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RFP for By Mail Election Services

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Public Notice

The Washington County Clerk-Auditor’s Office is seeking bid proposals for By Mail Election Services from qualified print vendors to provide: a variety of optical scan ballot lengths, election ballot envelope sets – including outgoing and return envelopes as well as informational inserts, and full service printing, processing and mailing of by mail election materials.

Download RFP for By Mail Election Services

Download *ADDENDUM* to RFP for By Mail Election Services (10/10/2025)

All ballots that are printed must meet Election Systems and Software (ES&S) requirements. All envelope sets must meet USPS, State of Utah and Washington County requirements.

All bid proposals shall be submitted electronically. Please email an electronic version of your proposal with the subject line “Elections RFP – By Mail Election Services” to:

Genna Goodwin, Chief Deputy Clerk
genna.goodwin@washco.utah.gov
Subject: Elections RFP – By Mail Election Services

Submittals must be received by 5:00 PM (MST) on or before November 7, 2025. All proposals shall be the property of the County and will become public record. If a bid proposal submission is received after this deadline, it will not be considered and will be rejected without any further action by the County.

Prior to the submission deadline, Washington County may amend or clarify the RFP in the case of any discrepancies or omissions. Any change will be posted as a formal written addendum on the Washington County website. In the event of a revision to the RFP after the closing date, candidates will have an opportunity to refine, submit or resubmit their proposals.

Questions on bid submittals shall be directed to:
Genna Goodwin, Chief Deputy Clerk
genna.goodwin@washco.utah.gov
Subject: Elections RFP Question

The print vendor will be selected with the actual start of work to be scheduled around the 2026 Election cycle.

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Notice of Vacancy Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board September 2025

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Utah Code Unannotated Section 17B-1-304(2), that there is one vacancy on the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board. These positions are appointed by the Washington County Commission.

One (1) vacancy on the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Special Service District Administrative Control Board
- Download Application for Dammeron Valley Fire Special Notice of Candidacy form

To qualify for appointment to that Board, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

Be a U.S. Citizen;
Be a qualified elector (registered voter) in the area represented by the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District..

Those wishing to serve on the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board should submit his or her application to, or email Jayanne Lewis at the Washington County Commission Office, 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770, (435) 301-7000, jayanne.lewis@washco.utah.gov no later than Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

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RFP for Redesign of Washington County Website

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Public Notice
(Addendum added to RFP, see links below)

Washington County, Utah is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the redesign of the County’s website (washco.utah.gov). The redesigned website must comply with ADA and WCAG 2.1 level AA standards, and incorporate the latest web technologies. It must also have full site search capabilities and adhere to best security practices. The proposal should include detailed cost estimates for development, deployment, and, a minimum of one year of post-launch support. Please download and refer to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for all relevant details and requirements. See below for details on how to obtain Design Guide.

Download *UPDATED 2025/11/14* RFP for Redesign of Washington County Website
(RFP Packet contains details on how to obtain Design Guide.)
Failure to read and follow the Design Guide will result in rejection of the proposal.
Download *ADDENDUM 2025/11/14* of RFP for Redesign of Washington County Website

Proposals must be in electronic form (preferably in PDF format) and emailed to:

Email: webmaster@washco.utah.gov

Subject: Proposal for Redesign of Washington County Website

Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the email address set forth above. Proposals received after will not be considered.

All questions, interpretations, or clarifications concerning this RFP should be directed by email to the email address set forth above no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, September 15, 2025. Responses to questions, interpretations, or clarifications concerning this RFP will be posted online via addendum to this document to ensure equal awareness of important facts and details. No others are to be contacted regarding this project.

The Washington County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to waive any formality or technicality in any proposal in the best interest of the County.

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September 2, 2025
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Billing:
Washington County Commission
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, UT 84770

Vote by Mail, Register Online by June 19, vote.utah.gov

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Election Results – August, 2025

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Click here to view current results

Primary Election Results are scheduled to begin posting online on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 8:30pm Mountain Time.

City of Enterprise Council
Hurricane City Mayor
Hurricane City Council
Ivins City Council
La Verkin City Council
Town of Leeds Council
Town of Leeds Council Special 2 Year Seat
Town of Springdale Mayor
Town of Springdale Council
St George City Mayor
St George City Council

Click here to view current results

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RFP for Inmate Food Service at Sheriff’s Office

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Notice is hereby given that Washington County has posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) and sealed bids will be received by Washington County Sheriff’s Office on 8/22/2025 at 5:00 pm to:

Washington County Sheriff's Office
Subject: Inmate Food Service
620 S 5300 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
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RFP Summary: Provide all meals and complete food service for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office stated in the RFP specifications:

RFP for Inmate Food Service at Sheriff’s Office Download

Bids must be enclosed in a SEALED PACKAGE, bearing the NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BIDDER AND THE NAME OF THE ITEM BID on the outside of the envelope. Bids will also need to be submitted electronically.

Bids may be hand delivered at the place specified on or before the hour named. The County will not assume responsibility for bids forwarded by mail, and no bid will be accepted after the time specified.

Bidders are required to comply with all requirements of applicable laws of the State of Utah and be authorized to conduct business in the State.

Washington County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in bids, and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of Washington County, is in the County’s best interest. The award will not necessarily go to the proposal with the lowest price, but to the lowest responsible bidder, meaning the bidder that best demonstrates the ability to fulfill the requirements of the Request for Proposal and Specifications. Washington County Code 1-12-1 et seq.

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Evacuation Zones

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KNOW YOUR ROUTE. OWN YOUR PLAN.
READY, SET, GO
Prepare Now. Be Alert. Evacuate When Needed.

Washington County Evacuation Zones Interactive Map

Want to know if you need to evacuate? You can use these pre-identified zones to see what condition your address is in: READY, SET, GO

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Notice of Proposed Tax Increase for Ivins City

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The Ivins City is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.

The Ivins City tax on a $743,000 residence would increase from $358.39 to $479.76, which is $121.37 per year.

The Ivins City tax on a $743,000 business would increase from $651.61 to $872.28, which is $220.67 per year.

If the proposed budget is approved, Ivins City would receive an additional $860,000 in property tax revenue per year as a result of the tax increase. If the proposed budget is approved, Ivins City would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 33.76% above last year’s property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

The Ivins City invites all concerned citizens to a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding the proposed tax increase and to explain the reasons for the proposed tax increase. You have the option to attend or participate in the public hearing in person or online.

Public Hearing

Date/Time: 8/14/2025 6:00 PM

Location:
Ivins City Hall
85 N Main St
Ivins, UT 84738
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Virtual Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89910111797

To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact the Ivins City at 435-628-0606 or visit ivinsutah.gov

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Notice of Vacancies for North Central Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board

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NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Utah Code Unannotated Section 17B-1-304(2), that there are two (2) vacancies on the North Central Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board. These positions are appointed by the Washington County Commission.

To qualify for appointment to that Board, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

Be a U.S. Citizen;
Be a qualified elector (registered voter) in the area represented by the North Central Fire Special Service District.

Download Application Form for North Central Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board

Those wishing to serve on the North Central Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board should submit his or her application in-person or email no later than July 28, 2025.

County Commission
c/o Jayanne Lewis
111 East Tabernacle Street
St. George, Utah 84770
(435) 301-7000
jayanne.lewis@washco.utah.gov
(Google Maps)

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Forsyth Fires Evacuation Zone Map

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This map (interactive and printable) shows the evacuation zones for the Forsyth Fire. If you live in the area, check out the map to see if your in one of the numbered zones. These zones are colored Red, Yellow Green.

Forsyth Fires Evacuation Zones
A) Interactive Map
B) Download Printable Map (PDF)

Red= Evacuate and listen to sources such as our Facebook page and Utah Fire Info for further instructions. Take pets, medication, phone and some money if possible.

Yellow= Be ready to evacuate. Have a plan of where you will go and notify family where you will meet if you leave. Have bags packed with necessary items including for pets and listen for instructions to come in via text, phone, email, loudspeaker or door to door notification. If you don’t feel safe don’t wait for instructions leave. Its always better to be safe.

Green= Your normal state. Hopefully you are always prepared and have 72 hour kits and family emergency plans ready. For more information visit: Be Ready Utah.

If you’re not in yellow or green or not in one of the evacuation zones it is not anticipated that you will be evacuated so stay in a green prepared state.

One important step is to register for Washington County Emergency Alerts. You can do this at 911register.com

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Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project

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Notice of Availability & Public Meeting

Download Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project Fact Sheet

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), with assistance of Washington County, Utah, as the project sponsor, is considering proposed improvements within the Santa Clara Watershed. The proposed improvements include the construction of stream diversions and detention basins within the Dammeron and Diamond Valleys as well as other improvements within the Shivwits Band of Paiutes lands, including stream restoration, irrigation supply, and flood protection.

Washington County & USDA-NRCS will hold an in-person public meeting to provide information about the proposed project and to collect comments. Technical studies have concluded, and the Draft Plan-Environmental Assessment (EA) is now available for public comment. Download the fact sheet for full details.

Download Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project Fact Sheet