Boston Water And Sewer Commission Meeting

Minutes of Meeting

1. Minutes of the September 25, 2024 Meeting

1. Disbursement Notification (Schedules B & D)
2. Disbursement Notification (Schedules A, B & D)
3. Affirmative Action Plan Third Quarter Report for the Period July 01, 2024, through September 30, 2024

1. Capital Improvement Program Budget Variance Report
2. Monthly Management Report
3. September 2024 Revenue and Expense Analysis
4. October 2024 Revenue and Expense Analysis

Engineering

1. Commission Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contract 24-206-003, Inundation Model Update
2.  Commission Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Professional Services Contract 24- 206-004 for Green Infrastructure/Low Impact Development Design and Construction Administration Services

Administration

1. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No.24-201-005 for Janitorial Services
2. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 24-201-006 “Elevator Repairs and Maintenance”
3. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 24-201-007 for Overhead Doors  Maintenance and Repairs
4. Commission Authorization to Amend Contract No. 24-303-001 Emergency Repairs to Water Services      
5. Commission Authorization to Award a Contract to Azteca Systems for maintenance and technical support
6. Commission Authorization to Utilize the United States Postal Service in 2025
7. Commission Authorization to Waive Public Advertisement and Enter into Agreements  for Water/Sewer, Natural Gas, and Electrical Utility Services in 2025
8. Commission Authorization to Award a Contract to Oracle Corporation for  PeopleSoft Maintenance and Technical Support for the period January 1, 2025 to December 31,             2025. These services will be procured under a Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Contract.
9. Commission Authorization to Award a Contract to purchase wireless and telecommunication services from Verizon Wireless/Verizon New England Inc. for 2025. These services will be purchased under a Commonwealth of Massachusetts  state contract and/or GSA.
10. Commission Authorization to Award a Contract to SHI for purchase of ICS and SCADA  cybersecurity monitoring services for the period January 1, 2025 to December 31,             2025. These services will be procured under a MHEC (Massachusetts Higher  Education Consortium).
11. Commission Authorization to Negotiate by staff and Execute by the Executive Director a contract with Itineris for development and support services for the UMAX Customer/  Billing System and to also waive the advertisement requirement and purchase these  services under sole source procurement.
12. Commission Authorization to Award a Contract to Oracle Corporation for annual maintenance and technical support services for the period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 procured under a Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Contract.

Operations

• Commission Authorization to Amend Contract 21-203-001 with Woodward and Curran  to implement Cyber Security and SCADA upgrades at the Union Park Station and  CSO Detention and Treatment Facility

• Commission Authorization for Additional Funding, BWSC Contract No. 24-303-003 Reconstruction of Drainage and Sewage Works

• Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-001 Emergency Repairs to Water Services in the City of Boston Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-002 Emergency Repairs to Sewers & Drains in the City of Boston

• Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-003 Reconstruction of Drainage and Sewage Works in the City of Boston Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-004 Cleaning and Television Inspection of Sewers and Storm Drains in the City of Boston

• Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-005 for the Disposal/Reuse of  Waste Trench Excavate Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-006 for the Disposal/Reuse of  Waste Sewer Cleanings

• Commission Authorization to reject the lowest bid submitted for Contract 25-303-007,  Disposal and Reuse of Catch Basin Cleanings, and authorization to award to the second lowest bid.

• Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-008 Restoration of Water and  Sewer Permanent Paving of Excavation in the City of Boston Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-009 Restoration of Water and   Sewer Sidewalk Excavations in the City of Boston

• Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-010 Catch Basin Cleaning in the  City of Boston I Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-011 Catch Basin Cleaning in  the City of Boston II

•   Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-303-012 Restoration of Water and Sewer Sidewalk Excavations II in the City of Boston

•   Commission Authorization to Utilize the currently approved Commonwealth of   Massachusetts State Contracts ENE53 for the purchase of Biodiesel Fuel and ENE54 for the purchase of Unleaded Gasoline in 2025

•   Commission Authorization to Utilize the current approved Commonwealth of  Massachusetts State Contracts FAC101, FAC124 and CLT108

•   Commission Authorization to Utilize the currently approved Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Contracts VEH111 for service and parts for Heavy-Duty  Commission vehicles in 2025
•   Commission Authorization to Utilize State Contract VEH114 to Purchase Motorized  Vehicle Parts, Re-refined Motor Oil, Remanufactured Antifreeze, and other lubricants
•   Commission Authorization to Utilize the currently approved Commonwealth of  Massachusetts State Contracts VEH120 for the purchase of Tires and Tubes both new and retread
•   Commission Authorization to Execute with the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority  Two, one-year extensions with Woodard & Curran to operate, maintain and manage the   
• Commission’s manned storm water/wastewater pumping station, Union Park Pumping Station, and nine unmanned pumping stations and Massachusetts   
• Water Resources Authority Combined Sewer Overflow/Detention Treatment Facility.
•    Commission Authorization to Utilize the Massachusetts State and/or Cooperative  Procurement Contracts for the purchase of twelve (12) hybrid Ford F-150’s and two (2)  Ford Transit Cutaway T-350’s
•    Commission Authorization to Waive Public Advertisement and Award Sole Source  Contracts for Fleet Specialized Parts and Service in 2025
•    Commission Authorization to Utilize OSHA Training Institute at Keane State College, Safety Equipped, Inc., Industrial Safety and Rescue, New England Water Works Association and New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission to provide Training Courses to Commission Employees in 2025

Finance

1. Commission Authorization to Approve a Proposed Amendment and Extension of the Currently Outstanding TD Bank Letter of Credit for BWSC’s Commercial Paper   

      Program

Communications

1. Commission Authorization to Utilize the Massachusetts State Contract for Foreign Language Interpretation and Translation Services for Commission Publications and Material
2. Commission Authorization to Utilize the Massachusetts State Contract for Print, Copy, Mail Services for Commission Publications and Materials
3. Commission Authorization to Utilize the Massachusetts State Contract for Promotional Products

Executive Session

     1.   Minutes

     2.   Litigation

     3.   Personnel Matters