735 Randolph Street  
Detroit, Michigan 48226  
glwater.legistar.com  
Great Lakes Water Authority  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Operations and Resources Committee  
Wednesday, February 11, 2026  
11:00 AM  
Zoom Telephonic Meeting  
1. Call To Order  
2. Quorum Call  
Chairperson Hendrix called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.  
3 - Chairperson Freman Hendrix, Director Brian Baker, and Director John J. Zech  
Present:  
3. Approval of Agenda  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Approve the Agenda.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
4. Approval of Minutes  
2026-050  
A.  
January 14, 2026 Operations and Resources Committee Meeting  
Minutes (Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Minutes.January 14, 2026 Operations and Resources Committee  
Meeting  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Approve the January 14, 2026  
Operations and Resources Committee Meeting Minutes.  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
5. Public Comment  
6. Communications  
There were no public comments.  
2026-049  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
7. Old Business  
8. New Business  
None  
2026-029  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 1900455-1/SCN-0000287  
Architectural, Engineering, and Design Services  
O&M  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of February 25, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-030  
Proposed Amendment No. 2  
Contract No. 1900455-2/SCN-0000287  
Architectural, Engineering, and Design Services  
CIP #112007/BCE: 95.2  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of February 25, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-031  
Proposed Change Order No. 2  
Contract No. 2003730/SCN-0000386  
Water Transmission Main, Valve and Other Priority Repairs  
CIP #170504 / BEC Score: N/A  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of February 25, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-032  
D.  
Proposed Changed Order No. 3  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-055/SCN-0000344  
Professional Engineering Services for Yard Piping, Valves and  
Venturi Meters Replacement at Water Works Park  
CIP #115001 / BEC Score: 69.20  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of February 25, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-033  
E.  
Requisition No. REQ-0003185  
Systems Control Center Support Services  
O&M  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Attachments: REQ-0003185 Procurement Report  
REQ-0003185 Cost Summary - Rates Tabulation Signed  
REQ-0003185 Vendor Response Follow-Up  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of February 25, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-044  
F.  
Proposed Amendment No. 6  
Contract No. 1802575/SCN-0000104  
GLWA Conveyance System Engineering Services  
CIP #260204/BCE Score: 78.30  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of February 25, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-045  
G.  
Proposed Change Order No. 2  
Contract No. 2103688/SCN-0000204  
Rehabilitation of Connors Creek Sewer System  
CIP# 260204/BCE Score: 78.30  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of February 25, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-046  
H.  
Requisition No. REQ-0003744  
Design Services for Disinfection System Improvement at Baby  
Creek, Belle Isle, and Puritan-Fenkell CSO Facilities  
CIP #270007/ BCE Score: 57.00  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: REQ-0003744 Procurement Board Report  
REQ-0003744 Cost Tabulation-Notice of Respondents  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of February 25, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-047  
I.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract Nos. 2001492/SCN-0000215 and 2002240/SCN-0000214  
Crane Services and Inspections  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of February 25, 2026  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
9. Reports  
None  
10. Look Ahead  
The next Operations and Resources Committee Meeting is scheduled for  
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.  
11. Information  
12. Other Matters  
13. Adjournment  
None  
There were no other matters.  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Adjourn.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:39 a.m.