Operations and Resources Committee

Great Lakes Water Authority
Utilities

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. EST

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team

Note-taking by Paige Rollins

The committee approved and amended some large contracts, including an additional $8.9 million for reservoir rehabilitation and an extra $20 million for "water transmission main, valve, emergency and other urgent repairs."

Live reporting by Heather Alder

The committee approved and amended some large contracts, including an additional $8.9 million for reservoir rehabilitation and an extra $20 million for "water transmission main, valve, emergency and other urgent repairs."

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10:01 AM Dec 11, 2024 CST

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New Business discussion on change order for extension 254 days for delay . ?? If will cost more as delays not their prob…advised no additional cost. Passed glwater.legistar.com/LegislationDet…
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Next business for Reservoir rehabilitation to increase contract cost $8,900,000+! -board advised it’s a continuous process as they go thru the different reservoir…will continue to change contract as they investigate reservoirs & repairs needed. PASSED!
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Next New Business…change order to add an additional $20,000,000 for a total of $41,500,000 for        “Water Transmission Main, Valve, Emergency and Other Urgent Repairs” PASSED!!
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Next contract “ Specialized Services-Staff Augmentation                      Vendor:  LGC Global, Inc.                      Status:  New Contract/PO” Over $26,000,000- to contract specialized team members (ie electricians, plumbers, etc,). Only valid bidder-item D passed.
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Next! Extend contract 3 months Fleet management- To cover any gaps in time from current contract to new contract (which is coming up to vote shortly).
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Passed—unto the New Fleet Service maintenance contract! We got a power point!!!
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Board member Brian Baker ?? Cost savings by going thru Enterprise vs Govt bids- Was advised they get rebates and maintenance is only $1 a month- they have to buy from Enterprise to get the $1 maintenance program from. They have confirmed same as state pricing-per Eric Vlaz-
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Fleet management services contract is passed- next Items G- Rehabilitation of Ferric Chloride Feed system-H & I-sludge related project- All extensions of time- All passed.
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Next- contract change for incinerator rehab- Need additional time - passed. Little discussion
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Next contract for Sodium Hypochlorite lorite- Needs to be added per guidelines- Cost has gone up- So additional pricing- ? If other chemical companies- make product- Advised yes- pricing higher than negotiated pricing-chemical pricing has gone up considerably. PASSED
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Meeting is ADJORNED- Board wished Happy Holidays to all-
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Next meeting of the Operations and Resources Committee Great Lakes Water Authority 1/11/25 @ 11:00am
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The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is a regional water and sewer authority that services nearly 40 percent of the water customers in Michigan. Currently GLWA provides wholesale water and waste water services to 127 municipalities in eight Southeastern Michigan counties, which is equivalent to approximately 3.9 million customers.

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