2024 02 21 BAWA MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
February 21, 2024
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) met in a Regular
Meeting on February 21, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall,
2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Brenda Bradley Smith President
Frank McKay III Secretary
Jimmy Smith Director
Carol Flynt Assistant General Manager
Scott Lemond General Counsel
Angela Jackson Assistant Secretary
President Brenda Bradley Smith convened the February 21, 2024, BAWA Board Regular
Meeting with a quorum present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of
Vice President Mike Wilson and Director Alyssa Linares, who were both absent.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
President Brenda Bradley Smith announced no one signed up to speak.
2. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Special
Meeting held on February 7, 2024
A motion was made by Director Jimmy Smith, and seconded by Secretary Frank McKay III to
approve the meeting minutes of the Baytown Area Water Authority Special Meeting held on
February 7, 2024, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Nays: None
Approved
3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
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a. Consider a resolution awarding the Annual Liquid Zinc Sodium Polyphosphate
Contract to Shannon Chemical Corporation.
Baytown Area Water Authority Superintendent Michael Gay presented agenda item 3.a. and
stated that Resolution No. 2024-02 approves the Annual Liquid Zinc Sodium Polyphosphate
Contract to the lowest bidder, Shannon Chemical Corporation, in the amount of $356,787.70.
This bid was the lowest bid that was received and this total is a decrease from last year's total of
$377,882.70.
A motion was made by Director Jimmy Smith, and seconded by Secretary Frank McKay III to
approve Resolution No. 2024-02, related to Item 3.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2024-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF
SHANNON CHEMICAL CORPORATION, FOR THE ANNUAL
LIQUID ZINC SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE -HUNDRED, FIFTY-SIX
THOUSAND, SEVEN -HUNDRED, EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 70/100
DOLLARS ($356,787.70); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing the Third Amendment for the Water Supply
Agreement with Harris County Fresh Water Supply District #27.
Public Works and Engineering Assistant Director of Utilities Sterling Beaver presented Agenda
Item 3.b. and stated that Resolution No. 2024-03 authorizes the Third Amendment for the Water
Supply Agreement with Harris County Fresh Water Supply District #27 (the "District"), which
extends the terms of the agreement. The current term for the agreement expired on December 31,
2023, at 8:00 a.m. The new term will be extended to December 31, 2040, to coincide with the
term date for the City of Houston.
A motion was made by Director Jimmy Smith, and seconded by Secretary Frank McKay III to
approve Resolution No. 2024-03, related to Item 3.b. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03
AN RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT --
TREATED WATER BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY AND HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY
DISTRICT NO. 27; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
C. Consider a resolution awarding the Annual Liquid Hydrochloric Acid 15%
Contract to Brenntag Southwest, Inc.
Baytown Area Water Authority Superintendent Michael Gay presented agenda item 3.c. and
stated that Resolution No. 2024-04 approves the Annual Liquid Hydrochloric Acid 15% Contract
to Brenntag Southwest, Inc., in the amount of $18,241.00. This bid was the lowest bid that was
received and this total is a decrease from last year's total by 1 %.
A motion was made by Secretary Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director Jimmy Smith to
approve Resolution No. 2024-04, related to Item 3.c. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF BRENNTAG
SOUTHWEST, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID HYDROCHLORIC ACID
(15%) CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN
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AREA WATER AUTHORITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHTEEN -
THOUSAND, TWO -HUNDRED, FORTY-ONE AND NO/ 100 DOLLARS
($18,241.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
d. Consider a resolution awarding the Annual Liquid Ammonium Sulfate 40%
Contract to Brenntag Southwest, Inc.
Baytown Area Water Authority Superintendent Michael Gay presented agenda item 3.d. and
stated that Resolution No. 2024-05 approves the Annual Liquid Ammonium Sulfate 40%
Contract to Brenntag Southwest, Inc., in the amount of $32,266.00. This bid was the lowest bid
that was received and this total is a decrease from last year's total by 9%.
A motion was made by Director Jimmy Smith, and seconded by Secretary Frank McKay III to
approve Resolution No. 2024-05, related to Item 3.d. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF
BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID
AMMONIUM SULFATE (40%) CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY, IN
THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND, TWO -HUNDRED,
SIXTY-SIX AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($32,266.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Liquid Sodium Chlorite 25% Contract
to International Dioxcide, Inc.
Baytown Area Water Authority Superintendent Michael Gay presented agenda item 3.e. and
stated that Resolution No. 2024-06 approves the Annual Liquid Sodium Chlorite 25% Contract
to International Dioxcide, Inc., in the amount of $62,610.66. This bid was the lowest bid that was
received. However, there was an increase by 40% in comparison to what this item cost in 2023.
Further Mr. Gay stated that the price increase is due to the chemical itself which is determined by
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the supply chain management in the industry as well as the price increase as you increase the
quantity for the product.
A motion was made by Secretary Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director Jimmy Smith to
approve Resolution No. 2024-06, related to Item 3.e. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF
INTERNATIONAL DIOXCIDE, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID
SODIUM CHLORITE (25%) CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY, IN
THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND, SIX -HUNDRED, TEN
AND 66/100 DOLLARS ($62,610.66); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
E Consider a resolution awarding the Annual Liquid Cationic Polymer Contract to
Polydyne, Inc.
Baytown Area Water Authority Superintendent Michael Gay presented agenda item 3.f and
stated that Resolution No. 2024-07 approves the Annual Liquid Cationic Polymer Contract to
Polydyne Inc., in the amount of $206,562.50. This bid was the lowest bid that was received.
However, this was an increase by .088% in comparison to what this item cost in 2023.
A motion was made by Secretary Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director Jimmy Smith to
approve Resolution No. 2024-07, related to Item 3.f. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF
POLYDYNE, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID CATIONIC
POLYMER CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF
TWO -HUNDRED, SIX THOUSAND, FIVE -HUNDRED, SIXTY-TWO
AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($206,562.50); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider a resolution awarding the Annual Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite Contract
to DXI Industries, Inc.
Baytown Area Water Authority Superintendent Michael Gay introduced Ms. LaTanya
Henderson to the Board, and announced that she is the new Assistant Superintendent of BAWA,
who brings over twelve years of combined experience of working in various positions at the
BAWA Plant, from Field Supervisor, to Chief Laboratory Technician, to name just a few. Ms.
Henderson presented agenda item 3.g. and stated that Resolution No. 2024-08 approves the
Annual Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite Contract to DXI Industries, Inc., in the amount of
$142,600.00. This bid is the lowest bid received and this total is an increase of 15.4% over the
previous year.
A motion was made by Director Jimmy Smith, and seconded by Secretary Frank McKay III to
approve Resolution No. 2024-08, related to Item 3.g. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO.2024-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF
DXI INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY, IN THE AMOUNT
OF ONE -HUNDRED, FORTY-TWO THOUSAND, SIX -HUNDRED
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($142,600.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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h. Consider a resolution awarding the Annual Liquid Chlorine Contract to DXI
Industries, Inc.
Baytown Area Water Authority Assistant Superintendent LaTanya Henderson presented agenda
item 3.h. and stated that Resolution No. 2024-09 approves the Annual Liquid Chlorine Contract
to DXI Industries, Inc., in the amount of $438,600.00. This bid was the lowest bid that was
received. However, this was an increase by 54.33% in comparison to what this item cost in 2023.
Further Ms. Henderson stated that the price increase is due to unit price increase as well as the
plant's production increased.
A motion was made by Secretary Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director Jimmy Smith to
approve Resolution No. 2024-09, related to Item 3.h. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF
DXI INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID CHLORINE
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR -
HUNDRED, THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, SIX -HUNDRED AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($438,600.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
i. Consider a resolution awarding the Annual Liquid Ferric Chloride 40% Contract to
PVS Technologies, Inc.
Baytown Area Water Authority Assistant Superintendent LaTanya Henderson presented agenda
item 3.i. and stated that Resolution No. 2024-10 approves the Annual Liquid Chloride 40%
Contract to PVS Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $1,512,000.00. This bid was the lowest bid
that was received. However, this was an increase by 6.77% in comparison to what this item cost
in 2023.
A motion was made by Secretary Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director Jimmy Smith to
approve Resolution No. 2024-10, related to Item 3.i. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF
PVS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID FERRIC
CHLORIDE (40%) CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY, IN THE AMOUNT
OF ONE -MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED, TWELVE THOUSAND AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,512,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider a resolution awarding the Annual Liquid Hydrofluorosilicic Contract to
Univar Solutions USA, Inc.
Baytown Area Water Authority Assistant Superintendent LaTanya Henderson presented agenda
item 3.j. and stated that Resolution No. 2024-11 approves the Annual Liquid Hydrofluorosilicic
Acid Contract to Univar Solutions USA, Inc., in the amount of $72,600.00. This bid was the
lowest bid that was received. However, this was an increase by 1.34% in comparison to what this
item cost in 2023.
A motion was made by Director Jimmy Smith, and seconded by Secretary Frank McKay III to
approve Resolution No. 2024-11, related to Item 3.j. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID
HYDROFLUOROSILICIC CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY, IN
THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND, SIX -HUNDRED
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($72,600.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
k. Consider a resolution awarding the Annual Liquid Sodium Hydroxide 25% and
50% Contract to Univar Solutions USA, Inc.
Baytown Area Water Authority Assistant Superintendent LaTanya Henderson presented agenda
item 3.k. and stated that Resolution No. 2024-12 approves the Annual Sodium Hydroxide 25%
and 50% Contract to Univar Solutions USA, Inc., in the amount of $225,769.50. This bid was the
lowest bid that was received and this total is a decrease from last year's total by 24.12%.
A motion was made by Secretary Frank McKay III, and seconded by Director Jimmy Smith to
approve Resolution No. 2024-12, related to Item 3.k. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Brenda Bradley Smith, Secretary Frank McKay III, Director Jimmy
Smith
Nays: None
Other: Vice President Mike Wilson (Absent), Director Alyssa Linares (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE BID OF
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL TWENTY-
FIVE PERCENT (25%) AND FIFTY PERCENT (500.o) LIQUID
SODIUM HYDROXIDE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY, IN
THE AMOUNT OF TWO -HUNDRED, TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND,
SEVEN -HUNDRED, SIXTY-NINE AND 50/100 DOLLARS
($225,769.50); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. REPORTS
a. Receive a report on the status of the Baytown Area Water Authority East
Expansion Project.
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Ms. Lindsay Kovar, Senior Project Manager with BGE, Inc. (Owner's Advisor) presented the
status report for the Baytown Area Water Authority East Plant Expansion Project by stating that
they are currently in the Request for Proposals ("RFP") process for the procurement for this
project. As a recap Ms. Kovar explained that they recently completed the Request for
Qualification ("RFQ") process and that they received two submittals from Design Builders for
the RFQ, and both companies have expressed their desire to submit a proposal for the RFP,
which is due March 26, 2024. BGE held a confidential meeting with both of the Design Builders
and the discussion was positive.
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Area Water Authority meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
March 20, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market
Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
Assistant General Manager Carol Flynt presented the Managers Report by stating the next
BAWA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council
Chamber.
6. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, President Brenda Bradley Smith adjourned the
May 09, 2024, BAWA Board Regular Meeting at 4:49 P.M.
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