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Port Angeles Today
By the People, for the People
Clallam County Reopens Bids for Emergency Operations Facility
Five new bids submitted after previous process was scrapped due to electrical subcontractor price hike.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:02pm
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The planned consolidation of Clallam County's emergency operations under one roof aims to improve coordination and preparedness for future crises.Port Angeles TodayClallam County commissioners have reopened the bidding process for a new joint public safety facility that would house the county's Emergency Operations Center and the regional 9-1-1 dispatch center, PENCOM, under one roof. The previous bid process was scrapped after all three proposals relied on the same electrical subcontractor that later raised its price by about $750,000, forcing the county and City of Port Angeles to rebid the project. Now, five new bids are on the table, with the apparent low bid coming from HB Hansen Construction at around $14.6 million.
Why it matters
The new facility is part of a long-term effort to move emergency operations out of the courthouse basement, which officials say could be vulnerable in a major earthquake. Consolidating the Emergency Operations Center and 9-1-1 dispatch under one roof is expected to improve coordination during emergencies.
The details
The project would bring the county's Emergency Operations Center and the regional 9-1-1 dispatch center, PENCOM, under one roof. The new facility is planned to be located near the Port Angeles airport. The previous bid process was scrapped after all three proposals relied on the same electrical subcontractor that later raised its price by about $750,000, forcing the county and City of Port Angeles to rebid the project.
- The new round of bids was opened by commissioners this week.
- The previous bid process was scrapped earlier this year.
The players
Clallam County Commissioners
The county commissioners who have reopened the bidding process for the new joint public safety facility.
HB Hansen Construction
The construction company that submitted the apparent low bid of around $14.6 million for the project.
PENCOM
The regional 9-1-1 dispatch center that would be housed in the new facility.
What’s next
Commissioners have sent the new bids to staff for review, and a decision on awarding the contract is expected in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The reopening of the bidding process for the Clallam County Emergency Operations Facility highlights the challenges of major public infrastructure projects, where unexpected cost increases can force officials to go back to the drawing board. The new facility is seen as a crucial investment to improve emergency coordination and preparedness in the region.
