Title
Requisition No. REQ-0005484
Dye Dilution Testing and As-Needed Engineering Services
O&M
Body
Agenda of: March 11, 2026
Item No.: 2026-107
Amount: $1,780,000.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: February 27, 2026
RE: Requisition No. REQ-0005484
Dye Dilution Testing and As-Needed Engineering Services
Vendor: Applied Science Inc.
Status: New Contract/PO
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Jody Caldwell, Chief Planning 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-0005484, "Dye Dilution Testing and As-Needed Engineering Services" with Applied Science Inc., at a cost not to exceed $1,780,000.00 for a duration of 1,825 days; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
Regional wastewater flows and contributions from member partners have been evaluated since 1991. The metering network consists of 28-member partner metering locations, 13 system metering locations, and approximately 70 meters. The sewer metering system is essential for determining a member partner's share and resultant sewage disposal charge. To ensure accurate billing practices, the metering system must be continuously maintained, monitored and updated to account for technology and utility changes. To promote transparency and accountability, the Wastewater Analytics, Planning and Metering Group administers three (3) contracts to provide comprehensive meter evaluation and analysis, operations and maintenance, and calibration services. This structure was developed collaboratively with member partners through the Wastewater Analytics Task Force, and is currently comprised of the following contracts:
* Sewer Meter Evaluation and Analysis, Contract ...
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