The Washington State Auditor's Office has issued a finding that the City of Long Beach, Washington did not competitively bid or use its Small Works Roster to obtain three quotes for a $41,935 public works project to update its beach pavilion.
Out of Compliance: Furthermore, on three public works projects the auditor examined, the city:
- Did not have a signed contract with the contractor prior to work beginning
- Failed to obtain required prevailing wage documentation
- Failed to obtain a bid bond and performance bond
- Did not withhold retainage from each progress payment as required
- Did not submit the Notice of Completion form to the state
No Change Order Processes: The audit also noted that the city did not have a documented change order review process, that there was no evidence that the city formally approved any change orders, nor was there evidence that the city had performed an independent estimate or cost engineer review prior to the changes.
City's Response: The city responded by concurring with the audit findings and noting they would comply with the requirements in the future.
Click here to read the audit finding.
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