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S GRANT OR AGREEMENT AWARD COVER SHEET OMB No.0596-0217
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
1. Federal Award Identification Number(FAIN):26-PA-11060900-234 2. Cooperator Agreement/Instrument#:
(Agreement Number)
3. New �/ Modification Mod.Number 4. Instrument(Project)Title:
Olympic Peninsula Cooperative Noxious Weed Control in Jefferson County
FFA Award Master Stand-Alone n SPA 111
5.Authority U.S.0 and Title: 6.Assistance Listing Number and Title:
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, 16
U.S.C.7101,et seq 10.665 Schools and Roads-Grants to States
Wyden Amendment, 16 U.S C. 1011a,as amended
7.Cooperator/Recipient Information(Must match SAM gov): 8. U.S. Forest Service Unit Address(where the work is being managed):
Name: County of Jefferson Name: Olympic National Forest
Address:1820 JEFFERSON ST Address:1835 Black Lake Blvd, SW
City: Port Townsend State WA Zip:98368-6951 City: Olympia State WA Zip:98512
9. Cooperator Unique Entity Identifier(UEI):FGN7DDMJA7H7 10. Master Agreement Number if SPA: N/A
11. Period of Performance: 12. Master Agreement Expiration Date:
Start Date: Date of last Forest Expiration Date:02/29/2028
Service Signature p (SPA expiration date cannot exceed the Master)
13. Cooperator Program Manager: 14. U.S. Forest Service Program Manager:
Name: Sophie DeGroot Name: Cheryl Bartlett
Phone:(360)316-9332 Email: sdegroot@co.jefferson.wa us Phone:(360)956-2283 Email: cheryl.bartlett@usda.gov
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
15. Federal Funding to be Obligated to Cooperator: $27,500.00 16. Cooperator Contribution Funds: $8,161.97
17. Payment Method: 18. Cooperator Match Percentage: 20.07%
No Funds[1 Reimbursable 0✓ Advances Advance Period 20. Cooperator Indirect Cost Rate(approved rate charged to award):
19. Program Income/Revenue: No n Yes n De minimis U NICRA [✓ Rate 19.38%
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
21, Performance Report Frequency: 22. Financial Report Frequency:
Quarterly I I Semi-Annual I I Annual n N/A 0 Quarterly n Semi-Annual E Annual 17] N/A n
ATTACHMENTS
The attachments listed below are hereby incorporated and made a part of this instrument.
23.REQUIRED FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS: 24.REQUIRED DEPENDENT ON INSTRUMENT TYPE:
1,,/I USDA FFA/MIA General Terms and Conditions ,/ Statement of Mutual Benefit and Interest
U FS FFA/MIA/R&D General Terms and Conditions I I Federal Financial Assistance Forms/Assurances
/ Purpose/Scope of Work Narrative I-I TFPA/638 Project Proposals
1 I Budget/Financial Plan I I Modification Purpose and/or Description
E Other(specify): [ Other(specify):
25. By signing this instrument,the signer certifies that they are vested with the authority to enter into this instrument.
SOPHIE DEGROOT, Noxious Weed G�/
Cooperator Signature: Name and Title: Coordinator Date• I 2-3/
26.This instrument,subject to the provisions above, is executed by The U.S. Forest Service Authorized Signatory:
JOYCE Digitally signed by U.S. Forest Service Signatory Official(SO)Name and Title:
Signature JOYCE HAMILLA JOYCE HAMILLA,Act Forest Supervisor Date.
HAMILLA Date:206. 9.2
110:06 33-07'00 4
27.The authority and format of this instrument have been reviewed and approved for signature.
CASSANDRA Digitally signed by U.S. Forest Service Grants Management Specialist Name:
CASSANDRA MCCARTHY
Signature: Date:
Date:2026.09.1414:31:24 CASSANDRA MCCARTHY
MCCARTHY
04'00' cassandra.mccarthy@usda.gov
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FS-1500-0100(REV. 03/2026)
Additional Contacts (if applicable):
28. Cooperator Program Manager: 29. U.S. Forest Service Program Manager:
Name: Owen Rowe Name: Jennifer Garcia Santiago
Phone:(360)379-5610 Email: orowe@co.jefferson.wa.us Phone:(564)669-9623 Email: Jennifer.GarciaSantiago@usda.gov
30. Cooperator Program Manager: 31. U.S. Forest Service Program Manager:
Name: Name:
Phone: Email: Phone: Email:
Any additional contacts shall be included in an attachment to this instrument.
Additional Signatories (if applicable):
By signing this instrument,the signer certifies that they are vested with the authority to enter into this instrument.
32. Cooperator Signature: Name and Title: Date:
33. Cooperator Signature: Name and Title: Date:
This instrument, subject to the provisions above, is executed by The U.S. Forest Service Authorized Signatory:
U.S. Forest Service Signatory Official(SO)Name and Title:
34. Signature: Date:
U.S. Forest Service Grants Management Specialist Name:
35. Signature: Date:
Any additional signatories shall be included in an attachment to this instrument.
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, a Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor,and a person is not required to respond to,
an information collection request unless it displays a valid Office of Management and Budget(OMB)control number. The valid OMB control
number for this information collection request is 0596-0217. Response to this information collection request is mandatory to obtain or retain
benefits. The authority for this information collection request is Paperwork Reduction Act(Pub. L. No. 96-511, 94 Stat. 2812, as amended by
Pub. L. 104-13)44 U.S.C. §§3501-3521. The time required to complete this information collection request is estimated to average 3 hours per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, collecting and maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the information collection request. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
information collection request, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Forest Service Information Collections Officer,
SM.FS.InfoCollect@usda.gov,with OMB control number 0596-0217 in the subject line.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON
Board of County Commissioners
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MUTUAL INTEREST AGREEMENT
Background: Invasive plants have become a threat to natural systems, including degrading
terrestrial and aquatic habitats. The goal of this project is to stop the spread of noxious weed
species,reduce existing populations, and prevent the introduction of additional exotic plants to
Jefferson County. The objective of this project is to coordinate and standardize noxious weed
control efforts across jurisdictional boundaries to effectively minimize the negative impacts of
these species on watershed functions, wildlife and aquatic habitats,human and animal health,
and recreational activities.
This project is a continuation of ongoing efforts to control invasive plants in Jefferson County
and adjacent federal lands by the U.S. Forest Service and several existing partners. This
agreement will initiate and formalize the cooperative effort between the Cooperator and the U.S.
Forest Service to accomplish similar goals. The project includes activities to survey, identify and
control invasive plants and noxious weeds,assist with restoration of degraded habitat,coordinate
actions and facilitate communication between local and Federal jurisdictions, and education to
the public.
The Cooperator has applied and been approved by the Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)for
project funding for project accomplishments for watershed ecosystem enhancements as
authorized by the Secure Rural Schools authority.
I. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this agreement is to document the cooperation between the parties, in
accordance with the following statement of work and financial plan,to provide continuity
in weed management across jurisdictions on the Olympic Peninsula, and recognize that
certain undesirable plants pose a threat to the natural environmental and economic health of
the County and Forest by the displacement of native plant species, and the degradation of
livestock forage, wildlife and fish habitat, and recreation values.
II. STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS:
The mission of the U.S. Forest Service is to sustain the health,diversity, and productivity
of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
The Cooperator's mission is to protect lands within Jefferson County from the degrading
impacts of noxious weeds by educating residents, property owners, land managers,and
public agencies in how to serve as responsible stewards and aid in the protection and
preservation of the land, water, and natural resources.
The U.S. Forest Service and the Cooperator both have the responsibility for controlling
harmful plants in watersheds under their jurisdiction. Because unwanted plants originate
from both private and public lands,and infestations often occur on adjacent jurisdictions, it
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is in the best interest of both parties under this agreement to work together in a cost-
effective manner to locate and treat infestations to prevent their spread and restore
degraded habitat.
In consideration of the above premises,the parties agree as follows:
III. THE COOPERATOR SHALL:
A. Meet prior to June lst of each year with the U.S. Forest Service for the purpose of
identifying and agreeing to specific projects that will be jointly performed and/or funded
during the year. The Project Work List will be developed and mutually agreed upon with
the Forest Service.
B. Perform the following activities for the entire period of this agreement.
a. Conduct or supervise the survey,treatment and disposal (as appropriate)of
noxious weeds on Federal lands, and on lands that impact Federal lands by
serving as a vector and seed source for the spread of noxious weeds.
b. Provide inventory and site location data in an electronic format following U.S.
Forest Service protocol, and accomplishment forms for treatment projects.
c. Provide copies of County Safety and Herbicide Spill Plan.
d. Attend planning meetings and coordinate with the U.S. Forest Service Invasive
Plant Coordinator on the development of a detailed project list for the current year
by May 1st of each year.
e. Control and eradicate noxious weeds in a manner consistent with U.S. Forest
Service policy and applicable environmental rules and documents.
f. Monitor known weed infestations and report to the U.S. Forest Service on
locations.
g. Work cooperatively with local weed boards,private landowners, and U.S. Forest
Service personnel to control noxious weeds across jurisdictional boundaries.
h. Raise public awareness of noxious weeds and their impacts through a focused
educational program.
i. As time and staffing allow, assist the U.S. Forest Service with other restoration
activities related to weed management, such as seeding and planting.
i. Restoration activities will be coordinated by U.S. Forest Service staff and
will only utilize plant material appropriate to the sites,as determined by
U.S. Forest Service staff.
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j. Provide monthly communication on invasive plant accomplishments to the U.S.
Forest Service Invasive Plant Coordinator during the inventory and treatment
season(May 1-September 30).
k. Provide progress reports when invoices for reimbursement are submitted, and a
year-end report that documents the work that has been carried out, overall
program effectiveness and recommendations for treatment sites in the next year.
III. THE FOREST SERVICE SHALL:
A. Perform the following activities for the entire period of this agreement.
a. Designate a Program Manager to coordinate U.S. Forest Service activities and
facilitate communication between the parties.
b. Host and organize meetings with JCNWCB to discuss planning, implementation,
budget, etc. for upcoming field seasons. These meetings will be held annually
between March 1st-June 1', and additionally if needed.
c. Designate a qualified U.S. Forest Service representative to communicate
availability of Washington Conservation Corps crew,and to provide technical
guidance and conduct field inspections.
d. Provide a U.S. Forest Service staff to control and eradicate selected noxious weed
sites,when requested and available.
e. Coordinate restoration activities and only utilize plant material appropriate to the
sites, as determined by U.S. Forest Service staff.
f. Provide tools and plant material (seed, plugs,plants)used for restoration
activities, as needed.
g. Provide National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)requirements for the
projects,as needed, on National Forest Systems lands.
h. Provide Visitor Information Sites suitable for posting or distributing noxious
weed education and awareness information.
i. Maintain a noxious weed Geographic Information System(GIS)data layer of
inventory,treatment, and monitoring activities.
j. Provide update inventory and site location database forms that follow USFS
protocol.
k. Provide a U.S. Forest Service radio to JCNWCB for communications and safety.
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IV. IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE
PARTIES THAT:
A. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GENERAL TERMS AND
CONDITIONS. In accordance with Secretarial Memorandum 1078-021,the USDA
General Terms & Conditions for Mutual Interest Agreements dated December 31,
2025, and its implementing regulations,2 CFR 400, apply to the Cooperator and any
sub-awardees and/or sub-contractors under this agreement. These Departmental
policies and regulatory requirements are incorporated by reference into this
agreement as if fully set forth in this agreement and located at:
https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-chief-
financial-officer/federal-financial-assistance-poI icy/usda-general-terms-and-
conditions?utm medium=email&utm source=govdelivery
B. FOREST SERVICE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The Forest
Service General Terms& Conditions Mutual Interest Agreement dated February 14,
2026, and its implementing regulations,apply to the Cooperator and any sub-
awardees and/or sub-contractors under this agreement. These federal policies and
regulatory requirements are incorporated by reference into this agreement as if fully
set forth in this agreement, located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-
us/grants/terms-conditions
C. NON-FEDERAL STATUS FOR COOPERATOR PARTICIPANTS(FS GTC
2.2.1) Refer to the FS General Terms & Conditions.
STATEMENT OF WORK
Project Title: Olympic Peninsula Cooperative Noxious Weed Control
Lead Agency/Organization: Olympic National Forest
Project Location: Olympic National Forest,Jefferson County
Project Period: From execution of this Agreement through 02/29/2028
Objectives
This project is a continuation of ongoing efforts to control invasive plants in Jefferson County on
the Olympic National Forest and adjacent lands.The objective is to reduce noxious weed
species,prevent new infestations,restore ecological functions and promote native/desirable
vegetation.Additionally,the project aims to enhance collaboration and shared management of
invasive species across different jurisdictions. The successful implementation of these strategies
lead to improved watershed functions healthier ecosystems for wildlife and aquatic life,optimal
conditions for tree growth and timber production, as well as increased recreational opportunities.
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Deliverables
Project work lists are developed annually as funding become available by ONF staff in
coordination with JCNWCB. JCNWCB will work with ONF staff to develop this list so that the
list is completed by May 1st each year. This will be accomplished by in-person and remote
meetings, and field visits as necessary. JCNWCB will attend an in-person,pre-season meeting
prior to June 1st to coordinate treatments with ONF and other partners and provide updates;this
meeting will be scheduled and lead by ONF. Activies may include surveys, identifing and
control invasive plants and noxious weeds, assist with restoration of degraded habitat,coordinate
actions and facilitate communication between local and Federal jurisdictions, and education of
citizens. Deliverables for current funding include:
• A minumum of 60 acres treated for weeds.
• Minimum of 10 additional acres will be inventoried separate from treatments (inventory
is concurrent with treatments).
• Monthly forms supplied by ONF,documenting treatments including; dates, methods,
materials,weather conditions, and other relevent information required by law.
• End-of-year summary report with analysis of outcomes.
• Meet the minimum requirement for monitoring, which is 50%of acres treated.
• Participate in at least one public education event to raise awareness about weeds and their
impacts.
• Assist ONF staff with planting and seeding as time and funding allows—this work will
be coordinated and directly supervised by ONF staff.
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U.S.Forest Service OMB 0596-0217
FS-1500-17B
kttachment: A
USFS Agreement No.: 26-PA-11060900-234 Mod.No.:
Cooperator Agreement No:
Note: This Financial Plan may be used when:
(1) No program income is expected and
(2) The Cooperator is not giving cash to the FS and
(3) There is no other Federal funding
Agreements Financial Plan(Short Form)
Financial Plan Matrix: Note:All columns may not be used. Use depends on source and type of contribution(s)
FOREST SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS COOPERATOR CONTRIBUTIONS
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Cash
COST ELEMENTS Noncash to Noncash In-Kind (e)
Direct Costs Cooperator Total
Salaries/Labor $3,855.00 $20,274.96 $5,577.12 $0.00 S29,707.08
Travel $250.00 $1,232.00 $504.00 $0.00 $1,986.00
Equipment S0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Supplies/Materials $250.00 $2,063.75 $1,000.00 $0.00 $3,313.75
Printing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $0.00
Subtotal $4.355.00 $23,570.71 $7,081.12 $0.00 $35,006.83
Coop Indirect Costs $3,929.29 $1,080 85 $5,010.13
FS Overhead Costs S653 25 $653.25
Total S5.008.25 $27,500.00 $8,161.97 $0.00
Total Project Value: $40,670.21
Matching Costs Determination
Total Forest Service Share= fj
(a+b)+(e)_(t) 79.93%
Total Cooperator Share (g)
(c+d)+(e)_(g) 20.07%
Total(f+g)=(h) (h)
100.00%
WORKSHEET FOR
FS Non-Cash Contribution Cost Analysis, Column (a)
Salaries/Labor
Standard Calculation
Job Description I Cost/Day I#of Days I ITotal
Invasive Plant Program Coordinator $349.00 5.00 $1,745.00
Forest Botanist $422.00 5.00 $2,110.00
Total Salaries/Labor I I $3,855.00
Travel
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense (Employees ICost/Trip I#of Trips I ITotal
Gov't vehicle-field visits $50.00 5.00 $250.00
Total Travel I $250.00
Equipment I
Standard Calculation
Piece of Equipment I#of Units ICost/Day I#of Days I ITotal
$0.00
Total Equipment I $0.00
Supplies/Materials I
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials I I#of Items ICost/Item ITotal
Seed 1.00 $250.00 $250.00
Total Supplies/Materials I $250.00
Printing
Standard Calculation
Paper Material I#of Units ICost/Unit I ITotal
$0.00
ITotal Printing I $0.00
Other Expenses
Standard Calculation
Item I I#of Units ICost/Unit I ITotal
$0.00
Total Other $0.001
Subtotal Direct Costs $4,355.00
Forest Service Overhead Costs
Current Overhead Rate Subtotal Direct Costs Total
15.00% $4,355.00 5653 25
Total FS Overhead Costs $653.25
TOTAL COST $5,008.25
WORKSHEET FOR
FS Cash to the Cooperator Cost Analysis, Column (b)
Salaries/Labor I
Standard Calculation
Job Description I ICost/Day I#of Days I (Total
JCNWCB Coordinator $292.56 23.00 $6,728.88
Crew Member _ _ $224.00 46.00 $10,304.00
Nonstandard Calculation
Crew Member Frindge(Payroll Taxes,Workers
Comp,Vacation Accrual) $21.84 46.00 $1,004.64
JCNWCB Coordinator Fnndge(Payroll Taxes,
Workers Comp,Vacation Accrual) $97.28 23.00 $2,237.44
'Total Salaries/Labor I I $20,274.961
Travel I
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense 'Employees 'Cost/Trip I#of Trips I 'Total
Travel to/from work sites 80 mi/day x 22 days
@$0.70/mi $56.00 22.00 $1,232.00
$0.00
ITotal Travel I I $1,232.00I
Equipment
Standard Calculation
Piece of Equipment I#of Units ICost/Day 1#of Days I 'Total
$0.00
'Total Equipment I I $0.001
Supplies/Materials I
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials I I#of Items 'Cost/Item 'Total
$0.00
Non-Standard Calculation
Chemicals, PPE,Misc supplies $2,063.75 $2,063.75
'Total Supplies/Materials I I $2,063.75
Printing I
Standard Calculation
Paper Material I I#of Units ICost/Unit I 'Total
$0.00
ITotal Printing I L $0.001
Other Expenses I
Standard Calculation
Item I I#of Units 1Cost/Unit I 'Total
$0.00
'Total Other I I $0.00
Subtotal Direct Costs I $23,570.71
Cooperator Indirect Costs
Current Overhead Rate Subtotal Direct Costs Total
19.38% $20,274.96 $3,929.29
Total Coop.Indirect Costs I $3,929.29
TOTAL COST $27,500.00
WORKSHEET FOR
Cooperator Non-Cash Contribution Cost Analysis, Column (c)
Salaries/Labor I
Standard Calculation
Job Description I ICost/Day I#of Days I 'Total
JCNWCB Coordinator $292.56 8.00 $2.340.48
Crew Member $224.00 10.00 $2,240.00
Non-Standard Calculation
JCNWCB Coordinator
Frindge(Payroll Taxes,
Workers Comp,Vacation
Accrual) $97.28 8.00 $778.24
Crew Member Frindge
(Payroll Taxes,Workers
Comp,Vacation Accrual) $21.84 10.00 $218.40
'Total Salaries/Labor I $5,577.121
Travel I
Standard Calculation
Travel Expense 'Employees 'Cost/Trip I#of Trips ' 'Total
Travel to/from work sites;
meetings etc 80 mi/day x 9
days @$0.70/mi $56.00 9.00 $504.00
'Total Travel I ' $504.00'
Equipment
Standard Calculation
Piece of Equipment I#of Units ICost/Day l#of Days I 'Total
$0.00
'Total Equipment I I $0.001
Supplies/Materials
Standard Calculation
Supplies/Materials I 1#of Items 'Cost/Item 'Total
$0.00
Non-Standard Calculation
PPE,herbicide,Misc supplies 1.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Total Supplies/Materials $1,000.00
Printing I
Standard Calculation
Paper Material I I#of Units ICost/Unit I 'Total
$0.00
'Total Printing ' I $0.001
Other Expenses I
Standard Calculation
Item I I#of Units ICost/Unit I ITotal
$0.00
'Total Other ' I $0.001
Subtotal Direct Costs $7,081 .12
Cooperator Indirect Costs
Current Overhead Rate Subtotal Direct Costs Total
19.38% $5,577.12 $1,080.85
Total Coop.Indirect Costs 1 $1,080.85
TOTAL COST $8,161.97
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Josh Peters, County Administrator
FROM: Sophie DeGroot, Noxious Weed Control Coordinator
DATE: September 21, 2026
SUBJECT: Grant Award for the Olympic Peninsula Cooperative Noxious Weed Control in
Jefferson County— Noxious Weed Control Board
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Invasive plants have become a threat to natural systems, including degrading
terrestrial and aquatic habitats. The goal of this project is to stop the spread of noxious weed
species, reduce existing populations, and prevent the introduction of additional exotic plants to
Jefferson County. The objective of this project is to coordinate and standardize noxious weed
control efforts across jurisdictional boundaries to effectively minimize the negative impacts of
these species on watershed functions, wildlife and aquatic habitats, human and animal health,
and recreational activities.
ANALYSIS:
This project is a continuation of ongoing efforts to control invasive plants in Jefferson County
and adjacent federal lands by the U.S. Forest Service and several existing partners. This
agreement will initiate and formalize the cooperative effort between the Cooperator and the U.S.
Forest Service to accomplish similar goals. The project includes activities to survey, identify and
control invasive plants and noxious weeds, assist with restoration of degraded habitat, coordinate
actions and facilitate communication between local and Federal jurisdictions, and education to
the public.
The JCNWCB has applied and been approved by the Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) for
project funding for project accomplishments for watershed ecosystem enhancements as
authorized by the Secure Rural Schools authority. This award was granted in 2024 but due to many hurdles
with the USFS contracting system, it has not yet been finalized. In February of 2026, the BoCC approved this
contract, but unfortunately, the Federal Contracting Terms were updated and the contract never made it
through the whole process. This is that finalized contract again. The timeline for funds was extended to Feb
2028 so we still have one more year to access these funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The award from this grant will bring $27,500 to the Noxious Weed Control Board. The match from JCNWCB
is $8,161 funded from Public Works Roads &the#109 dedicated funds for independent weed control.
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the County enters into this contract.
REVIEWED BY:
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Josh Peters, County Administrator Date
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM Clear Form
(INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE)
CONTRACT WITH: united States Forest Service Contract No: 26-PA-11060900-234
Contract For: Noxious Weed Control Term: Date signed-2/29/2028
COUNTY DEPARTMENT: wsu Ext-Noxious Weed Control Board
Contact Person: Sophie DeGroot
Contact Phone: 360-316-9332
Contact email: sdegroot@co.jefferson.wa.us
AMOUNT: $27,500 PROCESS: L Exempt from Bid Process
Revenue: $27,500 Cooperative Purchase
Expenditure: — Competitive Sealed Bid
Matching Funds Required: $8,161.97 Small Works Roster
Sources(s) of Matching Funds ILA and Fund 109 — Vendor List Bid
Fund# 109 _., RFP or RFQ
Munis Org/Obj Other:
APPROVAL STEPS:
STEP 1:DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES COMPLIANCE WITH JCC 3.55.080 AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW.
CERTIFIED: n N/A: I( 15 th September 20226
Signature Date
STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE PERSON PROPOSED FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE
COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT BEEN DEBARRED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCY.
lit 15 th September 20226
CERTIFIED: ri N/A: El
Signaturr Date
STEP 3:RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved by Risk Management on 9/15/2026.
STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 9/15/2026.
DPA Luther reviewed and approved on 9-15-2026.
STEP 5: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY(IF REQUIRED).
STEP 6: CONTRACTOR SIGNS
STEP 7: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL