Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Authority

The board meeting agenda includes the approval of the WRA Schedule of Bills for February 2026, the third amendment for Insurance Agent Broker Services from Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC, and the procurement of an upgrade to the process air blower control system. Additionally, the board will consider the procurement of a 10MVA transformer and authorize the construction of WRF Belt Filter Press Polymer Improvements. The agenda also features the receipt of various reports from the WRA Director, including change order registers, consultant contracts, construction claim settlements, and industrial waste ordinance updates, as well as the appointment of a WRA Director and Deputy Director.

The board meeting focused on several key items including the approval of the schedule of bills for February 2026 and the third amendment to the insurance agent broker services contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC. The board also approved the procurement of an upgrade for the process air blower control system from Energy Control Technologies and the purchase of a 10 MVA transformer from the Baker Group. Additionally, a resolution was passed regarding the construction of WRF Belt Filter Press Polymer Improvements and the approval of a professional services agreement for WRF Return Activated Sludge Pumping Improvements.

The Technical Committee meeting agenda included several critical items for recommendation or information. Key discussion points involved a project recommendation for WRF Belt Filter Press Polymer Improvements, with bids anticipated in April 2026. The committee was also set to recommend a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the design and bidding phase of the WRF Return Activated Sludge Pumping Improvements, valued up to $2,241,668.00. Additional items included providing information regarding the Industrial Waste Ordinance and a Contract Status Update.

The Technical Committee meeting agenda included contract recommendations for the WRF Carlisle Road Improvements and WRF Roof Replacements - 2026. Information items covered the WRF Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget Information and Capital Improvement Plan, the Industrial Waste Ordinance status, and a Contract Status Update. The committee also addressed the approval of minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting, the approval of WRA 2025 Community Populations, and a contract recommendation for WRA Expansion Property Demolition.

The agenda for the board meeting focused on the review and adoption of the Operations and Maintenance Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026. Key items included two public hearings for capital improvements projects at the WRF (Carlisle Road Improvements and Roof Replacements - 2026), authorizing debt issuance for the WRF Joint Trunk Improvements, Phase 14, Segment 4 project, and consideration of the WRA Schedule of Bills for January 2026. Additionally, the agenda addressed setting the date for the March 2026 board meeting to March 24, 2026, and included a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of the proposed WRA Director and WRA Deputy Director.