Boston Water and Sewer Commission meeting

Minutes of Meeting

1. Minutes of the November 30, 2021 Meeting

1. Disbursement Ratification (Schedules A, B & D)

1. Capital Improvement Program Budget Variance Report

2. Monthly Management Report

3. Revenue and Expenses

Engineering

1. Informational Report - Project Performance Tracking and Reporting

2. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 19-308-003, Rehabilitation and Replacement of Water, Sewer, and Drain Pipes in the City of Boston.

3. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 20-308-005, for Replacement of Water Mains and Rehabilitation of Sewers in the City Proper, Hyde Park, and Jamaica Plain.

4. Commission Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contract No. 21-206-003 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Stantec) for Professional Services for the Design of Water and Sewerage Works associated with East Boston Sewer Separation Phase IV.

5. Commission Authorization to Advertise for Professional Services for Water System Model Update and Asset Evaluation, Contract No. 21-206-004.

6. Commission Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Contract No. 22-309-007, Roadway Restoration of Boston Water and Sewer Commission Excavation. 

Administration

1. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 20-103-009 for the purchase of Large Water Meters to Neptune Technology.

2. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 20-103-010 for the purchase of Stainless-Steel Fire Flow Service Meters.

3. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 20-103-011 for the purchase of Residential Water Meters.

4. Commission Authorization to Utilize The United States Postal Service for Mail-Related Services in 2022.

5. Commission Authorization to Waive Public Advertisement and Enter into Agreements for Water/Sewer, Natural Gas, and Electrical Utility Services in 2022

6. Commission Authorization to Utilize Massachusetts State Contract No. OFF47 for the purchase of Office Supplies, Recycled Paper and Envelopes.

7. Commission Authorization to Reject Janitorial Quotation and Extend Contract No. 019-201-002 and Publicly Advertise a Thirty-Three Month Contract for Janitorial Services.      

Operations

1. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. Contract 21-203-001, with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, to Woodard & Curran to Operate, Maintain and Manage the Commission’s Union Park Pumping Station, and Nine Unmanned Pumping Stations and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Combined Sewer Overflow/Detention Treatment Facility.

Safety and Trainin

1. Commission Authorization to Utilize the current approved Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Contract VEH 109 for the purchase of tires and tubes both new and retread in 2022.

2. Commission Authorization to Utilize the current approved Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Contracts ENE 47 for the purchase of Biodiesel Fuel and ENE 48 for the purchase of Unleaded Gasoline in 2022.

3. Commission Authorization to Waive Public Advertisement and Award Sole Source Contracts for Fleet Specialized Parts and Services in 2022.

4. Commission Authorization to Award a Three-Year Contract to Advantage Drug Testing, LLC. for the Administration of the Commission’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, Pre-Employment Physical Examinations and Assistance in the Management of the Commission’s Commercial Drivers Program.

5. Commission Authorization to utilize the Massachusetts State and/or Cooperative Procurement Contracts for the purchase of Vacuum Excavator.

Finance

1. Commission Authorization to Adopt the Proposed 2022-2024 Capital Improvement Program. (CIP)

2. Commission Authorization to Adopt the Proposed 2022 Rate Schedule and Current Expense Budget

Executive Session

1. Minutes

2. Litigation

3. Personnel Matters