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Detroit, Michigan 48226  
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Great Lakes Water Authority  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Operations and Resources Committee  
Wednesday, October 11, 2023  
11:00 AM  
Zoom Telephonic Meeting  
1. Call To Order  
Chairperson Hendrix called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.  
2. Quorum Call  
3 - Chairperson Freman Hendrix, Director Brian Baker, and Director John J. Zech  
Present:  
3. Approval of Agenda  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, requested to  
add to the Agenda the Operations and Resources Committee 2024 Proposed  
Meeting Schedule, which would be item 8. L.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved as Amended  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
4. Approval of Minutes  
2023-322  
A.  
August 9, 2023 Operations and Resources Committee Meeting  
Minutes (Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Minutes - August 9, 2023 Operations and Resources Committee  
Meeting  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Approve the August 9, 2023  
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.  
2023-321  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
7. Old Business  
8. New Business  
None  
2023-353  
A.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 1901555  
Snow Removal and De-Icing Services  
O&M  
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 October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-354  
B.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 1902702  
Furniture, Flooring and Space Design Services  
O&M  
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 October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-355  
C.  
Contract No. 2204058  
Grounds Maintenance Services  
O&M  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 1. 2204058 Procurement Board Report  
2204058 Cost Tabulation Notice of Respondents  
2204058 Vendor Response Follow-up  
2. Formal Protest RFD-2204058-Grounds Maintenance Services  
3. PGA Cease and desist  
4. PGA Correspondence Bid tabulation error  
5. 2204058 Bid Protest Response  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-356  
D.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2001488  
7 Mile/Nevada Transmission Renewal Project  
CIP #122017 / BCE Score: 84.2  
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 October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-357  
E.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2004825  
Construction Manager at Risk for 96-Inch Water Transmission Main  
Relocation  
CIP #122004 / BCE Score: 65.2  
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 October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-358  
F.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2101255  
Belle Isle Seawall Rehabilitation  
CIP #116005 / BCE Score: 63.4  
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 October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-359  
G.  
Contract No. 2201316  
Reservoir Rehabilitation Construction Phase II  
CIP #170802 / BCE Score: 74.2  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Attachments: 2201316 Procurement Board Report-RFB  
2201316 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 October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-360  
H
Contract Nos. 2204731-1 and 2204731-2  
As-Needed Pump Repair Services for Water Treatment Plants  
O&M  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Attachments: 2204731 Procurement Board Report-RFP  
2204731 Procurement Report Cost Information  
2204731 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 October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-350  
I.  
Contract No. 2303191  
Clarifloc DPA-7-0335  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2303191 - Procurement Board Report  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-366  
J.  
Proposed Change Order No. 2  
Contract No. 2003330  
HVAC and Odor Control Improvements, Oakwood CSO  
CIP #260618/BCE Score: 20.0  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-369  
K.  
Contract No. 2203638  
Engineering Project Management and Inspection Staff  
Augmentation  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: 2203638.Procurement Board Report-RFP  
2203638 - Eng Staff Aug - Rates Table (Bid)  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of October 25, 2023  
The motion carried by a 2/1 vote.  
2023-381  
L.  
Operations and Resources Committee Calendar Year 2024 Meeting  
Schedule  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Administration & Compliance  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Operations and Resources Committee 2024 Meeting Schedule  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
9. Reports  
None  
10. Look Ahead  
The next Operations and Resources Committee Meeting is scheduled for  
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 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 11:54 a.m.