Juvenile court seeks extension of intercounty detention contract; commissioners press for cost detail Juvenile Court requested an amendment extending the Columbia County detention contract to May 31, 2028, and increasing the bed rate (presented figures included $1.52→$1.61 for the county contract and a referenced $2.50 state contract); commissioners asked staff to bring full revenue and per‑bed cost figures to evaluate equity.

Cowlitz County's juvenile detention contract is under scrutiny as commissioners demand clarity on costs—will the new rates truly reflect operational realities?

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Local Council selects Becker Hoppe over Quest for engineering services contract Council approves Becker Hoppe despite Quest's lower hourly rates due to mileage costs

The Wausau Board of Public Works chose local firm Becker Hoppe over Quest Civil Engineers, revealing how travel costs can overshadow lower hourly rates in contractor selections.

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