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County engineer: International Way sewer emergency repair comes in about $52,600, staff to verify invoices and explore cost recovery
Summary
County Engineer Susan Eugenis reported the International Way Sewer Emergency Repair came in at roughly $52,600, below an initial $100,000 estimate; staff will finalize invoices and discuss possible cost recovery related to locating/drilling work.
Susan Eugenis, Cowlitz County engineer, gave the board an update on the International Way Sewer Emergency Repair Project, saying the county expects final costs of “about $52,600” once staff verify invoices and markups.
Eugenis said the work was completed within the first week after notification and that staff are reconciling invoices and backup materials. Her initial estimate had been roughly $100,000; the lower reconciled total is the result of final invoice verification. Eugenis told the commissioners she and the construction manager were finalizing figures and expected to complete payment processing the same week.
Commission discussion included whether the county could recoup costs from the drilling company responsible for locating utilities. Eugenis said she would speak with Doug Jensen to review locating responsibilities and to determine if cost recovery is possible.
The sewer repair update was the only substantive Public Works item besides the bid opening; no formal motions or votes were recorded on the repair or recovery actions during this meeting.
Ending — Staff will finalize invoices, return a final cost to the board, and pursue conversations with identified contractors about possible reimbursement.
