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.
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