By Nicole E. Wolfe of Smith Currie & Hancock LLP Originally published March 11, 2024 A recent unpublished opinion by Division One of the Washington Court of Appeals reiterates that contractors must strictly comply with notice and claim procedures in the contract. If not, the contractor potentially faces severe consequences, including a waiver of its claims. In February 2014, the City of Snoqualmie (the “City”) advertised construction bids for a public works contract for improvements to downtown Snoqualmie, including installation of a new water main, storm drainage system, undergrounding of power, cable, and phone lines, and roadway paving. The City ...