Questions and Answers Q: What is a Small Works Roster? A: The small works roster is a process through which the county can streamline the bidding process for public works projects $200,000 or less (RCW 39.04.155). All contractors on the small works roster are invited to bid on public works projects in their area of expertise. The Public Works Department keeps the small works roster updated and it is available to all county departments. A small works contract bid does not require the county to advertise in the designated legal newspaper and is only open to contractors on the roster listed under a specific area of expertise. The competitive bid process requires advertisement and the contract is open to all contractors to bid. Q: What is the Vendor Roster? A: We use the vendor roster to purchase equipment, material, and supplies costing between $2,500 and $25,000. If you sell equipment, material or supplies you may want to become a member of our vendor roster. Q: What is the Professional Services Roster? A: The professional services roster is primarily for architectural and/or engineering type of services in the amount of $200,000 or less. If you provide a professional type of service, you may want to join our list of professional consultants. Q: How can I get on the Small Works or Vendor Roster? A: We advertise once a year to solicit contractors, vendors, and professional consultants for our rosters. You can also request to be on the roster at anytime by filling out the small works roster application and returning it to Skamania County Public Works by mail or facsimile. PO Box 790 Stevenson, WA 98648 Facsimile: 509-427-3919. Q: How do join the Professional Services Roster? A: To join our professional services roster, you need to submit a letter-requesting placement on our professional services roster along with a statement of qualifications. A statement of qualifications should contain any pertinent data that will assist us in the evaluation of the service you offer. Q: How long will I remain on the Roster? A: Your small works application is good for one year at which time you will need to submit a new application. Q: Can I be on more than one Small Works Roster? A: Yes, you can request to be on any of the small works roster you like as long as you meet the minimum criteria. Q: Where can I get more information? A: Call Skamania County Department of Public Works at 509-427-3910 or email them at publicworks@co.skamania.wa.us | 
