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AGENDA
1598th MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
November 9, 2017 4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL & PUBLIC BOARD MEETING
MSD OFFICES
2350 MARKET STREET
ROOM 109
1 CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGAL, CONFIDENTIAL OR PRIVILEGED MATTERS
UNDER § 610.021(1) RSMO 1988 SUPP.
2 ROLL CALL
3 APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF PRECEDING MEETING: October 12, 2017 (1597th)
4 COMMENTS BY THE CHAIR- NONE
5 REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEES – AUDIT, PROG. MNGT., FIN & STKHLDR
6 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – NONE
7 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
8 SUBMISSION OF PUBLIC HEARING REPORTS - NONE
9 COMMUNICATIONS – NONE
10 CONSENT AGENDA – 11 through 32
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CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCES
11 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14803 - CSO Volume Reduction Green
Infrastructure – 818 S. Euclid Improvements (12934)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with BBOB, LLC for cost sharing for green
infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – 818 S. Euclid Improvements (12934) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
12 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14804 - CSO Volume Reduction Green
Infrastructure – Shriner’s Building 700-728 S. Euclid (12933)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with BBOB, LLC for cost sharing for green
infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Shriner’s
Building 700-728 S. Euclid (12933) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
13 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14805 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – West Pine Development – Phase II (12935)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with West Pine Development Partners II, LLC
for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green
Infrastructure – West Pine Development – Phase II (12935) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
14 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14806 - Glendale Section D Sanitary Relief Phase
V (SKME-624) I/I Reduction (12177)
Appropriating Three Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($369,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Deer Creek and Nine Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Dollars ($991,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in Glendale Section D Sanitary Relief Phase
V (SKME-624) I/I Reduction (12177) in the Cities of Glendale, Kirkwood, Rock Hill, and
Webster Groves, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21273 with J.M. Marschuetz Construction for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer
construction.
15 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14807 - Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2018) Contract A (12014)
Appropriating Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2018) Contract
A (12014) in the City of St. Louis and Various Municipalities in St. Louis County, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20993 with SAK Construction, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
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ORDINANCES 16 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14808 - Kirkwood Middle School, Simmons,
Wilson, W Sarah I/I Reduction (Manchester Rd and Kirkwood Rd) (11995)
Appropriating Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in
Kirkwood Middle School, Simmons, Wilson, W Sarah I/I Reduction (Manchester Rd and Kirkwood Rd) (11995) in the Cities of Huntleigh and Kirkwood, Missouri; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into Contract No. 21013 with ABNA Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid private
I/I removal and storm sewer construction.
17 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14809 - University City I/I Reduction – East
(Hanley Hills and Bel-Nor) (11991)
Appropriating Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in
University City I/I Reduction – East (Hanley Hills and Bel-Nor) (11991) in the Cities of Vinita Park, Charlack, Bel-Nor, University City, Wellston, Pagedale, Vinita Terrace, and
Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 21353 with J.M. Marschuetz Construction for the aforesaid private I/I removal
and storm sewer construction.
18 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14810 - Big Bend to Papin Storm Sewer Phase I
(10035)
Appropriating Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Seminary Branch of River Des Peres and Five Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($555,000.00) from the Districtwide
Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Big Bend to Papin Storm Sewer
Phase I (10035) in the City of Webster Groves, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21313 with ABNA Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
19 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14811 - Edgehill Drive #1021 – 1029 Storm Sewer
(11160)
Appropriating One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Maline Creek to be used for storm
sewer construction in Edgehill Drive #1021 – 1029 Storm Sewer (11160) in the City of
Ferguson, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21233 with ABNA Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCES 20 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14812 - Patrina Court Bank Stabilization (11018) *
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of temporary construction easements in certain real
property within The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the purpose of construction of a
natural channel stabilization with appurtenances in the project known as Patrina Court Bank
Stabilization (11018) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri to serve the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts
related to the project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all
necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal
proceedings for the acquisition of said temporary construction easements.
21 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14813 - General Services Agreement – Facility &
Sewer Design (2018) Contract A (12396)
Appropriating Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for general engineering services in General Services Agreement – Facility &
Sewer Design (2018) Contract A (12396) in the Various Locations Within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21614 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the
aforesaid engineering services.
22 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14814 - General Services Agreement – Facility & Sewer Design (2018) Contract B (12894)
Appropriating Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for general engineering services in General Services Agreement – Facility &
Sewer Design (2018) Contract B (12894) in the Various Locations Within the District; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21615 with CDG Engineers, Inc. for the
aforesaid engineering services.
23 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14815 - General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (2018) Contract A (12388)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to
be used for general geotechnical services in General Services Agreement – Geotechnical
(2018) Contract A (12388) in the Various Locations Within the District; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21616 with Reitz & Jens Inc.for the aforesaid geotechnical services.
24 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14816 - General Services Agreement –
Geotechnical (2018) Contract B (12389)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general geotechnical services in General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (2018)
Contract B (12389) in the Various Locations Within the District; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21617 with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. for the aforesaid geotechnical services.
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ORDINANCES 25 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14817 - General Services Agreement –
Geotechnical (2018) Contract C (12390)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for general geotechnical services in General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (2018)
Contract C (12390) in the Various Locations Within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21618 with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for the aforesaid geotechnical
services.
26 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14818 - General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2018) Contract A (12408)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to
be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey Services
(2018) Contract A (12408) in the Various Locations Within the District; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21619 with Sabur, Inc. for the aforesaid surveying services.
27 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14819 - General Services Agreement – Survey
Services (2018) Contract B (12409)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2018)
Contract B (12409) in the Various Locations Within the District; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21620 with Glasper Professional Services, Inc. for the aforesaid
surveying services.
28 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14820 - General Services Agreement – Survey
Services (2018) Contract C (12410)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2018) Contract C (12410) in the Various Locations Within the District; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21621 with Kowelman Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid surveying
services.
29 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14821 - General Services Agreement – Survey
Services (2018) Contract D (12411)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2018) Contract D (12411) in the Various Locations Within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21622 with Volz Incorporated for the aforesaid surveying services.
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ORDINANCES 30 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14822 - General Services Agreement – Survey
Services (2018) Contract E (12412)
Appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to
be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey Services
(2018) Contract E (12412) in Various Locations Within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into Contract No. 21623 with Kuhlmann Design Group, Inc. for the aforesaid
surveying services.
31 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14823 - Consent Decree Repealing Ordinance No. 13277, as adopted June 29, 2011, and enacting a new ordinance
authorizing the Executive Director and General Counsel, on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District (“District”), to execute a modification to the Consent Decree to include
modifying a CSO Critical Milestone and a CSO Control Measure as well as adding a CSO
control measure.
32 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14824 - Revisions to Purchasing Ordinance
Repealing Ordinance No. 14397, adopted June 9, 2016 relating to the purchase of all
supplies, materials and services except as otherwise specified , and enacting in lieu thereof a
new ordinance updating the applicable process for the purchase of all supplies, materials and services except as otherwise specified.
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33 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14825 - Coldwater Creek WWTF Final
Clarifiers Replacement (12504)
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Appropriating Four Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,300,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for wastewater treatment plant construction in Coldwater Creek WWTF Final Clarifiers Replacement (12504) in Unincorporated St. Louis
County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21373 with Plocher
Construction Company, Inc. for the aforesaid wastewater treatment plant construction.
34 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14826 - Farmers Mill Pump Station (P-774)
Replacement (12457)
14
Appropriating Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Farmers Mill Pump Station
(P-774) Replacement (12457) in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into Contract No. 21433 with Kelpe Contracting, Inc. for the aforesaid sanitary
sewer construction.
35 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14827 - Grand Glaize WWTF Flood Protection Improvements (12830)
15
Appropriating Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($265,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Meramec River Basin Subd. #449 to
be used for sanitary sewer construction in Grand Glaize WWTF Flood Protection
Improvements (12830) in the City of Valley Park, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21573 with Gershenson Construction Co. for the aforesaid sanitary
sewer construction.
36 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14828 - Natural Bridge Rd – Darby to Chevrolet Combined Sewer Relief (12536)
16
Appropriating One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer construction in Natural Bridge Rd – Darby
to Chevrolet Combined Sewer Relief (12536) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21513 with Gershenson Construction Co.
for the aforesaid combined sewer construction.
37 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14829 - Pickwick – Bernadine – Bimini Sanitary Relief Part 2 (11698)
17
Appropriating Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Pickwick –
Bernadine – Bimini Sanitary Relief Part 2 (11698) in Unincorporated St. Louis County,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21493 with Unnerstall Contracting Co., Ltd. for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
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38 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14830 - Jett Drive #10129 Storm Sewer (10009) 18
Appropriating One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Maline Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Jett Drive #10129 Storm Sewer (10009) in the City of Dellwood,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21413 with Taylormade
Construction Co., LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
39 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14831 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program
(First Layer)
19
Awarding a contract to Allied World Insurance Company (McGriff, Seibels & Williams, of
Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance (First Layer) coverage from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2019.
40 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14832 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program
(Second Layer)
20
Awarding a contract to Allied World National Assurance Company (McGriff, Seibels & Williams, of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance (Second Layer) coverage from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2019.
41 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14833 - Combined Liability Insurance Program 21
Awarding a contract to Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM) (McGriff, Seibels & Williams, of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Combined Liability Insurance coverage from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
42 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14834 - Group Medical Plan Benefits Renewal 22
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with CIGNA Healthcare for medical plan benefits for the District's employees and family members.
43 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14835 - $200,000,000 Wastewater System
Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2017A (the “Series 2017A Bonds”)
23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2017A, OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
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44 Adoption of Resolution No. 3377, Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to James
Allen for his 36 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from
June 1, 1981, to his retirement effective November 1, 2017.
45 Adoption of Resolution No. 3378, Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Dan
S. Kateman for his 27 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
from February 5, 1990, to his retirement effective November 1, 2017.
46 Adoption of Resolution No. 3379, Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Donna M. McKinney for her 19 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District from November 5, 1997, to her retirement effective November 1, 2017.
47 Adoption of Resolution No. 3380, Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Lovie
D. Lewis for her 44 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from October 19, 1973, to her retirement effective November 1, 2017.
48 Adoption of Resolution No. 3381, Collection of Excess Proceeds from Properties Sold
at St. Louis City Tax Sales
24
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3381 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14542, adopted November 10, 2016, which
authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with The Law Offices of Jonathan P. Beck, LLC,
whereby The Law Offices of Jonathan P. Beck, LLC would provide legal services for the
collection of excess proceeds from properties sold at the St. Louis City tax sale auctions.
49 Adoption of Resolution No. 3382, Federal and Missouri Clean Water Act – Legal
Services – AquaLaw, PLC
25
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3382 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract
previously authorized by Ordinance No. 13996, adopted November 13, 2014, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with AquaLaw, P.L.C., whereby AquaLaw P.L.C.
would provide legal consulting services on matters involving the Federal Clean Water Act, the
Missouri Clean Water Act, and associated regulations and policies to the District.
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50 Adoption of Resolution No. 3383, Federal and Missouri Clean Water Act – Legal Services – Evans & Dixon, LLC
26
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3383 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract
previously authorized by Ordinance No. 13994, adopted November 13, 2014, which
authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Evans & Dixon, LLC, whereby Evans & Dixon, LLC would provide legal consulting services on matters involving the Federal Clean
Water Act, the Missouri Clean Water Act, and associated regulations and policies to the
District.
51 Adoption of Resolution No. 3384, Federal and Missouri Clean Water Act – Legal Services – Shook Hardy & Bacon
27
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3384 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract
previously authorized by Ordinance No. 13995, adopted November 13, 2014, which
authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, whereby Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP would provide legal consulting services on matters involving the
Federal Clean Water Act, the Missouri Clean Water Act, and associated regulations and
policies to the District.
52 Adoption of Resolution No. 3385, Employee Assistance Plan Benefits Renewal 28
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3385 will extend the contract with BJC Employee Assistance
Program that was previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14291, adopted December 10,
2015, and authorized the Executive Director on behalf of the Metropolitan St. Louis District to
enter into a contract with BJC Employee Assistance Program to administer the District’s Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.) for the District’s employees and family members.
53 Adoption of Resolution No. 3386, First Source Hiring Program - SLATE 29
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3386 will extend the contract with The St. Louis Agency of
Training and Employment (SLATE) that was previously authorized by Ordinance No. 13730, adopted October 10, 2013, and authorized the Executive Director on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with SLATE to administer the
District’s First Source Hiring Program and to provide outreach and tracking of applicants hired
with the service area.
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54 Adoption of Resolution No. 3387, Group Dental Benefit Plan 30
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3387 will extend the contract with CIGNA Healthcare
Company that was previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14594, adopted December 8,
2016, and authorized the Executive Director on behalf of the Metropolitan St. Louis District to enter into a contract with CIGNA Healthcare Company to administer the dental benefits for
the District’s employees and family members
55 Adoption of Resolution No. 3388, Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
31
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3388 will extend the contract with CIGNA Life Insurance
Company that was previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14293, adopted December 10,
2015, and authorized the Executive Director on behalf of the Metropolitan St. Louis District to
enter into a contract with CIGNA Life Insurance Company to administer the Employee Group
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for the District’s employees and family members.
56 Adoption of Resolution No. 3389, Group Long-Term Disability Coverage 32
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3389 will extend the contract with Liberty Life Assurance
Company of Boston that was previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14595, adopted December 8, 2016, and authorized the Executive Director on behalf of the Metropolitan St.
Louis District to enter into a contract with Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston to
provide long-term disability insurance for the District’s employees.
57 Adoption of Resolution No. 3390, MSD Customer Surveying 33
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3390 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract
previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14328, adopted February 11, 2016, and authorized
the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to enter into a contract with ETC Institute, whereby ETC Institute would
perform Customer Satisfaction Surveying services for the District
58 ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD
59 ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No. 14825
NAME OF PROJECT: Coldwater Creek WWTF Final Clarifiers Replacement (12504)
LOCATION: South of Highway 67 and West of Old Jamestown Road in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract.
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Plocher Construction Company, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes 2808 Thole-Plocher Road
Highland, IL 62249
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 4 Low Bid: $4,049,000.00** High Bid: $5,594,000.00
Appropriation Amount: $4,300,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $5,473,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 9.67%* (MBE Goal is 30% - African American and Hispanic American) Kadilex Construction, Inc. (African American) – 7.90% - MBE
Supplied Industrial Solutions, Inc. (African American) – 0.11% - MBE Rainbow Connection, Inc. (African American) – 0.30% - MWBE
A-Plus Contractors, LLC (African American) – 0.37% - MBE TD4 Electrical, LLC (African American) – 0.99% - MBE
*Plocher Construction Company, Inc. did not submit a bid which meets the 30% MBE African American and Hispanic
American requirement. Plocher Construction Company provided acceptable “Good Faith Effort” documentation as required to demonstrate that good faith efforts were initiated and performed prior to submittal of their bid to achieve the
stated goals for the project and is therefore deemed to be responsive.
Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Properties Affected: 1 Properties Benefiting: Entire Coldwater Service Area
Designed by: Donohue & Associates, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #21373 consists of the demolition of four existing final clarifiers and replacement with a new final clarifier and associated facilities. Demolition includes removal of concrete structures, mechanical equipment,
piping, and associated electrical controls. New facilities include concrete structures, final clarifier equipment, pumping equipment, piping, instrumentation and control equipment, and heating and ventilating equipment. The purpose of this
project is to replace four existing 50 year old square clarifiers nearing the end of their useful life with a new circular clarifier, and enlarge feed channel and piping to the existing three circular clarifiers. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 637 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2018, Pg. 89 Amount: $5,500,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
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**The low bid by River City Construction, LLC was found to be non-responsive due to failure to meet the District’s MWBE
requirements. Staff recommends accepting the bid of Plocher Construction Company, Inc. for $4,049,000.00. Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $20,000 for building and trade permits from the City of Maryland Heights is included in the appropriation. This appropriation also includes $15,000 for Builders Risk Insurance. This
project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
10/08/15 – Ord. No. 14240 – Amount: $822,000 – Donohue & Associates, Inc. – Design Contract No. 20336
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No. 14826
NAME OF PROJECT: Farmers Mill Pump Station (P-774) Replacement (12457)
LOCATION: South of Interstate 40 and West of Clarkson Road in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Sanitary Sewer Construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract.
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project, as required by Consent Decree. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Kelpe Contracting, Inc. Previous District Contract: Yes P.O. Box 100
Wildwood, MO 63038
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 8 Low Bid: $398,932.00 High Bid: $670,623.50
Appropriation Amount: $450,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $566,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 28.36% (MBE Goal is 17% - African American) XL Contracting, Inc. (African American) – 28.36% - MBE
Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 3 Properties Benefiting: 115
Designed by: Tetra Tech, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #21433 consists of the construction of a replacement pump station approximately
170 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 4-inches to 84-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to replace the existing deteriorated pump station (P-774) that has reached its useful life. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2018, Pg. 104 Amount: $550,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $20,000 for utility relocation (Electric - $20,000) is included in the appropriation. This project was one of seven design projects included in General Services Agreement – Sewer Design
(FY2013) Contract A (11779). This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Separate Sewer Area I/I Assessment, Separate Sewer Area Flow Metering & Monitoring, Modeling, and Radar Rainfall Data.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
08/11/16 – Ord. No. 14424 – Amount: $90,000 – Tetra Tech, Inc. – GSA – Sewer Design (FY2013) Contract A (11779) –
Contract No. 20026 – Amendment No. 3
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No. 14827
NAME OF PROJECT: Grand Glaize WWTF Flood Protection Improvements (12830)
LOCATION: North of Marshall Road and East of Highway 141 in the City of Valley Park, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Sanitary Sewer Construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract.
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Gershenson Construction Co. Previous District Contract: Yes #2 Truitt Drive
Eureka, MO 63025
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 2 Low Bid: $240,000.00 High Bid: $294,985.00
Appropriation Amount: $265,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $210,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 17.04% (MBE Goal is 17% - African American) Empire Mechanical, Inc. (African American) – 17.04% - MBE
Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Properties Affected: 1 Properties Benefiting: The Entire Valley Park Sanitary System
Designed by: Tetra Tech, Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #21573 consists of the construction of two new gate structures for floodproofing in
the Grand Glaize Wastewater Treatment Facility and replace five gates in existing manholes in the City of Valley Park. The purpose of this project is to install new floodproofing gate structures in the Treatment Facility and replace existing
gates in the Valley Park collection system. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2018, Pg. 117 Amount: $200,000
Fund Name: #5591 – Meramec River Basin Subd. #449 OMCI Fund
Additional Comments: This project was one of six design projects included in the General Services Agreement – Facility & Sewer Design (2016) (11760). Partial reimbursement from FEMA may occur for this project.
Contracted planning resources utilized: None.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
09/15/16 – Ord. No. 14495 – Amount: $300,000 – Tetra Tech, Inc. – GSA – Facility & Sewer Design (2016) (11760) –
Contract No. 20350 – Amendment No. 1
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No. 14828
NAME OF PROJECT: Natural Bridge Rd – Darby to Chevrolet Combined Sewer Relief (12536)
LOCATION: South of Interstate 70 and East of Goodfellow Boulevard in the City of St. Louis, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Combined Sewer Construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract.
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project, as required by Consent Decree. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Gershenson Construction Co. Previous District Contract: Yes #2 Truitt Drive
Eureka, MO 63025
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 2 Low Bid: $1,243,000.00 High Bid: $1,593,608.00
Appropriation Amount: $1,800,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $1,630,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 17.10% (MBE Goal is 17% - African American) Westfall Hauling, Inc. (African American) – 17.10% - MBE
Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 7 Properties Benefiting: 11
Designed by: Access Engineering, LLC
The work to be done under Contract #21513 consists of the construction of approximately 1,190 lineal feet of sanitary
sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 54-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate overland flooding and building backups due to overcharged combined sewer. This is a Consent Decree Cityshed
project. This project is scheduled to be completed in 300 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2018, Pg. 137 Amount: $1,630,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $250,000 for utility relocation (Electric - $30,000, Gas - $90,000, Telephone - $10,000 & Water - $120,000) is included in the appropriation. This appropriation also includes an allowance
of $250,000 for extreme wet weather building protection. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Combine Sewer Area I/I Assessment, Combine Sewer Area Flow Metering & Monitoring, Modeling, CCTV Inspection, and Radar Rainfall Data.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
11/12/15 – Ord. No. 14258 – Amount: $200,000 – Access Engineering, LLC – Design Contract No. 20351
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No. 14829
NAME OF PROJECT: Pickwick – Bernadine – Bimini Sanitary Relief Part 2 (11698)
LOCATION: North of S. Lindbergh Boulevard and West of Tesson Ferry Road in Unincorporated St. Louis County,
Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Sanitary Sewer Construction (015.0 Construction Costs) DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract. What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project, as required by Consent Decree.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Unnerstall Contracting Co., Ltd. Previous District Contract: Yes
2803 West Osage Pacific, MO 63069
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: 6 Low Bid: $315,414.25 High Bid: $420,273.00
Appropriation Amount: $375,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $445,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 17.28% (MBE Goal is 17% - African American)
Home Turf Landscaping Services, LLC (African American) – 17.28% - MBE
Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 23 Properties Benefiting: 1,041
Designed by: Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc.
The work to be done under Contract #21493 consists of the construction of approximately 1,144 lineal feet of 15-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances. This construction is the second phase of a multi-phase improvement
program. The purpose of this project is to reduce building backups and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project will eliminate one (1) constructed SSO (BP-401) after construction of project and post construction monitoring. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 200 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2018, Continued Amount: $441,000
Fund Name: #6660 – Sanitary Replacement Fund
Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $30,000 for utility relocation (Electric - $30,000) is included in the appropriation. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Watershed Facility Planning, Separate Sewer Area I/I Assessment, Separate
Sewer Area Flow Metering & Monitoring, Modeling, CCTV Inspection, and Radar Rainfall Data.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 10/11/12 – Ord. No. 13481 – Amount: $578,000 – Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. – Design Contract No. 11003 –
Amendment 09/10/15 – Ord. No. 14203 – Amount: $2,100,000 – Pickwick – Bernadine – Bimini Sanitary Relief (11698) – Unnerstall
Contracting Co., Ltd. – Construction Contract No. 20302
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No. 14830
NAME OF PROJECT: Jett Drive #10129 Storm Sewer (10009)
LOCATION: North of Chambers Road and East of W. Florissant Avenue in the City of Dellwood, Missouri
TYPE OF PROJECT: Storm Sewer Construction (015.0 Construction Costs)
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Engineering
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract.
What does action accomplish?: Implements the construction of a CIP project. SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Taylormade Construction Co., LLC Previous District Contract: Yes 1861 Chambers Road
St. Louis, MO 63136
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A Number of bidders: 5 Low Bid: $127,132.50 High Bid: $190,860.00
Appropriation Amount: $175,000.00 Designer’s Estimate: $173,000.00
Total MWBE Participation: 17.31% (MBE Goal is 17% - African American) New Generation Hauling (African American) – 12.98% - MBE
Greenspace Lawn Services, LLC (African American) – 4.33% - MBE Taylormade Construction Co., LLC (African American) – 82.69% - MBE Prime
Type of Contract: Unit Cost
Properties Affected: 21 Properties Benefiting: 5
Designed by: District staff
The work to be done under Contract #21413 consists of the construction of approximately 388 lineal feet of storm sewers
varying in size from 15-inches to 24-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate basement flooding at 10129 Jett Drive in the City of Dellwood. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Capital Improvement Program Budget Year: FY2018, Pg. 194 Amount: $170,000
Fund Name: #5576 – Maline Creek OMCI Fund
Additional Comments: An additional contingency of $35,000 for utility relocation (Water - $25,000 & Other - $10,000) is
included in the appropriation.
Contracted planning resources utilized: Stormwater Facility Planning.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No. 14831
NAME OF PROJECT: Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (First Layer)
LOCATION: District-wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Purchase of Insurance
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Risk Management
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: This line of insurance provides additional liability limits coverage included
in the combined liability program. What does action accomplish?: This action authorizes an insurance contract for an additional
$10,000,000 of liability coverage above the $2,000,000 limit under our Combined Liability Program and Auto Liability Program.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes
Consultant: McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri, Inc.
Agency: Allied World Insurance Company, McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri, Inc., agent. Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: General Insurance Fund Budget Year: FY2018/2019 Amount: $100,332.00
Fund Name: General Insurance Fund
Additional Comments: This insurance provides coverage for liability claims and defense costs. Terms &
conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 5941. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Allied World Insurance Company from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2019 (First Layer). The Starr Indemnity
& Liability Company policy in 2016 had a policy limit of $15,000,000 which is being replaced with two policies with a combined policy limit of $15,000,000.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
12/08/2016 - Ord. No. 14569 – Amount: $98,425 – Allied World Insurance Company 12/10/2015 - Ord. No. 14290 – Amount: $165,904 – Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
12/11/2014 - Ord. No. 14013 – Amount: $165,442 – Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No. 14832
NAME OF PROJECT: Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (Second Layer)
LOCATION: District-wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Purchase of Insurance
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Risk Management
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: This line of insurance provides additional liability limits coverage included
in the combined liability program. What does action accomplish?: This action authorizes an insurance contract for an additional $5,000,000
of liability coverage above the $2,000,000 limit under our Combined Liability Program and Auto Liability Program and $10,000,000 limit under
our excess liability program.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes
Consultant: McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri, Inc. Agency: Allied World National Assurance Company, McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri, Inc., agent.
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: General Insurance Fund Budget Year: FY2018/2019 Amount: $52,000.00
Fund Name: General Insurance Fund
Additional Comments: This insurance provides coverage for liability claims and defense costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 5941. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a
contract with Allied World National Assurance Company (Second Layer) from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2019.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 12/08/2016 - Ord. No. 14570 – Amount: $65,000 – Allied World National Assurance Company
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No. 14833
NAME OF PROJECT: Combined Liability Insurance Program
LOCATION: District-wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Purchase of Insurance
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Risk Management
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To provide general liability, public official's errors & omissions, and
employment practices liability coverage for the District and Trustees/District staff.
What does action accomplish?: This action provides coverage for liability type claims including defense costs up to a policy limit of $2,000,000 above a $100,000 deductible.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes
Consultant: McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri, Inc.
Agency: Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM),
McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri, Inc., agent.
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: General Insurance Fund Budget Year: FY2018/2019 Amount: $324,588.00 Not to exceed: $330,000.00
Fund Name: General Insurance Fund
Additional Comments: This insurance provides coverage for liability claims, errors & omissions, employment
claims and defense costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 5941. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with MOPERM from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. The policy
provides $2,000,000 of coverage above a $100,000 deductible. MOPERM is issued on a calendar year basis and will be renewed for one year on 1/1/2018 at an estimated annual premium of $324,588. MOPERM will not have a final premium
until December 1.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 12/08/2016 - Ord. No. 14568 – Amount: $314,165 – MOPERM
12/10/2015 - Ord. No. 14289 – Amount: $292,170 – MOPERM 12/11/2014 - Ord. No. 14014 – Amount: $261,526 – MOPERM
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No.14834
NAME OF PROJECT: Group Medical Plan Benefits Renewal
LOCATION: District Wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Group Medical Plan and Stop Loss Coverage
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Human Resources Department
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: The current plan year agreement with CIGNA is due to expire January
31, 2018. What does action accomplish?: This action authorizes MSD to enter into a new contract with CIGNA to
provide medical coverage to the District’s employees.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Cigna Healthcare Previous District Contract: Yes P.O. Box 188037
Chattanooga, TN 37422- 8037
Consultant: N/A Agency: N/A Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A Districts Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting:
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: 2018/2019 Amount: $15,205,170
Fund Name:
Additional Comments: During the renewal process for the new plan year commencing February 1, 2018, Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. solicited bids from four (4) medical plan carries including the incumbent. The Executive
Committee reviewed information received by Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. from the four (4) medical carriers. Based on comparison of the plan cost, networks, additional information that was received, and the recommendation of Gallagher
Benefits Services, Inc., the Committee elected to enter into a contract with CIGNA effective to provide medical coverage for the District’s employees.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Introduction to Ordinance No. 14835
NAME OF PROJECT: $200,000,000 Wastewater System Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2017A (the “Series 2017A Bonds”) LOCATION: District-Wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Capital Project Financing DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Secretary-Treasurer
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: Board authorization is required for the District to issue the Series 2017A Bonds. What does action accomplish?: Ordinance authorizes the District to issue the Series 2017A Bonds and
authorizes District officials to execute necessary documents.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/ BACKGROUND: Series 2017A Bonds represent the ninth and final issuance ($47.5M) of the
$945,000,000 of sewer revenue bonds approved by voters on June 5, 2012 and the first issuance of the $900,000,000 of sewer revenue bonds approved by the
voters on April 5, 2016. The Issuance will be approximately $200 million in new wastewater system improvement bonds with a possibility of refunding a portion of
the bonds originally issued in 2011, 2012, and 2013. Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes
Consultant: Public Financial Management Independent Public Advisors LLC. Gilmore & Bell, P.C. Cleveland, OH Johnston, IA St. Louis, MO
(Co-Municipal Advisor) (Co-Municipal Advisor) (Bond Counsel)
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District’s Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: 21.89% 8.28%
Independent Public Advisors, LLC 8805 Chambery Blvd. Ste 300
Johnston, IA 50131 (Co-Municipal Advisor)
7.78%
White Coleman & Associates LLC 500 N. Broadway, Ste 1300
St. Louis, MO 63102 (Co-Bond Counsel)
5.83%
Richard G. Hughes & Associates, LLC 4144 Lindell Blvd., Suite 221
St. Louis, Mo. 63108 (Co-Underwriter’s Counsel) Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Bond Contract
Properties Affected: District-wide Properties Benefitting: District-wide
Designed by: N/A FUNDING/COST SUMMARY: Budgeted: Bond Issue Budget Year: 2017-2018 Amount: $966,000 (estimated costs of issuance excluding underwriting discount)
Fund Name: Series 2017A Cost of Issuance Account Additional Comments: Estimated Costs of Issuance of the Series 2017A Bonds, which will be paid from the proceeds of the Series 2017A Bonds, include $272,000 in rating agency fees. The MWBE participation is based on the remaining
$694,000 in anticipated costs.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 4/22/2004 Ordinance 11713 Established Master Bond Ordinance
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No.3381
NAME OF PROJECT: Collection of Excess Proceeds from Properties Sold at St. Louis City Tax Sales
LOCATION: District Wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Legal
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: General Counsel
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary? To collect excess proceeds from properties sold at the St. Louis City tax
sale auctions; proceeds due to the District because of unpaid sewer bills. What does action accomplish? This action authorizes a contract extension with The Law Offices of
Jonathan P. Beck, LLC to provide legal services to collect excess proceeds from properties sold at the St. Louis City tax sale auctions.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Consultants: The Law Offices of Jonathan P. Beck, LLC Previous District Contract: N/A
3500 Magnolia Ave. St. Louis, MO 63118
Agency: N/A Number of proposers: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: 0% (There is no MWBE goal)
Type of Contract: Professional Services
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Operating Budget Budget Year: FY2018 - 2019 Amount: NA
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments: This contract will allow the District to aggressively pursue the collection of excess
proceeds from properties sold at the St. Louis City tax sale auctions. The District has authority to pursue the proceeds if there were unpaid sewer bills associated with the property.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
11/10/2016 - Ord. No. 14542 - Initial Contract
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No. 3382
NAME OF PROJECT: Federal and Missouri Clean Water Act – Legal Services – AquaLaw, PLC
LOCATION: N/A
TYPE OF PROJECT: N/A
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: General Counsel
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To extend the contract for specialized legal consulting services for
matters involving the Federal Clean Water Act, the Missouri Clean Water Act, and associated regulations and policies.
What does action accomplish?: Authorizes contract extension for said legal services.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract:
Consultant: AquaLaw, PLC 6 South 5th Street
Richmond, VA 23219 Agency: N/A Number of proposers: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A Designer’s Estimate: N/A Total MWBE Participation: 0% (No Goal) Type of Contract: Hourly
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Operating Budget Budget Year: 2018 - 2019 Amount: Approximately $20,000/year Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments: The RFP for Clean Water Act Legal Services was sent to approximately sixty (60) firms; nine (9) proposed. They were AquaLaw; Barns & Thornburg; Crotzer & Ormsby; DeGulis McMahon; Evans & Dixon;
Lathrop & Gage; Polsinelli; Shook Hardy; and Thompson Coburn.
This contract will provide the District specialized legal services to address all regulatory matters involving the Federal and Missouri Clean Water Act. This firm is uniquely qualified to represent the District on these matters. This resolution will
exercise its third (3rd) of three (3) option years to renew said contract for and additional one-year term.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 11/13/2014 - Ordinance No. 13996: Authorized original contract
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No. 3383
NAME OF PROJECT: Federal and Missouri Clean Water Act – Legal Services – Evans & Dixon, LLC
LOCATION: N/A
TYPE OF PROJECT: N/A
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: General Counsel
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To extend the contract for specialized legal consulting services for
matters involving the Federal Clean Water Act, the Missouri Clean Water Act, and associated regulations and policies.
What does action accomplish?: Authorizes contract extension for said legal services.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Consultant: Evans & Dixon, LLC 211 North Broadway, Ste. 2500
St. Louis, MO 63102 Agency: N/A
Number of proposers: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A Designer’s Estimate: N/A
Total MWBE Participation: 0% (No Goal)
Type of Contract: Hourly
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Operating Budget Budget Year: 2018-2019 Amount: Approximately $10,000/year
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments: The RFP for Clean Water Act Legal Services was sent to approximately sixty (60) firms; nine (9) proposed. They were AquaLaw; Barns & Thornburg; Crotzer & Ormsby; DeGulis McMahon; Evans & Dixon;
Lathrop & Gage; Polsinelli; Shook Hardy; and Thompson Coburn.
This contract will provide the District specialized legal services to address all regulatory matters involving the Federal and Missouri Clean Water Act. This firm is uniquely qualified to represent the District on these matters. This resolution will
exercise its third (3rd) of three (3) option years to renew said contract for and additional one-year term.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 11/13/2014 - Ordinance No. 13994: Authorized original contract
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No. 3384
NAME OF PROJECT: Federal and Missouri Clean Water Act – Legal Services – Shook Hardy & Bacon
LOCATION: N/A
TYPE OF PROJECT: N/A
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: General Counsel
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To extend the contract for specialized legal consulting services for
matters involving the Federal Clean Water Act, the Missouri Clean Water Act, and associated regulations and policies.
What does action accomplish?: Authorizes contract extension for said legal services.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract:
Consultant: Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP 2555 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64108 Agency: N/A
Number of proposers: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A Designer’s Estimate: N/A
Total MWBE Participation: 0% (No Goal)
Type of Contract: Hourly
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Operating Budget Budget Year: 2018 - 2019 Amount: Approximately $10,000/year
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments: The RFP for Clean Water Act Legal Services was sent to approximately sixty (60) firms; nine (9) proposed. They were AquaLaw; Barns & Thornburg; Crotzer & Ormsby; DeGulis McMahon; Evans & Dixon; Lathrop &
Gage; Polsinelli; Shook Hardy; and Thompson Coburn.
Shook Hardy & Bacon received credit in their proposal for minority and female office workforce. This contract will provide the District specialized legal services to address all regulatory matters involving the Federal and Missouri Clean Water
Act. This firm is uniquely qualified to represent the District on these matters. This resolution will exercise its third (3rd) of three (3) option years to renew said contract for and additional one-year term.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
11/13/2014 - Ordinance No. 13995: Authorized original contract
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No. 3385
NAME OF PROJECT: Employee Assistance Plan Benefits Renewal
LOCATION: District-Wide
TYPE OF PROJECT:
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Human Resources Department
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: This provides employees assistance for employees and their
dependents. What does action accomplish?: This action authorizes MSD to enter into a new contract with BJC to
continue to provide Employee Assistance to the District’s employees.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: BJC Employee Assistance Program Previous District Contract: N/A 343 S. Kirkwood Road. Ste. 210
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Consultant: N/A Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A Districts Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Human Resources Dept. Budget Year: 2018/2019 Amount: $14,900
Fund Name: Hospital & Medical Services
Additional Comments:
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION: 11/10/2016 - Resolution No. 3313 - Exercise option to renew an additional year
12/10/2015 - Ordinance No. 14291 - Authorization to enter into a contract with BJC to provide EAP
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No. 3386
NAME OF PROJECT: First Source Hiring Program - SLATE
LOCATION: N/A
TYPE OF PROJECT: Community Benefits Agreement Project
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Office of Executive Director – Diversity
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: To execute a one-year contract extension in accordance with section V of the Community Benefits Agreement the for the St. Louis Agency on
Training and Employment (SLATE) a governmental agency to administer the First Source Hiring Program.
What does action accomplish?: Execution of this contract will allow the District to continue performance under its contract with Slate for a one year period for administration of
the First Source Hiring Program to source unemployed and under employed applicants in the District’s service area interested in working
on MSD capital projects as outlined in the Community Benefits Agreement. Slate will provide outreach and tracking of applicants and
MSD contractors seeking eligible candidates to fulfill workforce goals on MSD projects.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes
Consultants: St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE)
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: There are no MWBE goal requirements for Non-Professional Services. This contract
does not exceed the threshold for workforce requirements.
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Contractual Services
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2017/18 Amount: $91,000.00
Fund Name: General Fund
Additional Comments: This Agreement allows the District to continue performance under its contract with Slate for a one year period for administration of the First Source Hiring Program to source unemployed and under employed
applicants in the District’s service area to work on MSD capital projects as outlined in the proposed Community Benefits Agreement. In addition, Slate will provide outreach and tracking of applicants hired within the MSD service area. This
resolution will exercise a one-year extension of the agreement and authorizes the District to continue under a contract with the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE).
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
11/18/2013 - Ordnance No. 13730 01/08/2015 – Resolution No. 3186
10/08/2015 – Resolution No. 3240 01/12/2017 – Resolution No. 3330
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No. 3387
NAME OF PROJECT: Group Dental Benefit Plan
LOCATION: District Wide
TYPE OF PROJECT: Group Dental Plan
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Human Resources Department
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: The current plan year agreement with CIGNA is due to expire January
31, 2018 What does action accomplish?: This action authorizes MSD to enter into a new contract with CIGNA to
provide dental coverage to the District’s employees and family members.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Cigna Healthcare Previous Districts Contract: N/A P.O. Box 188037
Chattanooga, TN 37422-8037
Consultant: N/A Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: $ High Bid: $
Appropriation Amount: N/A Districts Estimate: N/A
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefiting:
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Human Resources Budget Year: 2018/2019 Amount: $114,000
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments: During the renewal process for the new plan year commencing February 1, 2018 the Executive Committee considered the option of exercising year two of a two year agreement with Cigna.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No. 3388
NAME OF PROJECT: Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
LOCATION: District Wide
TYPE OF PROJECT:
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Human Resources Department
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: The current play year agreement with CIGNA is due to expires January
31, 2018. What does action accomplish?: This action authorizes MSD to enter into a contract with CIGNA
Insurance Company, to continue to provide life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage to the District’s employees.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: CIGNA Insurance Company Previous District Contract: N/A
P.O. Box 188037 Chattanooga, TN 37422- 8037
Consultant: N/A
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: $ High Bid: $
Appropriation Amount: N/A Districts Estimate: $
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: Type of Contract: N/A
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: 2018/2019 Amount: $98,800
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments: During the renewal process for the new plan year commencing February 1, 2018, the
Executive Committee considered the option of exercising year three of a three year agreement with CIGNA Life Insurance Company.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
11/10/2016 - Resolution No. 3315 - Exercise option to renew additional year 12/10/2015 - Ordinance No. 14293 - Enter into a new contract with vendor
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No. 3389
NAME OF PROJECT Group Long-Term Disability Coverage
LOCATION: District-wide
TYPE OF PROJECT
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION Human Resources Department
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: The current plan year agreement with Liberty Mutual is due to expire
January 31, 2018. What does action accomplish?: This action authorizes MSD to exercise its option to enter into a new
contract with Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston for long term disability insurance
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston
P.O. Box 2710 London, KY 40742-7210
Consultant N/A Previous District Contract: N/A
Agency:
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District’s Estimate:
MBE/WBE Participation:
Plan Approval Date N/A Type of Contract N/A
Properties Affected N/A Properties Benefiting N/A
Designed by N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Human Resources Dept. Budget Year: 2018/2019 Amount $192,000
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments:
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
N/A
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Resolution No. 3390
NAME OF PROJECT: MSD Customer Surveying
LOCATION: District-wide
TYPE OF PROJECT 2018 Customer Surveying
DEPARTMENT REQUESTING ACTION: Office of the Executive Director – Division of Public Affairs
REQUESTED ACTION:
Why is this action necessary?: MSD wishes to gain a more thorough understanding of the public’s and
other stakeholders opinions toward the role that the District serves within our community and the quality of the services that the District provides. What does action accomplish?: Authorizes the District to exercise the second option year of an existing contract with the ETC Institute for Customer Surveying.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
Contractor: N/A Previous District Contract: Yes
(see Additional Comments) Consultant: ETC Institute
725 West Frontier Circle Olathe, Kansas 66061
Agency: N/A
Number of bidders: N/A Low Bid: N/A High Bid: N/A
Appropriation Amount: N/A District’s Estimate: $85,000
MBE/WBE Participation: N/A
Plan Approval Date: N/A Type of Contract: Professional Services
Properties Affected: N/A Properties Benefitting: N/A
Designed by: N/A
FUNDING/COST SUMMARY:
Budgeted: Office of the Executive Director – Division of Public Affairs Budget Year: FY2018 & FY2019 Amount: $85,000 (not to exceed)
Fund Name: N/A
Additional Comments:
Customer Satisfaction Surveying was first conducted by the District in 1996 and is conducted annually. Today, surveying
measures all areas of customer service. Results are used to measure customer awareness of MSD’s role in the community and rate the quality of services the District provides.
In 2015, MSD issued RFP 6209 for 2016 surveying services. Said RFP requested contract option years for 2017 and
2018 surveying services, exercisable at the sole discretion of MSD. MSD received three (3) responses to the RFP. Based on the submittals, ETC Institute was selected by an RFP review committee.
This resolution will authorize MSD to exercise year three (3) of an existing contract with the ETC Institute for customer
surveying services. Said contract may include, but not be restricted to the following surveying activities:
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• Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey – Conducted annually, this surveying is used to measure customer awareness of MSD’s role in the community and the services that it provides. The surveying extends to measuring
the value that customers/the community place on MSD services.
• Post-Contact Customer Survey – This surveying targets MSD customers that have contacted the District through either its customer service number or its billing number. The surveying gathers input on the customer’s
experience immediately after their contact with MSD or a requested MSD service is completed. The surveying extends to a customers experience with any MSD field personnel dispatched to handle the customer’s call.
• Construction Project Surveying – This surveying allows the District to gauge the experience that customers living in close proximity to MSD construction projects have with a project’s execution.
• Backup Insurance Program Survey – This surveying has not been previously conducted by MSD. The surveying will gauge the experience of a customer impacted by a basement backup and covered by MSD’s basement
backup insurance programs.
• Cashier Window Survey – This surveying allows the District to gauge the experience of customers that pay their bills at the Cash Window at the District’s administrative offices located at 2350 Market Street, St. Louis, MO,
63103.
• Permit & Design Review Survey – This surveying allows the District to measure the quality and effectiveness of
the services that MSD provides for those individuals and contractors seeking to develop property and/or tap into MSD’s sanitary system.
• Walk-In Billing Problem Resolution Survey – This surveying has not been previously conducted by MSD. On a
weekly basis, numerous customers visit MSD’s administrative offices to resolve billing or other account issues. This surveying will allow the District to measure the service experience of these customers.
Results of all surveying have been/will be used to improve customer service and the performance of MSD staff and contractors.
The terms for these services call for a dollar amount not to exceed $85,000. The timeframe covered by this contract is
calendar year 2018.
If fiscal conditions or other operational needs in calendar year 2018 require, all or part of the surveying programs listed above may be cancelled, modified, or rescheduled.
The ETC Institute previously provided surveying services for MSD from 2002 through 2017.
All 2018 surveying activities will be reported to the Board of Trustees in the spring of 2019.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION RELATED TO THIS ACTION:
02/11/2016 - Ord. No. 14328, Authorizes contract for services 12/08/2016 – Resolution No. 3325 Authorizes renewal for year 2 of contract