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Klamath County awards $280,300 emergency contract for Ewauna Levee repairs

Klamath County Board of Commissioners · February 24, 2026
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Summary

The Board unanimously approved a three-week emergency bid award to Elite Excavation for $280,300 to address the Ewauna Levee emergency, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign the contract.

Public Works Director Jeremy Morris told the Board that an emergency bid package for Ewauna Levee repairs produced two responses and that Elite Excavation submitted the low bid at $280,300. Morris said the bid documents were prepared and released on a three-week turnaround because of the emergency.

Commissioner Minty moved to authorize the Public Works Director to sign the contract with Elite Excavation; Commissioner Nichols seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to approve. County Counsel reviewed the contract prior to the vote, according to the presentation. The contract amount recorded in the meeting was $280,300.

Staff did not present an implementation timeline in the meeting record; the Board’s action authorized contract signature but did not specify further schedule details in the transcript.