TECHNOLOGYREJECTED

County- Port Broadband Project Ends Early

The board discussed cancellation of the County’s rural broadband partnership with the Port of Bellingham. The Port said the North Ferndale and North Lynden work could not be completed on time, though the County’s EDI spending produced design and engineering work that remains useful.

Document date · August 5, 2026

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Derivita logo
Comcate logo
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Veritone logo
TerraCycle logo
Cyvl logo
WithersRavenel logo
Derivita logo
Comcate logo
SafeTouch logo
IANS Research logo
Motive logo
Veritone logo
TerraCycle logo
Cyvl logo
WithersRavenel logo
Derivita logo
Comcate logo
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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Approximately $2 million ($1 million per project area); approximately $1 million spent and approximately $1 million unexpended funds returning to the infrastructure track
Contract type
TECHNOLOGY
Contract term
2018 partnership; projects discussed in 2026
Renewal date
2026-12-31
Renewal
No renewal; contract cancellation discussed due to grant expiration timelines and a change in private partner.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
Whatcom County AgendaPacket Economic Development Investment Board Meeting 2026-08-05

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the technology contract by Whatcom County?

Port of Bellingham was awarded this technology contract by Whatcom County, as recorded on August 5, 2026. The contract value is Approximately $2 million ($1 million per project area); approximately $1 million spent and approximately $1 million unexpended funds returning to the infrastructure track.

How much is the Port of Bellingham contract with Whatcom County worth?

The Port of Bellingham contract with Whatcom County is valued at Approximately $2 million ($1 million per project area); approximately $1 million spent and approximately $1 million unexpended funds returning to the infrastructure track, covering technology work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Technology contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Whatcom County AgendaPacket Economic Development Investment Board Meeting 2026-08-05 (AgendaPacket), dated August 5, 2026 from Whatcom County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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