Boston Water and Sewer Commission

Call to Order

Minutes of Meeting

1.    Minutes of the January 24, 2024 Meeting

Informational Reports

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

2.    Commission’s Reported 2023 Water Accountability Figures

3.    Progress Update on FY2021-2025 Strategic Business Plan

General Management Reports

1.    Capital Improvement Program Budget Variance Report 

2.    Monthly Management Report

3.    December 2023 Revenue and Expense Analysis

4.    January 2024 Revenue and Expense Analysis

Proposals and Contracts

Engineering

1.    Commission Authorization to Negotiate and Execute a Contract to Develop and Administer Depictions of Sewer Special Structures – Phase II, contract 23-206-003  

2.    Commission Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Contract No. 23-309-001, for the Replacement and Rehabilitation of Sewer Pipes in Allston/Brighton

Administration

1.      Commission Authorization to Utilize the second (and final) option to extend Commission Contract No. 21-201-001 (Security Services) with Hub Security Systems of Boston, Massachusetts for one year.

          

2.      Commission Authorization to Award a contract to purchase Microsoft Azure Services from Dell for 2024. These services and products will be purchased under a Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Contract.

 

3.      Commission Authorization to Award a contract to Slalom Inc. for the development of cybersecurity training program.

4.      Commission Authorization to Execute a contract with Axim Geospatial for an ArcGIS Utility Network Readiness Assessment. These services will be purchased under a GSA contract. 

5.      Commission Authorization to Solicit House Doctor services to work with staff on specific tasks associated with the evaluation, design and improvement of Commission Facilities.

Operations

1.    Commission Authorization to Amend Contract No. 23-303-004 Cleaning and Television Inspection of Sewers and Drains Citywide 

2.     Commission Authorization to Advertise a Request for Bid (RFB) for the Replacement of two (2) Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Cabinets at the Union Park Pumping Station. BWSC Contract 24-103-004 

3.     Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 24-303-009 Restoration of Sidewalk Excavations Citywide

4.     Commission Authorization to Amend Contract No. 24-303-012 Restoration of Sidewalk Excavations Citywide II 

5.     Commission Authorization to Advertise 24-309-009 & 24-309-010 for Inspection of Sewers and Storm Drains under CMOM Program

6.     Commission Authorization to Utilize the current approved Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Contracts FAC101 and FAC124 for Industrial Supplies and Construction Equipment 

Finance 

1.    Commission Authorization to Utilize the currently approved Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Contract VEH 109 for the purchase of tires and tubes both new and retread in 2024.

2.    Commission Authorization to Utilize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Contract VEH111 for service and parts of Heavy-Duty Commission vehicles in 2024

Executive Session

1.    Minutes

2.    Litigation

3.    Personnel Matters