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| Meeting Date | March 18, 2021 |
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WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA – VIA ZOOM
DATE: Thursday, March 18, 2021 PLACE: Municipal Complex – Via ZOOM Only
TIME: 6:00 pm
1000 Hartford Tpke., Waterford, CT
Meeting ID: 845 1809 5822
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1. Citizens Session –
2. Secretary’s Report – Approval of February 16, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes.
3. Accounts Adjustments – As per list
4. Expenditures – Approval of Bill List
5. Old Business – Reports and Updates
Financials - WW Fund Revenues / Expenditures Report, and Collections
Municipal Complex Rehab – Status Update
Waterford/East Lyme/New London Wastewater Agreement & Wtfd/EL Sewer Agreement
6. Unfinished Business - New London - Cyber security response
7. New Business -
Acceptance of F.R. Mahony grinder pumps bid
Acceptance of EESC bid for Evergreen and Harvey Ave. PS HVAC work
US Automation – Dock Rd. PS Upgrades – Bid Waiver
92 Great Neck Road - Reimbursement
Adjustment Request – 24 High Ridge Dr. (outside leak)
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
PAGE 2
DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021
PLACE: 1000 HARTFORD TPKE., WATERFORD, CT
TIME: 6:00 PM
ZOOM REMOTE ACCESS ONLY
On-Call contractors Extension - Deedy Constr. , Prime Electric, and Turello Constr.
Affordable Housing flyer – Insert April billing
8. Executive Session (if necessary) – Pending claim by New London regarding termination of Tri-
town agreement and requirement for Waterford to seek alternate treatment solution.
WATER – Veolia Report
9. Correspondence – As listed
10. Plans Review –
11. Personnel – Update
12. Other –
13. Adjournment
All requests for items to be considered by the Utility Commission must be received at least
seven (7) days in advanced.
Neftali Soto, P.E. – Chief Engineer
WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DATE:
February 16, 2021
PLACE:
Zoom Meeting
PRESIDING:
Chairman Peter Green
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Negri, Raymond Valentini, Ken Kirkman and Rodney Pinkham
ALSO PRESENT:
Staff: Neftali Soto-Chief Engineer, Jim Bartelli-Assistant Director, Attorney
Nick Kepple and Bob Tuneski, Liaison for Board of Finance.
Chairman Green called the meeting to order at 6:07 PM
CITIZEN SESSION
SECRET ARV'S REPORT
MOTION
VOTE
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
Made by Mr. Negri to approve the Minutes of the January 26'h Special meeting
with one correction of a vote taken for 91 Great Neck Rd, motion passed instead
of failed, Mr. Negri seconded.
The motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the January Adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept
in the office for review.
EXPENDITURES
MOTION
VOTE
MOTION
VOTE
made by Mr. Negri to approve January 2021 bill list, Mr. Valentini seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
made by Mr. Valentini to give permission to pay invoices before commission
meeting that are below $100.00, seconded by Mr. Negri.
The motion passed.
#2
Waterford Utility Commission
February 16, 2021
OLD BUSINESS -REPORTS & UPDATES
1.
FINANCIALS -WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT
The financial were reviewed.
2.
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX REHAB - STATUS UPDATE
Mr. Kirkman gave a report. The Building Committee approved the purchase of 3 ceiling fans for
the garage. They are waiting on quotes for 2 cameras for the gas pumps.
3.
COLLECTIONS-UPDATE
Attorney Kepple reported that they are on pace with last year, no problems to report.
4.
TRI TOWN AGREEMENT
Chairman Green gave an update on the status of the negotiations. Mr. Soto gave a report of
the meeting Mr. Barte Iii and himself had with the staff from the other towns. They felt they
were able to cover a lot of materials.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
5.
Designation of WUC Secretary
MOTION
VOTE
MOTION
VOTE
Made by Mr. Negri to close the nomination with one nominee, Ken Kirkman,
seconded by Mr. Valentini.
The motion passed.
Made by Mr. Negri to elect Mr. Kirkman as the WUC Secretary for the
commission, seconded by Mr. Valentini.
The motion passed.
6.
Evergreen Pumping Station-Design 4th Pump
Mr. Soto explained the need to have a 4th pump installed and gave 2 reasons to use Wright
Pierce for the design:
1.
Wright-Pierce vast knowledge of the Evergreen PS and our water water infrastructure.
2.
Reasonable fee charge submitted by Wright-Pierce.
MOTION
ZIP a g e
Made by Mr. Kirkman to waive the formal bid process and retain Wright-Pierce
Engineers for a fee not to exceed $18,000 for the design and development of
contract documents for a 4th pump at the Evergreen pumping station, seconded
by Mr. Negri. Funding to be from the Sewer Development and Maintenance
Fund.
Waterford Utility Commission
February 16, 2021
VOTE
The Motion passed.
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Reµorl lidä riot been received yet. Mr. Soto will forward the report when he docs receive it.
CORRESPONDENCE
PLANS REVIEW
Waterford Woods, a multi-family development complex is being proposed at 384 & 394 Willetts Avenue
Extension. There will be 98 units. If approved it can connect into existing infrastructure. There will be a
private pump station.
430 Mohegan Parkway-7 lot sub division is being proposed. It will require 290 feet of a sewer extension.
PERSONNEL
A new employee for the Sewer Technician I position started today. The maintenance department is now
at full staff.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
MOTION
VOTE
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary
3IPage
made by Mr. Pinkham to adjourn. Mr. Negri seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
Waterford Utility Commission
From 02/15/2021 through 03/12/2021
Sorted by Location No
Transaction List
Account No
Location No
Customer Name
Trans. Date
Trans. Type
Amount
Reason Batch
06-0007114
00337000
03/04/2021
Adjustment
-10.55
SEWER USE Interest
-10.55
06-0000136
0050200
02/18/2021
Adjustment
-36.58
SEWER USE Interest
-36.58
06-0004690
0108800
03/04/2021
Adjustment
-18.86
SEWER USE Interest
-18.86
06-0004038
0133200
03/02/2021
Adjustment
-12.19
SEWER USE Interest
-12.19
06-0004062
0575500
03/03/2021
Adjustment ON TIME
-2.00
SEWER USE Interest
-2.00
06-0005594
0610300
03/11/2021
Adjustment ON TIME
-19.74
SEWER USE
-2.00
SEWER USE Interest
-24.00
SEWER USE Miscellanous
-45.74
06-0006619
0611200
03/03/2021
Adjustment
-2.00
SEWER USE Interest
-2.00
06-0000583
0773800
03/03/2021
Adjustment
-2.00
SEWER USE Interest
-2.00
Grand Totals
Adjustment
-19.74
SEWER USE
-86.18
SEWER USE Interest
-24.00
SEWER USE Miscellanous
-129.92
03/12/2021 12:51:58 PM
Page Number:
1
Transaction List
#3
3/16/2021
BILL LIST
4/1/2021
Date
PAID DATE Department # ACCT #
INVOICE #
JOB
VENDOR
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
24431
55751
211005
210111 Wright-Pierce
Pump Station HVAC Upgrade
3,023.36
$
090120WTFD16
U.S Automation, Inc (on call contractor) East Neck PS Upgrades-labor
6,450.00
$
113020WTFD17
U.S Automation, Inc (on call contractor) Cross Rd PS Upgrades-labor
14,495.75
$
13121WTFD18
U.S Automation, Inc (on call contractor) Colonial PS Upgrades
9,695.85
$
60131
52040
9977631863
Airgas
Monthly Rental cyclinders
52.41
$
60131
52730
2172021
City of New London
Second half of treatment bill
775,111.55
$
60131
52110
City of New London
Water
105.74
$
60131
52040 G4-48580
210340/Evergree Cummins
Evergreen Generator
2,693.69
$
60131
52090
Eversource
Gas
52.46
$
60131
52100
Eversource
Electric
15,234.09
$
60131
53310
210157 Evoqua
Monthly Charges
1,200.00
$
60131
53310
904819225
210157 Evoqua
Chemicals for Odor Control
2,822.56
$
60131
53310
904801171
210157 Evoqua
Chemicals for Odor Control
11,511.04
$
60131
54170
70410417
FW Webb
Cross Rd Water Heater
221.68
$
60131
54170
70714794
FW Webb
172.47
$
60131
54170
70732349
FW Webb
76.90
$
60131
54170
9817560197
Grainger
Air Compressor Parts
116.33
$
60131
54170 13349606-00
Granite Group
Mago Point Backflow
778.10
$
60131
54170
13350628-00
Granite Group
145.11
$
60131
54170
2282021
Home Depot
Shop supplies
179.01
$
60131
53070
450212
NAPA
T4 Truck Supply
5.49
$
60131
54170
450239
NAPA
Muffin Monster
17.87
$
60131
54170
448891
NAPA
Generator Fuel Filter
9.84
$
60131
54170
448880
NAPA
Oil for Pumps
44.40
$
60131
54170
450115
NAPA
Generator Heater
378.98
$
60131
53070
449408
NAPA
H10 Idler Pulley
21.45
$
60131
54170
S043521488.001
NorthEast Electrical
Shop Supply
28.08
$
60131
54170
S043514746.001
NorthEast Electrical
Shop Supply
52.84
$
60131
54170
S043506477.001
NorthEast Electrical
Utility Office
21.00
$
60131
54170
345935
Shipman's
T5 Flashlight
177.16
$
60131
53070
218270
Strobes N More
T5 Lights
1,396.19
$
60131
53020
56344
Superior Industrial
Shop Supplies
129.80
$
60131
53020
55360
Superior Industrial
Car wash soap and salt neutralizer
178.00
$
60131
54170
55362
Superior Industrial
Disposable Gloves
233.25
$
60131
54170 S2984855
Evergreen
Superior Products
Core Bit for Evergreen
329.60
$
60131
54170 S2988902.001
Superior Products
Frame and Cover Parkway North
817.14
$
60131
54170
7-340138
West Springfield Auto Parts
H10 Repair
54.27
$
60131
52030
FDB42AB1-2021527
WIN-911
Renewal Subscription
1,160.00
$
#4
Total
849,193.46
$
ALREADY PAID
3/3/2021
3/19/2021
60131
52080
20921
Frontier
Pump Stations Telephone
144.55
$
60131
53070
180976
Darling
T1
63.48
$
60131
54170
70428352
FW Webb
Generator Part
58.36
$
60131
54170
70124844
FW Webb
Cross Rd Tiolet
9.83
$
60131
54170
70428907
FW Webb
Cross Rd Tiolet
2.36
$
60131
54170
70353560 Evergreen
FW Webb
Evergreen Generator Part
84.22
$
60131
54170
9802026410
Grainger
Eyewash Inspection Tags
42.36
$
60131
53070
449699
NAPA
T5 Socket
56.76
$
60131
53070
5127-279355
O'Reilly
T5 Lights
47.74
$
60131
53070
5127-279328
O'Reilly
T5 Lights
38.19
$
60131
53070
5127-279473
O'Reilly
T5 Lights
57.28
$
60131
54170
21143
Rapid Lock & Door Service
New Keys
28.50
$
60131
52040
7947496
TIAA Bank
Plotter Lease
205.00
$
60131
52040
11370898
Vanco
Electronic Checks Fee
63.35
$
60131
52080
9873478850
Verizon
Cell Phones
923.99
$
60131
52008
22421
Suisman Shapiro
January 2021 Collection Services
5,396.90
$
3/9/2021
3/19/2021
60131
52030
Hartford HealthCare
New Employee Physical
207.00
$
60131
52040
2102021
Atlantic Broadband
Cable for Rear Building
119.35
$
60131
52080
2152021
Frontier
Fax Line
264.92
$
60131
52050
7001892374
American Water Works Association
Tali's Renewal Membership
242.00
$
60131
5250
9500216359
CV Properties Inc
Pipe Crossing for Harrison Landing
50.00
$
Total
8,106.14
$
Grand Total
857,299.60
$
Month Ending
Billings FY 21
Expenditures
FY 21
Actual Collections FY
21
Actual Collections
FY 20
Rev FY 20
Exp FY 20
7/31/20
$19,414
$72,336
$658,113
$695,689
$23,981
$110,914
8/31/20
$29,282
$224,471
$810,222
$834,268
$40,299
$291,616
9/30/20
$35,505
$1,067,669
$916,875
$874,785
$27,971
$1,015,091
10/31/20
$1,047,611
$1,265,660
$1,665,442
$1,636,562
$999,673
$1,168,315
11/30/20
$1,061,469
$1,461,451
$1,891,978
$1,777,971
$1,013,082
$1,365,066
12/31/20
$1,070,039
$1,574,768
$1,945,328
$1,819,750
$1,027,038
$1,730,566
1/31/21
$2,021,715
$1,713,113
$2,552,576
$2,530,327
$1,950,795
$1,945,572
2/28/21
$2,079,904
$2,249,337
$2,839,543
$2,760,028
$1,972,295
$2,072,289
3/31/21
$2,820,744
$1,984,582
$2,228,364
4/30/21
$3,528,312
$2,832,631
$3,194,895
5/31/21
$3,628,128
$2,851,292
$3,315,415
6/30/21
$3,676,533
$3,757,519
$3,503,869
Wastewater Enterprise Fund FY 2021 - Performance Progress - Cummulative
March 16 -2021 Regular Meeting ZOOM
#5
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
Dollars
Month Ending
Progressive Performance of Wastewater Enterprise Budget FY 2021
Billings FY 21
Expenditures FY 21
Actual Collections FY 21
Actual Collections FY 20
Rev FY 20
Exp FY 20
March 16 - 2021 Regular Meeting ZOOM
$299,849
$74,926
$1,465,725
$103,820
$133,459
$13,634
$98,764
$19,475
$822,460
$242,689
$61,211
$24,648
$1,528
$300,000
$75,000
$1,300,000
$95,000
$125,000
$20,000
$90,000
$20,000
$1,052,977
$290,000
$84,221
$47,953
$10,000
$163,243
$90,135
$750,122
$70,939
$73,158
$9,772
$44,515
$3,063
$630,765
$274,163
$47,151
$22,009
$784
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
FY 2021 Utility Commission
Major Expenditure Items
FY 2020 Actual
FY21 Budget
2/28/2021
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
$2,000,000
51000 - Salaries and Benefits
52000 - Services
53000 - Materials and Supplies
54000 - Equipment and Parts
Dollars
Series and Description
Expenditures by Series FY21
FY 21 Budget
To February 28 - 2021
MRR-12-2021
13:41
RVENR KEPPLE LLC
8605993778
Sewer Use Collections Status as of March 11, 2021
972 Files referred for collections with a current total of $595,640.88
To Date:
836
Paid/Closed
46
Payment Plans - $173,648.64
14
Town Real Estate Tax Foreclosures• $94,930.29
18
Other entity foreclosures/bankruptcy/military• $65,194.60
Activities over next 60-90 Days:
36
Filed or Filing lawsuits for non-payment· $120,678.81
14
Town Sewer Use Foreclosures - $118,331.09
8
Miscellaneous follow-up, on hold, bank owned, new referrals • $22,857.45
Delinquent Sewer Use Collections Summary through March 11, 2021:
Fiscal Total Use Collections from July 1, 2011 to March 11, 2021
Fiscal Year Use Collections YTD
Fiscal Year Attorney Fees and Costs Expended•
Fiscal Year Attorney Fees and Costs Recovered
• Does not include February bill
$ 2,173,440.50
$ 152,463.72
$
38,931.69
$
38,449.68
P.01
MAR-12-2021
13:41
AVENA KEPPLE LLC
8605993778
P.02
SUMMARY FOR PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR COLLECTIONS
2000 THROUGH 2017
UTILITY COMMISSION FILES TOTAL:
TAX COLLECTOR FILES TOT AL:
UTILITY COMMISSION LEGAL REIMBURSMENT
MISC. COLLECTION FILES TOTAL:
FISCAL YEAR 2018
UTILITY COMMISSION FILES TOT AL:
TAX COLLECTOR FILES TOTAL:
UTILITY COMMISSION LEGAL REIMBURSEMENT
TAX & WUC LEGAL REIMBURSEMENT:
TOTAL
FISCAL YEAR2019
UTILITY COMMISSION FILES TOTAL:
TAX COLLECTOR FILES TOTAL:
UTILITY COMMISSION LEGAL REIMBURSEMENT
TAX & WUC LEGAL REIMBURSEMENT:
TOTAL
FISCAL YEAR 2020
$ 1,921,603.90
$ 5,205,748.53
$ 180,116.83
$ 743.672.87
$8,051,142.13
$ 250,573.49
$ 700,752.I7
$
47,979.70
$
26,266.71
$ 1,025,572.07
$ 215,330.67
$ 794,921.89
$
54,793.23
$
45,981.33
$1,111,027.12
UTILITY COMMISSION FILES TOT AL:
$ 175,514.89
482,767.88
46,696.76
36.184.35
TAX COLLECTOR FILES TOT AL:
$
UTILITY COMMISSION LEGAL REIMBURSEMENT
$
TAX & WUC LEGAL REIMBURSEMENT;
$
TOTAL
$
741,163.88
FISCAL YEAR TO DATE 2021 (JULY 1, 2020 TO MARCH 11, 2021)
UTILITY COMMISSION FILES TOTAL:
$
152,463.72
TAX COLLECTOR FILES TOTAL:
$
374,515.08
UTILITY COMMISSION LEGAL REIMBURSEMENT
$
38,449.68
TAX & WUC LEGAL REIMBURSEMENT:
$
29.157.3Q
TOTAL
$
594,585.78
GRAND TOTAL COLLECTED SINCE APPOINTMENT
AS TOWN ATTORNEY:
$11.523,490.98
TOTAL P.02
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Neftali Soto
From:
Lanzafame, Joseph <jlanzafame@newlondonct.org>
Sent:
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 10:51 AM
To:
Neftali Soto
Subject:
RE: Cybersecurity Alert from EPA
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization.
Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the
content is safe.
Hello Tali,
We went through a vulnerability assessment about 5 years ago. Our SCADA is not online, only on a local intranet. I do
not believe we have any issues like the recent attack on the water supplier presented.
Joe
From: Neftali Soto <nsoto@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 9:34 AM
To: Lanzafame, Joseph <jlanzafame@newlondonct.org>; Vetter, Peter <peter.vetter@veolia.com>
Subject: FW: Cybersecurity Alert from EPA
Gents,
At the Waterford Utility Commission meeting last night I was asked by the commissioners to check with you on - What
measures New London is taking regarding cybersecurity. Please, let me know anything you can share so I can get back
to the commission.
Appreciated.
Thank you.
Tali
From: deep.municipalwastewater@ct.gov <deep.municipalwastewater@ct.gov> On Behalf Of Straut, Ann
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 4:51 PM
To: DEEP_MunicipalWastewater@LIST.CT.GOV
Subject: Cybersecurity Alert from EPA
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization.
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content is safe.
A Cybersecurity Alert Update from EPA - please read to the end and follow the suggested mitigation steps for
your systems.
The FBI, DHS, US Secret Service, and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office have issued a joint situational report
that concerns the water sector. EPA is providing critical information from this report to the WSCC and GCC for
#6
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awareness. EPA recommends that all water systems implement the mitigation measures listed at the end of
this report where applicable.
Background
On 5 February 2021, unidentified cyber actors obtained unauthorized access, on two separate occasions,
approximately five hours apart, to the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system used at a local
municipality’s water treatment plant. The unidentified actors accessed the SCADA system’s software and
altered the amount of sodium hydroxide, a caustic chemical, used as part of the water treatment process.
Water treatment plant personnel immediately noticed the change in dosing amounts and corrected the issue
before the SCADA system’s software detected the manipulation and alarmed due to the unauthorized change.
As a result, the water treatment process remained unaffected and continued to operate as normal.
The unidentified actors accessed the water treatment plant’s SCADA controls via remote access software,
TeamViewer, which was installed on one of several computers the water treatment plant personnel used to
conduct system status checks and to respond to alarms or any other issues that arose during the water
treatment process. All computers used by water plant personnel were connected to the SCADA system and
used the 32-bit version of the Windows 7 operating system. Further, all computers shared the same password
for remote access and appeared to be connected directly to the Internet without any type of firewall
protection installed.
Recommended Mitigation
Restrict all remote connections to SCADA systems, specifically those that allow physical control and
manipulation of devices within the SCADA network. One-way unidirectional monitoring devices are
recommended to monitor SCADA systems remotely.
Install a firewall software/hardware appliance with logging and ensure it is turned on. The firewall
should be secluded and not permitted to communicate with unauthorized sources.
Keep computers, devices, and applications, including SCADA/industrial control systems (ICS) software,
patched and up-to-date.
Use two-factor authentication with strong passwords.
Only use secure networks and consider installing a virtual private network (VPN).
Implement an update and patch management cycle. Patch all systems for critical vulnerabilities,
prioritizing timely patching of Internet-connected systems for known vulnerabilities and software
processing Internet data, such as Web browsers, browser plugins, and document readers.
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Neftali Soto
From:
Vetter, Peter <peter.vetter@veolia.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 11:42 AM
To:
Neftali Soto
Cc:
Joe Lanzafame, PE (jlanzafame@newlondonct.org)
Subject:
Re: FW: Cybersecurity Alert from EPA
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization.
Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the
content is safe.
Three years ago Veolia IT performed an audit that identified several potential vulnerabilities to cyber attack. at
that time they install fire walls at the Lake and WWTF and physically separated the SCADA systems from the
internet. This is now regularly audited by Corporate IT
On Wed, 17 Feb 2021 at 09:34, Neftali Soto <nsoto@waterfordct.org> wrote:
Gents,
At the Waterford Utility Commission meeting last night I was asked by the commissioners to check with you on - What
measures New London is taking regarding cybersecurity. Please, let me know anything you can share so I can get back
to the commission.
Appreciated.
Thank you.
Tali
From: deep.municipalwastewater@ct.gov <deep.municipalwastewater@ct.gov> On Behalf Of Straut, Ann
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Subject: Cybersecurity Alert from EPA
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A Cybersecurity Alert Update from EPA - please read to the end and follow the suggested mitigation steps for
your systems.
The FBI, DHS, US Secret Service, and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office have issued a joint situational report
that concerns the water sector. EPA is providing critical information from this report to the WSCC and GCC for
awareness. EPA recommends that all water systems implement the mitigation measures listed at the end of
this report where applicable.
Background
On 5 February 2021, unidentified cyber actors obtained unauthorized access, on two separate occasions,
approximately five hours apart, to the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system used at a
local municipality’s water treatment plant. The unidentified actors accessed the SCADA system’s software
and altered the amount of sodium hydroxide, a caustic chemical, used as part of the water treatment
process. Water treatment plant personnel immediately noticed the change in dosing amounts and corrected
the issue before the SCADA system’s software detected the manipulation and alarmed due to the
unauthorized change. As a result, the water treatment process remained unaffected and continued to
operate as normal.
The unidentified actors accessed the water treatment plant’s SCADA controls via remote access software,
TeamViewer, which was installed on one of several computers the water treatment plant personnel used to
conduct system status checks and to respond to alarms or any other issues that arose during the water
treatment process. All computers used by water plant personnel were connected to the SCADA system and
used the 32-bit version of the Windows 7 operating system. Further, all computers shared the same
password for remote access and appeared to be connected directly to the Internet without any type
of firewall protection installed.
Recommended Mitigation
Restrict all remote connections to SCADA systems, specifically those that allow physical control and
manipulation of devices within the SCADA network. One-way unidirectional monitoring devices are
recommended to monitor SCADA systems remotely.
Install a firewall software/hardware appliance with logging and ensure it is turned on. The firewall
should be secluded and not permitted to communicate with unauthorized sources.
Keep computers, devices, and applications, including SCADA/industrial control systems (ICS) software,
patched and up-to-date.
Use two-factor authentication with strong passwords.
Only use secure networks and consider installing a virtual private network (VPN).
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Implement an update and patch management cycle. Patch all systems for critical vulnerabilities,
prioritizing timely patching of Internet-connected systems for known vulnerabilities and software
processing Internet data, such as Web browsers, browser plugins, and document readers.
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NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT
"The undersigned affirms that they arc duly authorized to execute this contract, that this
company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual has not prepared this bid in
collusion ,·rith any other bidder, and that the contents of this bid as to prices, terms or
conditions of said bid have not been communicated by the undersigned nor by any
employee or agent to any other person engaged in this type of business prior to the official
opening of this bid."
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executed by the most senior executive officer, which certifies a minimum of a two (2) year warranty. They
must further detail any exclusions from the warranty or additional cost items required to maintain the
equipment in warrantable condition, including all associated labor and shipping fees, and certify that the
manufacturer will bear all costs to correct original equipment deficiency for the effective period of the
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MANUFACTURER'S DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Note: Io be completed ,t proposing an alternate
1.0 GENERAL:
1.01 General Description
Describe all non-conforming aspects to the specification:
1.04 Experience
List 10 low pressure sewer system installations of the type of pump/station specified (progressive cavity
type) that have been in operation for a period of no less than ten years with a minimum of 100 pumps
pumping into a "common" low pressure sewer system. Provide Name and Location, Contact Name, Phone
Num er, Number of Pumps, and Install Date for each.
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2.03 Motor
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3.0 EXECUTION:
3.01 Factory Test
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1.0 GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The MANUFACTURER shall furnish complete factory-built and tested
Wetwell/Drywell Grinder Pump Replacement Core(s), each consisting of grinder pump(s) for mounting
in Environment One Wetwell/Drywell Grinder Pump Stations, NEMA 6P electrical quick disconnect
(EQD), pump removal system, stainless steel discharge assembly, anti-siphon valve/check valve and
all necessary internal wiring and controls. Component type grinder pump systems that require field
assembly will not be acceptable due to the potential problems that can occur during field assembly. All
components and materials shall be in accordance with section 2.0 of this Product Specification. For
ease of serviceability, all pump, motor/grinder units shall be of like type and horsepower throughout the
system.
1.02 SUBMITTALS: After receipt of notice to proceed, the MANUFACTURER shall furnish a minimum of
six sets of electronic shop drawings detailing the equipment to be furnished including dimensional data
and materials of construction. The ENGINEER shall promptly review this data, and return two copies as
accepted, or with requested modifications. Upon receipt of accepted shop drawings, the
MANUFACTURER shall proceed immediately with fabrication of the equipment.
1.03 MANUFACTURER: Grinder pump stations, complete with all appurtenances, form an integral system,
and as such, shall be supplied by one grinder pump manufacturer. The CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for the satisfactory operation of the entire system. The equipment specified shall be a
product of a company experienced in the design and manufacture of grinder pumps for specific use in
low pressure sewage systems. The company shall submit detailed installation and user instructions for
its product, submit evidence of an established service program including complete parts and service
manuals, and be responsible for maintaining a continuing inventory of grinder pump replacement parts.
The MANUFACTURER shall provide, upon request, a reference and contact list from ten of its largest
contiguous grinder pump installations of the type of grinder pumps described within this specification.
The MANUFACTURER of the grinder pump shall be Environment One Corporation (or Proposed
Alternate).
Attention is directed to the fact that the drawings and overall system design are based on a particular
piece of equipment from a particular manufacturer. These specifications are intended to provide
guidelines for standard equipment of a recognized manufacturer who already meets all the
requirements of this specification.
1.03a AL TERNA TE EQUIPMENT: In the event that the CONTRACTOR or another supplier proposes an
Alternate to the specified MANUFACTURER, the ENGINEER recognizes that it will be difficult to
conform to certain details of this Specification due to different manufacturing techniques or grinder
pump station designs. If proposing an Alternate, the CONTRACTOR (supplier) must submit, no less
than 15 business days in advance of the bid date, a complete description of any changes that will be
necessary to the system design, a complete submittal package as outlined in Section 1.02
SUBMITTALS, a system hydraulic analysis based on the proposed pump (including pipe sizes, flows,
velocities, retention times and number and location of recommended valves and cleanouts, if any), a list
of exceptions to this specification, and demonstration of compliance to Section 1.04 EXPERIENCE
CLAUSE of this specification. The CONTRACTOR (supplier) must also complete the Manufacturer
Disclosure Statement found at the end of this specification. This information must be submitted to the
ENGINEER for pre-approval of the alternate equipment being proposed and determination of
compliance with these Contract Documents. If the equipment differs materially or differs from the
dimensions given on the Drawings, the CONTRACTOR (supplier) shall submit complete drawings
showing elevations, dimensions, or any necessary changes to the Contract Documents for the
proposed equipment and its installation. Pre-approval, if granted, will be provided in writing by the
ENGINEER to the CONTRACTOR (supplier) at least five business days in advance of the bid date. If
the ENGINEER'S approval is obtained for Alternate Equipment, the CONTRACTOR (supplier) must
make any needed changes in the structures, system design, piping or electrical systems necessary to
accommodate the proposed equipment at the expense of the CONTRACTOR (supplier).
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1.04 EXPERIENCE CLAUSE: The equipment furnished hereunder shall be the product of a company
experienced in the design and manufaclure of grinder pumps specifically designed for use in low
pressure systems. All manufacturers proposing equipment for this project shall have at least 10 years of
experience in the design and manufacture of units of identical size(s) and performance to the specified
units. All manufacturers proposing equipment for this project must also have not less than 500
successful installations of low pressure sewer systems utilizing grinder pumps of like type to the grinder
pumps specified herein. An installation is defined as a minimum of 25 pumps discharging into a
common force main which forms a low pressure sewer system. The CONTRACTOR (supplier)
proposing alternate equipment shall also submit, as part of the bid schedule, an installation list with
contact person(s), phone number(s) and dale(s) of at least 10 installations of the type of pump specified
herein that have been in operation for at least 10 years.
In lieu of this experience clause, the CONTRACTOR (supplier) of alternate equipment will be required
to submit a 5-year performance bond for 100 percent of the stipulated cost of the equipment as bid and
as shown in the Bid Schedule. This performance bond will be used to guarantee the replacement of the
equipment in the event that it fails within the bond period.
1.05 OPERATING CONDITIONS: The pumps shall be capable of delivering 15 GPM against a rated total
dynamic head of O feet (0 PSIG), 11 GPM against a rated total dynamic head of 92 feet (40 PSIG), and
7.8 GPM against a rated total dynamic head of 185 feet (80 PSIG). The pump(s) must also be capable
of operating at negative total dynamic head without overloading the motor(s). Under no conditions shall
in-line piping or valving be allowed to create a false apparent head.
1.06 WARRANTY: The grinder pump MANUFACTURER shall provide a part(s) and labor warranty on the
complete grinder pump core for a period of 24 months after notice of OWNER'S acceptance, but no
greater than 27 months after receipt of shipment. Any manufacturing defects found during the warranty
period will be reported to the MANUFACTURER by the OWNER and will be corrected by the
MANUFACTURER at no cost to the OWNER.
1.07 WARRANTY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION: As a bid certification requirement, each bidder shall
provide with their bid schedule a Warranty Performance Certification statement executed by the most
senior executive officer of the grinder pump MANUFACTURER, which certifies a minimum of a 24-
month warranty. They must further detail any exclusions from the warranty or additional cost items
required to maintain the equipment in warrantable c0nrlition, inclurlino all assor.iated labor and shipping
fees, and certify that the MANUFACTURER will bear all costs to correct any original equipment
deficiency for the effective period of the warranty. All preventive maintenance type requirements shall
be included in this form as exclusions. These requirements include, but are not limited to, unjamming of
grinder mechanism, periodic motor maintenance, and periodic cleaning of liquid level controls. Should
the CONTRACTOR (supplier) elect to submit a performance bond in lieu of the experience clause
outlined above, this Warranty Performance Certification shall also be used as a criterion to evaluate the
CONTRACTOR'S (supplier's) performance over the warranty period. A Warranty Performance
Certification form is included with the bid schedule and must be completed and submitted as part of the
bid package. Bids with incomplete forms or missing forms will be considered nonresponsive.
2.0
PRODUCT
2.01 PUMP: The pump shall be a custom designed, integral, vertical rotor, motor driven, solids handling
pump of the progressing cavity type with a single mechanical seal. Double radial 0-ring seals are
required at all casting joints to minimize corrosion and create a protective barrier. All pump castings
shall be cast iron, fully epoxy coated to 8-10 mil Nominal dry thickness, wet applied. The rotor shall be
through-hardened, highly polished, precipitation hardened stainless steel. The stator shall be of a
specifically compounded ethylene propylene synthetic elastomer. This material shall be suitable for
domestic wastewater service. Its physical properties shall include high tear and abrasion resistance,
grease resistance, water and detergent resistance, temperature stability, excellent aging properties,
and outstanding wear resistance. Buna-N is not acceptable as a stator material because it does not
exhibit the properties as outlined above and required for wastewater service.
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2.02 GRINDER: The grinder shall be placed immediately below the pumping elements and shall be direct
driven by a single, one-piece motor shaft. The grinder impeller (cutter wheel) assembly shall be
securely fastened to the pump motor shaft by means of a threaded connection attaching the grinder
impeller to the motor shaft. Attachment by means of pins or keys will not be acceptable. The grinder
impeller shall be a one-piece, 4140 cutter wheel of the rotating type with inductively hardened cutter
teeth. The cutter teeth shall be inductively hardened to Rockwell 50 - 60c for abrasion resistance. The
shredder ring shall be of the stationary type and the material shall be white cast iron. The teeth shall be
ground into the material to achieve effective grinding. The shredder ring shall have a staggered tooth
pattern with only one edge engaged at a time, maximizing the cutting torque. These materials have
been chosen for their capacity to perform in the intended environment as they are materials with wear
and corrosive resistant properties.
This assembly shall be dynamically balanced and operate without objectionable noise or vibration over
the entire range of recommended operating pressures. The grinder shall be constructed so as to
minimize clogging and jamming under all normal operating conditions including starting. Sufficient
vortex action shall be created to scour the tank free of deposits or sludge banks which would impair the
operation of the pump. These requirements shall be accomplished by the following, in conjunction with
the pump:
1.
The grinder shall be positioned in such a way that solids are fed in an upward flow direction.
2.
The maximum fiow rate through the cutting mechanism must not exceed 4 feet per second. This is
a critical design element to minimize jamming and as such must be adhered to.
3.
The inlet shroud shall have a diameter of no less than 5 inches. Inlet shrouds that are less than 5
inches in diameter will not be accepted due to their inability to maintain the specified 4 feet per
second maximum inlet velocity which by design prevents unnecessary jamming of the cutter
mechanism and minimizes blinding of the pump by large objects that block the inlet shroud.
4.
The impeller mechanism must rotate at a nominal speed of no greater than 1800 rpm.
The grinder shall be capable of reducing all components in normal domestic sewage, including a
reasonable amount of "foreign objects," such as paper, wood, plastic, glass, wipes, rubber and the like,
to finely-divided particles which will pass freely through the passages of the pump and the 1-1 /4"
diameter stainless steel discharge piping.
2.03 ELECTRIC MOTOR: As a maximum, the motor shall be a 1 HP, 1725 RPM, 240 Volt 60 Hertz, 1
Phase, capacitor start, ball bearing, air-cooled induction type with Class F installation, low starting
current not to exceed 30 amperes and high starting torque of 8.4 foot pounds. The motor shall be
press-fit into the casting for better heat transfer and longer winding life. Inherent protection against
running overloads or locked rotor conditions for the pump motor shall be provided by an automatic
reset, integral thermal overload protector incorporated into the motor. This motor protector combination
shall have been specifically investigated and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for the
application. Non-capacitor start motors or permanent split capacitor motors will not be accepted
because of their reduced starting torque and consequent diminished grinding capability. The wet portion
of the motor armature must be 300 Series stainless. To reduce the potential of environmental concerns,
the expense of handling and disposing of oil, and the associated maintenance costs, oil-filled motors
will not be accepted. Motor start shall be controlled by a DC driven electromechanical relay integrated
within the control compartment of the pump. Electrical monitoring shall ensure the relay operates
reliably. AC Mechanical contactors for motor start are susceptible to damage from short cycling and will
not be accepted.
2.04 MECHANICAL SEAL: The pump/core shall be provided with a mechanical shaft seal to prevent
leakage between the motor and pump. The seal shall have a stationary ceramic seat and carbon
rotating surface with faces precision lapped and held in position by a stainless-steel spring.
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2.05 TANK AND INTEGRAL ACCESSWAY: (Model DH071) High Density Polyethylene Construction. -
Omitted - Existing
2.06 TANK & INTEGRAL ACCESSWAY: (Models DH151150 Gallon Simplex & DH152 150 Gallon
Duplex) High Density Polyethylene Construction. -Omitted - Existing
2.07 TANK & INTEGRAL ACCESSWAY: (DH 272, 275-Gallon Duplex & DH 502, 500-Gallon Duplex)
Fiberglass reinforced polyester resin. -Omitted - Existing
2.08 CHECK VALVE: The pump discharge shall be equipped with a factory installed, gravity operated,
flapper-type integral check valve built into the stainless-steel discharge piping. The check valve will
provide a full-ported passageway when open and shall introduce a friction loss of less than 6 inches of
water at maximum rated flow. Moving parts will be made of a 300 Series stainless steel and fabric
reinforced synthetic elastomer to ensure corrosion resistance, dimensional stability, and fatigue
strength. A nonmetallic hinge shall be an integral part of the flapper assembly providing a maximum
degree of freedom to assure seating even at a very low backpressure. The valve body shall be an
injection molded part made of an engineered thermoplastic resin. The valve shall be rated for
continuous operating pressure of 235 psi. Ball-type check valves are unacceptable due to their limited
sealing capacity in slurry applications.
2.09 ANTI-SIPHON VALVE: The pump discharge shall be equipped with a factory-installed, gravity
operated, flapper-type integral anti-siphon valve built into the stainless-steel discharge piping. Moving
parts will be made of 300 Series stainless steel and fabric-reinforced synthetic elastomer to ensure
corrosion resistance, dimensional stability, and fatigue strength. A nonmetallic hinge shall be an integral
part of the flapper assembly, providing a maximum degree of freedom to ensure proper operation even
at a very low pressure. The valve body shall be injection-molded from an engineered thermoplastic
resin. Holes or ports in the discharge piping are not acceptable anti-siphon devices due to their
tendency to clog from the solids in the slurry being pumped. The anti-siphon port diameter shall be no
less than 60% of the inside diameter of the pump discharge piping.
2.10 CORE UNIT: The grinder pump station shall have a cartridge type, easily removable core assembly
consisting of pump, motor, grinder, all motor controls, check valve, anti-siphon valve, level controls,
electrical quick di3conncct and wiring. The core unit sholl be installed in tho basin by the manufacturer.
Field assembly of the pump and controls into the basin is not acceptable because of potential
workmanship issues and increased installation time. In some cases, stations taller than 96" may be
shipped on their side without the cores assembled in the basin for freight purposes but this is the only
exception. The core unit shall seal to the tank deck with a stainless-steel latch assembly. The latch
assembly must be actuated utilizing a single quick release mechanism requiring no more than a half
turn of a wrench. The watertight integrity of each core unit shall be established by a 100 percent factory
test at a minimum of 5 PSIG.
2.11 CONTROLS: All necessary motor starting controls shall be located within the cast iron enclosure of the
core unit secured by stainless steel fasteners. Locating the motor starting controls in a plastic enclosure
is not acceptable. The wastewater level sensing controls shall be housed in a separate enclosure from
motor starting controls. The level sensor housing must be sealed via a radial type seal; solvents or
glues are not acceptable. The level sensing control housing must be integrally attached to pump
assembly so that it may be removed from the station with the pump and in such a way as to minimize
the potential for the accumulation of grease and debris accumulation, etc. The level sensing housing
must be a high-impact thermoplastic copolymer over-molded with a thermo plastic elastomer. The use
of PVC for the level sensing housing is not acceptable.
Non-fouling wastewater level controls for controlling pump operation shall be accomplished by
monitoring the pressure changes in an integral air column connected to a pressure switch. The air
column shall be integrally molded from a thermoplastic elastome