City Council - Public Works and Natural Resources Committee

City of Bellingham Public Works and Natural Resources Committee minutes March 23, 2026, 10:30 AM Chair: Michael Lilliquist Phone: 360-778-8200 Members: Lisa Anderson, Jace Cotton Email: ccmail@cob.org Web: cob.org/council City Council committee meetings Standing committee members receive reports and information, ask questions, and vote on a recommended action for consideration by the full Council at the regular meeting. There is no public comment period during committee sessions. Call to order and roll call Council President Stone called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Present: Committee Member Lisa Anderson, Fifth Ward Committee Member Jace Cotton, At-Large Committee Member Daniel Hammill, Third Ward Excused: Committee Chair Michael Lilliquist, Sixth Ward Public Works and Natural Resources 24872 1. Recommendation to reject all bids on Little Squalicum Water Quality Retrofits Phase 2 (EV-177) Project, Bid No. 6B-2026 Summary: Mike Wilson, Assistant Director of Engineering, and Freeman Anthony, Engineering Manager, presented the contract award for the Little Squalicum Water Quality Retrofits Phase 2 (EV-177) Project, Bid No. 6B-2026. The project improves water quality in Little Squalicum Creek through the installation of Biopods and other enhanced stormwater treatments in the Birchwood neighborhood. Due to an error, the City is requesting a rejection of all bids so the project may be rebid. Council Members discussed the project and asked questions. Action: Daniel Hammill moved to reject all bids for the Little Squalicum Water Quality Retrofits Phase 2 (EV-177) Project, Bid No. 6B-2026. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Page 1 of 2 Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m. Page 2 of 2