Title
Requisition No. REQ-0007066
2026 Water Master Plan
O&M
Body
Agenda of: September 23, 2026
Item No.: 2026-368
Amount: $2,998,000.00
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 28, 2026
RE: Requisition No. REQ-0007066
2026 Water Master Plan
Vendor: OHM Advisors
Status: New Contract/PO
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Todd King, Chief Resiliency Officer, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into Requisition No. REQ-0007066, “2026 Water Master Plan” with OHM Advisors, at a cost not to exceed $2,998,000.00 for a duration of three (3) years; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
The water system’s most recent comprehensive Water Master Plan was completed in 2003 and subsequently updated in 2015. Since that time, the system has continued to evolve, with changes in infrastructure, water demands, development patterns, regulatory requirements, operational practices, and community needs.
More than a decade has passed since the last update, making it important to reassess the water system’s current conditions and future needs. Infrastructure continues to age, system demands and development patterns may have changed, and new technologies, regulatory considerations, and asset management practices have emerged. An updated Water Master Plan will provide an opportunity to evaluate these changes and establish a current understanding of the system’s overall condition, capacity, reliability, and performance.
The proposed Water Master Plan will build upon the previous planning efforts while incorporating updated system information, current and projected water demands, infrastructure conditions, operational considerations, and stakeholder input. The planning process will also iden...
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