S Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket
Oroville- Oroville Police Station, 1105 Main St.
Omak- 12 Tribes Casino parking lot, 28968 Highway 97
Coulee Dam- Coulee Dam City Hall, 300 Lincoln Ave.
Pateros- 180 Pateros Mall in the parking lot
Drop boxes will close at 8:00PM on Election Day
Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting, may call (509) 422-7240. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the County Auditor’s Office.
Ballots require no postage and must be postmarked by the day of the election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly.
For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration.
vote.wa.gov/okanogan
myvote.wa.gov,
Local newspaper, radio, and TV
Meetings of the Okanogan County Canvassing Board are open, public meetings and shall be continued until the activities for which the following meetings are held have been completed. Canvass Board meetings are held in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, in Okanogan.
Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 at 11:00 AM to determine the status of any provisional or challenged ballots
Friday, February 18th, 2022 at 2:00 PM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election
This notice is in accordance with RCW 29A.52.
Dated at Okanogan, Washington this 29th day of December, 2021.
Cari Hall, Okanogan County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections
Jamie Groomes, Chief Deputy/Certified Elections Administrator
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