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Thurston County approves $5.33 million amendment to state public‑health contract
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 to a Washington State Department of Health consolidated contract, adding statements of work across seven grants and authorizing up to $5,329,160 for Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2027.
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners voted March 25 to approve Amendment No. 1 to a Washington State Department of Health consolidated contract, authorizing a maximum of $5,329,160 for Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027.
Dr. Jim Freiheit, director of Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, told commissioners the amendment adds statements of work to seven grants and activities within the consolidated contract. "This first amendment adds statements of work to seven various grants and activities within the consolidated contracts," Dr. Freiheit said.
The board made and seconded a motion to approve the amendment and authorized the public‑health director or designee to sign. Chair Ty Mentzer called the vote; commissioners voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
Votes at a glance - Agenda approval (amended to cancel a 3:30 p.m. public hearing): approved unanimously. - Consent agenda (items 4a–4j, including a proclamation for National Library Week): approved unanimously. - Amendment No. 1 to the Washington State Department of Health consolidated contract (CLH 3207): approved unanimously; maximum consideration $5,329,160; contract term 01/01/2025–12/31/2027.
The amendment was described as adding statements of work to existing grants covered under the consolidated contract the board initially approved on Jan. 7, 2025. No member of the public spoke for or against the amendment during the motion and vote. The board did not attach additional conditions when it approved the amendment.
Commissioners did not take additional action on the item beyond the approval vote; staff from Public Health and Social Services will complete required signatures and administrative steps for execution and implementation.
