Boston Water and Sewer Commission March 2024 Meeting

Meeting of the

Boston Water and Sewer Commission

April 04, 2024

Meeting No. 2024-03

AGENDA

Call to Order

Minutes of Meeting

1. Minutes of the February 28, 2024 Meeting

Informational Reports

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

2. Annual Report Construction Contracts and Change Order Summary

General Management Reports

1. Capital Improvement Program Budget Variance Report

2. Monthly Management Report

3. February 2024 Revenue and Expense Analysis

Proposals and Contracts

Engineering

1. Commission Authorization to Amend Engineer’s Estimate for Contract No.18-309-

001, Replacement and Rehabilitation of Water, Sewer, and Drain Pipes in

Fenway/Kenmore

2. Commission Authorization to Amend Contract 21-206-004 with CDM Smith, Inc. for

Professional Services for Water System Model Update and Asset Evaluation.

3. Commission Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contract 23-206-005, Sewer

System Evaluation Survey in West Roxbury and Hyde Park

4. Commission Authorization to Advertise Contract No. 24-309-015, for Sewer Lateral

Testing and CCTV Inspection of Sewers and Drains

5. Commission Authorization to Negotiate and Award a Service Agreement for the

Monitoring of Flow and Pressure Data from the MWRA Water Meters

6. Commission Authorization to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Lead Program for

Schools and Childcare Facilities

Administration

1. Commission Authorization Award a contract to ESRI Inc. for licensing, maintenance,

and technical support services for the Commission’s Geographical Information

Systems for 1 year. These services will be purchased under a Commonwealth of

Massachusetts state contract.

2. Commission Authorization to Award a contract to SHI for Managed Detection and

Response Services for 1 year. These services will be purchased under a

Commonwealth of Massachusetts state contract.

3. Commission Authorization to Award a contract to SHI for the renewal of a

maintenance and support agreement for the Commission’s Datacenter Virtualization

systems for 3 years. These services will be purchased under a

Commonwealth of Massachusetts state contract.

Operations

1. Commission Authorization to Amend Contract No. 21-308-002 Excavation for

Identification of Water Services

2. Commission Authorization to Advertise Contract 22-309-014 Emergency Sewage

Works Improvement Citywide

3. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 24-103-005 for the purchase of

Lead-Free Ford Brass Fittings and Parts

4. Commission Authorization to Advertise BWSC Contract 24-308-004 Replacement of

Lead Services on Public and Private Property

5. Commission Authorization to Advertise 24-308-005 Excavation for Identification of

Water Services

Organizational Diversity

1. Commission Authorization to hold a Public Hearing Concerning the Sheltered Market

Program

Finance

1. Commission Authorization to Waive Public Advertisement and Award Sole Source

Contracts for Fleet Specialized Parts and Services in 2024

2. Commission Authorization to Utilize New England Water Works Association to provide

Safety Training to Commission Employees in 2024

Executive Session

1. Minutes

2. Litigation

3. Personnel Matters