Public Service Board City of El Paso Meeting Minutes
The Board engaged in multiple actions during two meetings. Key activities included approving various contracts and agreements for water treatment chemicals, construction services, and technology integration. The Board also addressed personnel matters, discussed real estate transactions and acquisitions, and reviewed emergency agreements related to wastewater treatment operations. Additionally, the Board conducted a budget workshop to discuss the FY2027-2028 operating and capital improvement budgets, focusing on infrastructure needs, financial challenges, affordability measures, and project priorities for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
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Public Service Board City Of El Paso Regular Meeting Minutes
The board approved several key operational items, including grant applications for water reclamation projects, a sole source agreement for wastewater monitoring, and capacity increases for existing maintenance and operations contracts. Multiple professional engineering services contracts and change orders for ongoing infrastructure projects were awarded. The board also approved awards for government relations services, technical grade methanol supply, and sludge disposal services. Significant construction-related approvals included a preconstruction services contract for Northeast utility improvements and a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. Additionally, the board adopted amendments to the investment policy, accepted the annual comprehensive financial report, and addressed a variance request for a standby fire protection service.
Aug 12, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Public Service Board - El Paso Water Utilities Regular Meeting
The board discussed the award of a Preconstruction Services Agreement for the Northeast Water and Wastewater Utility Improvements project. The discussion included the selection of Smithco Construction, Inc. as the Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) following a competitive procurement process where four proposals were evaluated. The agreement covers preconstruction services, including finalizing design, cost estimation, and schedule development, with future construction contract awards contingent upon acceptable Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.
Aug 12, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Public Service Board Regular Meeting
The board is considering an increase in the capacity of a master contract with El Paso Phoenix Pumps, Inc. The proposed increase of $1,500,000 would bring the total contract value to $2,000,000 to ensure the continued availability of critical equipment and services necessary for utility operations, infrastructure improvements, and emergency repairs.
