1998 11 11 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
November 11, 1998
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority, Harris County,
Texas, met in regular session on Wednesday, November 11, 1998, at 7425 Thompson
Road, in the BAWA Conference Room with the following in attendance:
Robert L. Gillette, President
Peter R. Buenz, Secretary
Knox Beavers, Board Member
Absent: Roy L. Fuller, Board Member
Dan Mundinger, Vice President
The meeting opened with a quorum present, and the following business was
conducted.
Consider Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on September 16, 1998
Board Member Beavers moved for approval of the minutes for the regular
meeting held on September 16, 1998. Board Member Buenz seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Board Members Beavers, Buenz and Gillette
None
Consider Plans and Specifications for the Sludge Collection Project and Authorize
Advertisement for Bids
Fred Pack, Director of Utilities for the City of Baytown, explained that this project
would replace the existing traveling bridges. Representatives of Camp, Dresser &
McKee, Inc. (CDM), Domenic DiCenso and Rodney Chapin, were present. Mr. Chapin
explained that the plans include the replacement of the existing traveling bridges with a
new non-metallic chain -of -flight scraper system. This is a state of the art system, which
will be much easier to maintain. The project is scheduled for a six month completion
period at an estimated construction cost of $611,000 to be paid from the $1.3 million
1997 bond issue. The project also includes minor repairs to the concrete structures for
the sedimentation basins and an add alternate to replace the fiberglass baffle walls.
Only one basin will be taken down at a time, and plans are to be back in full service by
mid -June. Therefore, BAWA customers should experience no reduction in service.
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Board Member Buenz moved to approve the plans and specifications and to
authorize advertisement for bids. The vote follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Board Members Beavers, Buenz and Gillette
None
Consider Plans and Specifications for the High Service Pressure Control Project and
Authorize Advertisement for Bids
Stan Cargill, representing Wayne Smith & Associates, explained that the project
included converting a manually operated 36-inch butterfly valve to a motor operated
valve. Presently, the operator must go out to manually adjust the valve to maintain
pressure. The new system will have an alarm system, which will provide a warning if
the pressure is too high or too low. The project is scheduled for completion in 40
working days and will not necessitate a disruption in service. The estimated
construction cost is $85,000 to be paid from interest earnings on the 1994 bonds.
Board Member Beavers moved for approval of the plans and specifications and
to authorize advertisement for bids. The vote follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Board Members Beavers, Buenz and Gillette
None
Consider Awarding Bid for the Annual Potassium Permanganate Contract
Eight bid packets were mailed and seven bids were received. The administration
recommended award of the bid to the low bidder, Skyhawk Chemicals at $1.2222 per
pound or $134,442. Last year the contract with Skyhawk was terminated due to the
poor quality of the product; however, the company has successfully demonstrated the
improved quality of the product. Last year, American International held the contract for
$1.2378 per pound.
Board Member Buenz moved to award the annual potassium permanganate
contract to Skyhawk Chemicals. Board Member Beavers seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Board Members Beavers, Buenz and Gillette
None
For bid tabulation, see Attachment "A."
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Manager's Report
December BAWA Board Meeting — The BAWA Board will meet on December 9
to award contracts for the two projects previously authorized for advertisement.
Distribution — The average distribution for 1998 is 11 mgd, but in the summer
BAWA was producing 14 mgd. There is indication from the requests for service and
proposed future projects of continued increased demands. The administration feels
that it will be necessary to expand the plant capacity by at least 4 million gallons.
Originally, the plant was designed to add basins. When 4 million gallons are
added, it will require the expansion of some of the pumping stations. There have been
changes in technology, as well as process that must be considered in the various
options. The administration plans to report to the Board in January with options for
expansion of the plant. In January, qualification statements will be accepted from
engineers and the remainder of 1999 necessary permitting and engineering work will be
accomplished with a plan to begin construction in 2000.
Mont Belvieu — Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. was selected as the consultant to
provide the engineering for a surface water treatment plant for Mont Belvieu. When the
contract for engineering was negotiated and ready for Council action, Council decided
to look at ground water again.
A few years ago, BAWA afforded Mont Belvieu the opportunity to contract for
treated water which was available at 1-10 and Highway 146, but that is no longer the
case. Presently, should Mont Belvieu opt to contract with BAWA, they must construct a
line from the BAWA plant along 1-10 to Mont Belvieu.
Subsidence District — Board Member Buenz suggested that Fritz Lanham and
Ron Nabors be invited to provide the board with an update on subsidence district
activities.
Adjourn
There being no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned.
Peter R. Buenz
Secretary
At tachment "A"
REQUEST FOR BAWA BOARD ACTION
November 11, 1998
AGENDA ITEM(S):
1. Annual Potassium Permanganate Contract
Bid Number B99-1198-1
The recommendation for the annual Potassium Permanganate Contract is to Skyhawk Chemical
for a total of $134,442 for approximately 110,000 pounds. There were eight bids mailed out.
BAWA received seven (7) competitive bids.
BID RESULTS
Annual Potassium Permanganate
Bid Number B99-1198-1
Bid Opening 11/9/98 at 2:00 p.m.
1
American International Chemical
$1.2290
$135,190.00
2
Harcorss Chemicals
$1.5000
$165,000.00
3
Skyhawk Chemicals
$1.2222
$134,442.00
4
Carus Corp
$1.2240
$134,640.00
5
Sweetwater Technologies
$1.2250
$134,750.00
6
Van Waters & Rogers
$1.4900
$163,900.00
7
Bates Chemical, Inc.
$1.2800
$140,800.00