735 Randolph Street  
Detroit, Michigan 48226  
glwater.legistar.com  
Great Lakes Water Authority  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Operations and Resources Committee  
Wednesday, June 8, 2022  
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  
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  
2022-242  
May  
11,  
2022 Operations  
and  
Resources  
Committee  
Meeting  
Minutes.Draft  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: May 11, 2022 Operations & Resources Committee Meeting Minutes  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Approve the May 11, 2022 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.  
2022-241  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
7. Old Business  
8. New Business  
None  
2022-221  
A.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 1802774  
Springwells Water Treatment Plant 1930 Sedimentation Basin Sluice  
Gates, Guides, and Hoist Improvements  
CIP #114008 / BCE Score: 52.8  
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 June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-222  
B.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 1803258  
Design Build Services for Northeast Flow Control Facility  
CIP #122003 / BCE Score: 62.0  
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 June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-223  
C.  
Proposed Amendment No. 2  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-259  
As-Needed Engineering Services for Concrete Testing,  
Geotechnical Soil Borings and other Testing Services, and Related  
Services  
CIP #380700 / BCE Score: 20.0  
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 June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-224  
D.  
Contract No. 2201870  
Schoolcraft Road Concrete Pavement Restoration and  
Landscaping  
CIP #122005 / BCE Score: 54.2  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2201870 Procurement Board Report  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-225  
E.  
Contract No. 2103688  
Rehabilitation of Connors Creek Sewer System  
CIP #260204 / BCE Score: 76.7 (Project Manager Score Only)  
Cheryl Porter and Todd King  
Water Operations  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2103688 Procurement Board Report  
2103688 Bid Tab  
Board Communication-Response to Question Contract No. 2103688  
Rehabilitation of Connors Creek Sewer System  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-200  
F.  
Proposed Change Order No. 3  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-060  
Study/Design of an Upgraded Sludge Conveyance System and  
Lighting Improvements at the Detroit Wastewater Treatment Plant  
Vendor: Black & Veatch Limited of Michigan  
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 June 22 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-203  
G.  
Contract No. 2200373  
WRRF PS No. 1 HVAC Equipment  
Vendor: ThermalNetics, Inc.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2200373.Procurement Board Report-RFB  
2200373.Cost Tabulation  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-205  
H.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4  
Contract No. SCO-1134  
Ovation Upgrade and Support Services  
Vendor: Emerson Process Management Power  
& Water Solutions, Inc.  
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 June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-206  
I.  
Proposed Change Order No. 2  
Contract No. PC-795  
Pump Station No. 2 Pumping Improvements  
Vendor: Tooles Contracting Group, LLC  
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 June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-226  
J.  
Contract No. 2200368  
WRRF PS No. 1 Discharge Gate Valves  
Vendor: J&S Valve, Inc.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2200373.Cost Tabulation  
2200373.Procurement Board Report-RFB  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-227  
K.  
Contract No. 2103733  
As-Needed Virtual Tour, Laser, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle  
Scanning Services  
Vendor: Wade Trim Associates, LLC.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2103733.Procurement Board Report-RFP  
2103733.Cost Summary  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-229  
L.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 1067-1  
Parts & Repair Service for Various Pumps and Grinders  
Vendor: Kennedy Industries, Inc.  
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 June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-232  
M.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 1067  
Parts & Repair Service for Various Pumps and Grinders  
Vendor: Detroit Pump & Mfg. Co.  
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 June 22, 2022  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
9. Reports  
None  
10. Look Ahead  
The next Operations and Resources Committee Meeting is scheduled for  
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 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 12:05 p.m.