Public Works seeks authorization for $24.6M progressive design-build for Waste & Recovery Center

Sep 9, 2026

Public Works requested authority to award a progressive design-build contract for the Waste & Recovery Center Reconfiguration project, with an estimated top cost of $24,615,000 (within a $28,550,000 board-approved budget) and an initial validation phase contract of $157,896.41 funded by solid-waste tipping fees.

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Public Works presented a request to award a progressive design-build contract for the Thurston County Waste & Recovery Center Reconfiguration project and to authorize the director to execute contract amendments for subsequent phases and unforeseen conditions. The department said the estimated contract top cost is $24,615,000, which is within an overall board-approved budget of $28,550,000 and will be funded by solid waste tipping fees.

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