Notice of Public Hearing Aug. 25: Proposed Chapter 516-32 WAC, Small Works Roster

Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Chapter 516-32 WAC, Small Works Roster

Western Washington University is proposing amendments to its Washington Administrative Code (WAC) rules related to the addition a new WAC Chapter.  A public hearing will be held August 25, 2022, at 11:00 am. Virtual public hearings necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic have proven effective in allowing greater public access, eliminating the burden of physical travel, and maintaining public safety. Accordingly, a virtual meeting will be held with an optional in-person component. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance. You may also register at the university rules website. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the public hearing. To attend in person, email the university rules coordinator for meeting location. The hearing will start at 11:00 a.m. and will continue until all oral comments are received.

Purpose of the new chapter and its anticipated effects: A small works roster will allow the university to expeditiously solicit bids for contractors on projects with a construction cost of three hundred fifty thousand dollars and below. This eliminates the requirement to formally advertise for bidding to include a cost saving of two thousand five hundred dollars per bid and a time saving of three to four weeks

Proposed rule may be viewed in the Washington State Register 

Public comment will be heard at the time of the hearing and written comments may be submitted through August 24, 2022, to Jennifer Sloan, Rules Coordinator, Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9044, Jennifer.Sloan@wwu.edu.  For further questions or to request disability accommodations, please call 360-650-3117 or TTY 711.