Boston Water And Sewer Commission Meeting
The Boston Water and Sewer Commission will hold an Open Meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the large executive training room at 980 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02119.
Under the provisions of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, signed into law by the Governor on March 29, 2025, further extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law until June, 2027, this hybrid meeting will also be conducted remotely.
- Dial In: 1-646-931-3860 or 1-301-715-8592
- Webinar ID: 858 6301 4132
Discussion Topics
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Agenda
Call to Order
- 1. Minutes of Meeting
- 2. Minutes of the July 22, 2025
Meeting Informational Reports
- 1. Disbursement Notification (Schedules A, B, C, D)
- 2. Renewal of the Commission’s Automobile Liability, Excess Liability (including General Liability, Public Officials Liability, Automobile Liability) Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Crime and Fidelity Insurance, Fiduciary Insurance, Cyber Insurance, Employee Practices Liability and Property Insurance (including Boiler and Machinery)
General Management Reports
- 1. Capital Improvement Program Budget Variance Report
- 2. Monthly Management Report
- 3. August 2025 Revenue and Expense Analysis
Proposals and Contracts
Engineering
- 1. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 20-309-007, for Sewer, Drain and Water Main Replacement/Rehabilitation Citywide.
- 2. Commission Authorization to Amend Contract 22-206-002 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Stantec) for Professional Services for the Design and Supervision of Water and Sewerage Works
- 3. Commission Authorization to Solicit Proposals for Professional Services Contract for Traffic Management Plan Design Services for a 3-year Period. Additionally, request to extend Traffic Management Plan Design Services 22-206-006
- 4. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 22-308-002, Replacement of Water Mains and Sewer Pipes in Allston/ Brighton, Dorchester, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roslindale, Roxbury, and West Roxbury.
- 5. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 22-309-001, Replacement of Water Pipe and Rehabilitation of Sewer Pipes in Roslindale and West Roxbury.
- 6. Commission Authorization to Request Additional Funding for Contract No. 22-309-003, Rehabilitation and Replacement of Water, Sewer, and Drain Pipes in Roxbury
- 7. Commission Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Contract No. 23-308-001, Replacement and Rehabilitation of Water Pipes, Storm Drains and Sewers in Roxbury and Dorchester.
- 8. Commission Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Contract No. 25-308-009, Replacement of Water Mains and Large Valves in Boston Proper
Administration
- 1. Commission Authorization to Utilize the First One- Year Option to Extend Commission Contract No. 23-201-003 for Food and Beverage Services
- 2. Commission Authorization to Utilize the Option to Extend Contract No. 24-201-008 “HVAC Maintenance and Service Repairs”
- 3. Commission Authorization to Terminate Contract No. 24-201-009 and Permission to Re-advertise “Snow Maintenance at 180 – 220 Alford Street”
- 4. Commission Authorization to Execute BWSC Contract 25-201-001 Solar Array Installation
- 5. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-201-003, “Installation of Modular Carpet Tile”
- 6. Commission Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contract No. 25-201-007 for Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) Services
- 7. Commission Authorization to Utilize Massachusetts State Contract FAC 131 to Increase Purchase Order 24396 with United Rentals
- 8. Commission Authorization to Utilize Massachusetts State and/or Cooperative Procurement Contracts for the purchase of One (1) SECA Model 400 ECO, One (1) SECA Model ECO-900.
- 9. Commission Authorization to Utilize Massachusetts State and/or Cooperative Procurement Contracts for the purchase of Twelve (12) Heavy Duty/Specialized Vehicles
- 10. Commission Authorization to Utilize Massachusetts State Contract ITC 54 for Pulling Branch Circuit Wiring
- 11. Commission Authorization to Execute a Change Order with DHK Architects for House Doctor Services
- 12. Commission Authorization to Cancel RFP # 25-207-001, Procure Conference Room A/V Upgrades VIA MA State Contract OFF50, ITC47
- 13. Commission Authorization to Cancel RFP # 25-207-003 and Permission to Re-advertise – Business Intelligence Management Dashboard
- 14. Commission Authorization to Execute a Contract with Info-Tech Research Group Inc. for IT Advisory Service
Operations
- 1. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-309-009, “Sewer and Drain Condition Monitoring Citywide 1”
- 2. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-309-010, “Sewer and Drain Condition Monitoring Citywide 11”
- 3. Commission Authorization to Award Contract No. 25-309-011, “Inspection and Elimination of Inflow and Infiltration in the Ground Water Conservation Overlay District (GCOD)”
- 4. Commission Authorization to Advertise for 2026 Annual Maintenance and Repair Contracts
- 5. Commission Authorization to Waive Public Advertisement and Negotiate a Sole Source Contract with MARS Company to Upgrade the Existing MARS Test Benches
Organizational Diversity
- 1. Commission Authorization to Update Commission Policies
Finance
- 1. Commission Authorization to Execute Contract 25-205-001 with OneSource for Envelope Production and MailHouse Services for a period of Three Years
Executive Session
- 1. Minutes
- 2. Litigation
- 3. Personnel Matters