The Okanogan County commissioners approved a purchase order to Cascade Mechanical to install a cooling unit in the Ringhofer Building, awarding the work to the low bidder at a total price of $23,865.48 (including an 8.5% sales tax rate shown in the bid math).

County staff presented the bids, saying Cascade Mechanical was the low bidder on the project. The presentation noted the winning quote included sales tax and the county would follow up with a budget supplemental to allocate the funds from restricted capital balances as needed.

A commissioner moved to award the quoted cooling unit contract for the Ringhofer Building to Cascade Mechanical for the total price stated, and the motion was seconded. The board then approved the motion by voice vote without further discussion.

Staff and commissioners discussed funding sources and the need for a budget supplemental from restricted ending fund balances; staff indicated there is cash on hand in the capital fund to proceed and that a formal supplemental ordinance would be prepared. The project award authorizes procurement and next‑step scheduling with the contractor.