Title
Requisition No. REQ-0000326
Northeast Water Treatment Plant Structural Repairs
CIP #112007 / BCE Score: 95.20
Body
Agenda of: September 24, 2025
Item No.: 2025-282
Amount: $5,863,445.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: August 29, 2025
RE: Requisition No. REQ-0000326
Northeast Water Treatment Plant Structural Repairs
Vendor: Smith’s Waterproofing, LLC
Status: New Contract/PO
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Cheryl Porter, Chief Operating Officer - Water and Field Services, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into Requisition No. REQ-0000326, “Northeast Water Treatment Plant Structural Repairs” with Smith’s Waterproofing, LLC, at a cost not to exceed $5,863,445.00 for a duration of 730 days; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
The Northeast Water Treatment Plant (NEWTP) was constructed in 1953 and consists entirely of reinforced concrete frames and slabs. NEWTP header galleries, beams that are positioned above wall openings (windows and doors), have had water infiltration issues for years. This water infiltration is causing corrosion to concrete, rebars, catwalks, stairs, and a 54-inch discharge header that collects and distributes water from multiple sources before discharging to a designated location. Current concrete structure slabs and beams are losing the bonding with rebars, causing concrete to fall to the ground. The filter gallery and low lift walls have cracks and cause water leakage. The Wash Water Building has concrete falling from the second floor. Decks are eroding and have loosened concrete. The granite fascia plant entranceways and trades are loose and likely to collapse, and doors are misaligned and lack secure closing.
JUSTIFICATION
Structural repairs are essential to ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently and in compliance with regulatory standards. Without timely repairs, continued degradation will compromise the integrity of the plant, increasing risks of leaks, equipment failures and potential service interruptions. Repairs are necessary to extend NEWTP’s operational life, maintain architectural shape, and provide safety for staff, contractors, and suppliers.
FINANCIAL PLAN IMPACT
Summary: Sufficient funds are provided in the financial plan for this project.
Funding Source: 5519 – Water Construction Fund
Cost Center: 880000 – Capital Improvement Fund
Expense Type: 616900 - Construction
Project: PRJ-112007
Estimated Cost by Year and Related Estimating Variance: See table below.
Fiscal Year
FY 2025 Planned Spend $ 369,000.00
FY 2026 Planned Spend 2,021,000.00
FY 2027 Planned Spend 2,444,000.00
FY 2028 Planned Spend 1,166,000.00
Financial Plan Estimate $ 6,000,000.00
Proposed Contract Award 5,863,445.00
Estimating Variance $ 136,555.00
FY 2026 Plan Spend per CIP $ 2,021,000.00
FY 2026 Plan Spend adjusted for award value 1,500,000.00
FY 2026 Estimating Variance $ 521,000.00
A budget amendment will be made to return the surplus to Capital Reserves for FY26 in the amount of $521,000.00. The balance of the estimating variance will be adjusted for in the future CIP Plan documents.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was presented to the Operations and Resources Committee at its meeting on September 10, 2025.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This item does not impact the shared services agreement between GLWA and DWSD.