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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
4:00 PM
Waterford Town Hall -
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FINANCE DEPARTMEN
Memo
‘To: ‘The Board of Selectmen
From: Shea Davy
Date: October 20, 2025
Re: ‘Award- RFP#24-032 Cross Country Sewer Easement Access Contract 1-Phase 1
Dear Mr. Brule:
Proposals for the above-mentioned project were opened on September 19, 2025 by Jill
Stevens, Director of the Waterford Utility Commission and I with the attached results.
After careful review of the submitted proposals, it was determined that Advance
Resources, LLC proposal was the lowest qualified bidder that is able to meet the needs
of the Town and therefore I recommend they be awarded the contract to perform the
services stated in this solicitation in the amount of $155,450.00.
Funds will be available in line acct# 33123-55019 Contract#1 Sewer Interceptor
Service Contracts and Repairs and line acct # 20531-57894 Cross Country Sewer Main
Access.
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Purchasing Agent,
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1000 HARTFORD TURNPIKE WATERFORD, CT 06385
Inter-Office Correspondence
‘TO: Shea Davy, Purchasing Agent
FROM: Jill N. Stevens, Director of Utilities
DATE: October 20, 2025
RE: Cross Country Sewer Easement Access Contract 1-Phase 1 RFP #24-032
Dear Ms. Davy,
On August 18, 2025, the Utility Commission solicited Requests for Proposals for Cross Country Sewer
Easement Access Contract I-Phase |. Four contractors submitted proposals; at the October 14, 2025
regular meeting of the Utility Commission the Commission acted to endorse the engineer's
recommendation to award the bid to Advance Resources, LLC and to forward such recommendation to
the Board of Selectman.
‘Thank you
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WrIGHT-PIERCE = 213 Cout street, Suite 501
elves - ‘Middletown, CT 06457
Engineering a Better Environment £860,343.8297 | wright-plerce.com
October 8, 2025
Jill Stevens
Director of Utilities
Waterford Utility Commission
1000 Hartford Turnpike
Waterford, CT 06385
SUBJECT: Cross Country Sewer Easement Access Contract 1 - Phase 1
Evaluation of Bids
Dear Jill,
We have completed our review of the bids that were received on September 19, 2025, for the Cross
Country Sewer Easement Access Contract 1 — Phase 1 project. This letter represents a summary of our
findings.
Four bids were received and reviewed. A tabulation of the bids is attached. Advance Resources LLC of
Oakdale, Connecticut submitted the low bid at $155,450.00. The second and third lowest bidders
were approximately 44.1% to 140.6% higher than the low bid, We believe the wide variability in the
bids received is due to the uncertainty concerning the project working conditions.
We evaluated the two lowest bidders. As part of our evaluation of the lowest bidder — Advance
Resources LLC, we contacted their banking institution, Webster Bank, and received written
confirmation of their good financial standing. Additionally, we checked several project references.
We interviewed two contractors, two owners, and one consultant on projects either ongoing or
recently completed by Advance Resources LLC. Most reference checks were consistent and can be
summarized by an assessment of “very good” performance and indicated that Advance Resources
can perform a project of this nature.
However, of note, one owner described their work on a public roadway paving project last year as
“poor” due to poor communication, management and quality of work. Additionally, Advance
Resources, LLC and B&W Paving & Landscaping reached an antitrust settlement with the State of
Connecticut in early 2023 regarding illegal bid-rigging on a state contract, which can be viewed on
the State Office of the Attorney General's website.
Although there are shortcomings in Advance Resources past, we do not believe these issues
disqualify their bid. Based on the majority of positive project references, their good financial
standing, and the Town of Waterford’s prior good experience with Advance Resources on other

10/6/2025
Jill Stevens
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projects, we find no reason to withhold awarding the contract to Advance Resources LLC as the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
If the Commission decides to proceed with the project based on the lowest responsive bid, the
Commission should issue a letter to Advance Resources stating the Commission’s intention to award
the contract. Suggested language for this letter is attached. We would be happy to assist you with
awarding the contract, requesting the required bonds and insurance information, and executing the
Contract Documents.
Sincerely,
WRIGHT-PIERCE
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Barry A. Parfitt, PE
Lead Project Engineer
barry.parfitt@wright-pierce.com
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~ Sample - Notice of Intent to Award
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Notice of Intent to Award — Sample Letter
October --, 2025
Linda Wray
Advance Resources LLC
315 Butlertown Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
Subject: Cross Country Sewer Easement Access Contract | — Phase |
Notice of Intent to Award
Gentlemen:
It is the intention of the Waterford Utility Commission to award a contract for the above
referenced project to Advance Resources LLC on the basis of the Base Bid in the amount of
$155,450 as received on September 19, 2025. Award of this contract is contingent upon review
and approval by the Board of Selectman.
Please feel free to contact me or Barry Parfitt, of Wright-Pierce, if you have any questions
regarding this notice.
Very truly yours,
Jill Stevens
Director of Utilities
ce: B. Parfitt, Wright-Pierce

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
DATE: October 14, 2025
PLACE: 1000 Hartford Turnpike
PRESIDING: Chairman Ken Kirkman
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Porter, Tom Dembek, and Ray Valentini
‘ABSENT MEMBERS: Rylan Boyle
‘ALSO PRESENT: J. Robert Tuneski, Board of Finance Liaison
Attorney Nicholas Kepple, Town Counsel
Staff: Jill Stevens, Director of Utilities
‘Shawn Matthews, Assistant Director of Utilities
Amy Windle, Office Coordinator/Recording Secretary
Chairman Kirkman called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm
CITIZEN SESSION-
None
SECRETARY'S REPORT
MOTION ‘Made by Mr. Valentini to approve the Minutes of September 9, 2025, Mr.
Dembek seconded.
voTe ‘The motion passed unanimously.
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the September adjustments, The adjustment report will be kep'
the office for review.
EXPENDITURES.
MOTION Made by Mr. Dembek to approve the September 2025 bill list, Mr. Valentini
seconded.
VOTE ‘The motion passed unanimously.
QLD BUSINESS
‘* Financial Report
‘The financials for August were reviewed.

Waterford Utility Commission
October 14, 2025
NEW BUSINESS
WATER
Collection's Report
The report was reviewed. Attorney Kepple reported that all was going well. He talked
about the new CT Statue regarding foreclosures.
Director's R
Ms. Stevens reviewed her report that provides updated information on all Ut
‘Commission Capital and Operational projects currently funded. A copy of the Director's
Report will be attached to the minutes when posted.
Mr. Matthews reviewed the Asset Management report.
Calendar Year 2026 Meeting Schedule
Ms. Stevens proposed that the Commission meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month so
financials would only be one month behind and not two. A draft of the new meeting
schedule was presented with a change to January due to Ms, Stevens being away for a
conference on the fourth Tuesday.
MOTION Made by Mr. Valentini to accept the new Utility Commission meeting
schedule as amended for 2026, Mr. Dembek seconded.
vote The motion passed unanimously.
Cross Country Sewer Easement Access Contract 1-Phase 1 Bid Evaluation of Bids
Mr. Barry A. Parfitt from Wright-Pierce was at the meeting to go over the bids that were
received for the Cross Country Sewer Easement project. Mr. Parfitt and Ms. Stevens
recommended Advance Resources LLC after an evaluation was done on the two lowest
bidders.
MOTION Made by Mr. Valentini to recommend Advanced Resources LLC be
awarded the contract in the amount of $155,450.00, seconded by Mr.
Dembek.
vote The motion passed unanimously.
ity of New London/Veolia Report.
The Commission reviewed the report.
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Waterford Utility Commission
October 14, 2025
Water Agreement Working Group Update
Bids for Engineering Services to Identify the Capital requirements of the renewal of the Interlocal Water
‘Agreement Update are due on Thursday, October 16". Ms. Stevens will circulate the bids to the
members to review before the next meeting on October 28.
CORRESPONDENCE
© Rate Study Proposals
Ms. Stevens went over the two proposals received from Tighe & Bond and Raftelis for a
rate study to be done on wastewater rates. She explained each proposal and the pro
and cons. Ms. Stevens thought that both proposals were good but preferred Raftelis.
She explained her reasons why.
MOTION Made by Mr. Porter to approve and accept the proposal by Raftelis for
$24,500 for the rate study to be completed, seconded by Mr. Dembek
PLANS REVIEW —
No plans
PERSONNEL
Sewer Tech I position is filled and waiting on a start date,
OTHER
Ms. Stevens reported on the Harvest Festival and the materials used to help raise community awareness
of the importance of water and wastewater infrastructure. There were some educational games and a
coloring contest. Ms. Stevens asked the Commissioners to judge the coloring pictures to award prizes.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
MOTION Made by Mr. Dembek to adjourn, Mr. Porter seconded.
VOTE The motion passed unanimously,
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Windle
Recording Secretary
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WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
Director’s Report
October 14, 2025
This report summarizes the Commission's ongoing projects and operational activities as of 10/9/25
Current Capital and Capital Non-Recurring Funded Projects
Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation and Control
FY 19 Capital Non-Recurring Expenditure Fund L.1. #20531-57685
Original Appropriation: $388,303.00 Available Balance: $235,865.56
This is an ongoing project to identify sources of Inflow and Infiltration within the Richards Grove Sewer
Basin.
Current Project Status: Richards Grove SSES ~ an updated memo was submitted including additional
CCTV footage review (2025 CCTV video) and further analysis with the recent flow metering data and
water usage data and was included in your packets at the August meeting.
Waterford crew continues to install manhole dishes within the wastewater basin as time permits, flow
monitoring will be conducted again after all manhole dishes have been installed to determine if surface
runoff is the majority source of the inflow.
Project Background: The Richards Grove Road Wastewater Basin Inflow & Infiltration (I&l) evalu:
being conducted by Wright-Pierce Engineers for the amount of $27,500.00. This project consists of
conducting 1&1 evaluations and a Sewer System Evaluation Study (SSES). This drainage area has been
identified as one of the larger contributors of 18 to our Collection System. This area possesses
approximately 5 miles of 8-inch diameter gravity sewer piping and serves primarily residential users. The
current flows received and conveyed by the Richards Grove Pump Station are greater than the capacity of
the pump station, triggering the potential need for a capacity upgrade if the 1& sources cannot be
identified and mitigated. The 1&1 mitigation and control program is an ongoing project. Our staff routinely
conducts pipeline and manhole assessments with the use of our CCTV and Jet Rodding apparatus.
Deficiencies are located, graded and catalogued based upon severity. Corrective repairs are typically
conducted during springtime utilizing robotic trenchless technology.
id Norwich Road Wastewater Pump Station Rehabilitation
There are two CNR designations totaling $1,299,369 in L.|. # 20531-57816.
Available CNR Balance: $35,595.91 (including encumbrances)
In addition, available ARPA funds have been increased to $1,341,316 per finance as of June 4, 2025,
Original ARPA funds available were in the amount of $1,020,041

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Current Project Status: The station is currently on by-pass and construction continues. A change order for
$19,277.45 was processed to replace the transformer vault per Eversource’s requirements, there are two
allowances in the awarded bid for Utilities and unforeseen site conditions that total $15,000 which will be
used to cover most of this change order.
Project Background: This project entails an upgrades needed to replace aging equipment at the Old
Norwich Road pump station. The upgrades include the replacement of the three sewage pumps and
associated piping and valves and the installation of a new bypass pumping connection. Comprehensive
upgrades will also be performed for the electrical systems including replacement of conduit and wiring,
and the electrical distribution and pump control systems. The ventilation system will also be
replaced, Painting and minor architectural improvements will be performed to replace the exterior
doors, louvers, trim and roof. Competitive bid results for this project were received on August 10, 2023.
The lowest bid received was from Holzner Construction in the amount of $2,113,850.00 The Notice to
Proceed for Holzner was executed on January 16, 2024. A Contract Administration proposal from ‘Wright-
Pierce was executed 1/19/2024 in the amount of $55,800.00 an anticipated completion date was
expected about November 2025, however the contractor has provided an updated final completion date
of 2/11/2026.
Control Panel Retrofit
FY22 Capital Improvement Fund L.J. # 33122-55894
Original Appropriation: $30,000.00 Available Balance: $0 ~ line closed
Current Project Status: No change on this project in the last 30 days, this project will resume when we
move into the build phase on the SCADA project.
Project Background: This project entails replacing the existing pump control panels, which are obsolete
and unsupported with current control technology. This work will ensue upon completion of upgrades
currently being conducted at 10 of the lift stations, which are identified within this report and are being
funded with ARPA funds.
1n-Rupp Pump Station Control:
This is an ARPA allocation project in the amount of $163,750.00. L.I. # 23531-55013
Current Project Status: No change on this project in the last 30 days due to staffing shortages.
Project History: To date Shore Road, Dock Road, Richards Grove Road, Old Barry Road, Quaker
Center, Oil Mill, Oswegatchie Rd and Niantic River Road stations are complete. Ridgewood Ave station, is
the last station for this project and is nearly complete, all that remains is some work on the dry side in the
station, this work will resume now that the safety consultant has completed his evaluations and
additional gear has been procured.
Project Background: Utility Commission staff is performing the installation of equipment, conduits and
wiring. A scope of services change order was executed that directs the contractor to supply 18 cellular
amplifiers and associated equipment in lieu of providing broadband to 5 stations. Utility Commission staff
will be installing the amplifiers during the process of the controls upgrades. This project is ongoing.
Pump Station Exterior Improvements
FY22&23 Capital Improvement Fund LJ, # 33123-55895
Original Appropriations: $ 100,000.00 (SOK ea. Lil.) Available Balance: $16,719.48
Current Project Status: The crew continues regular exterior maintenance work at all the stations
including landscape upkeep. We have identified four stations that need new roofs, and have taken
precedence over a new driveway at Cross Road, Due to staffing shortages this project has been delayed
until next year.
Project History: To date under these two LLts, roof replacements have occurred at Shore Road, Dock
Road, Bolles Ct, Waterford Village, Sea Side, Niantic River Rd, Mago Pt and Evergreen Ave stations. The

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exterior siding was replaced at the Waterford Village and Bolles Ct stations. Siding repairs were
conducted at Stoney Brook Station. A new asphalt driveway was installed at the East Neck pump station.
Contract #1 Sewer Easement Access Project
Capital Improvement Fund LI. # 33123-55019 & FY26 CNR L.l. # 20531-57894
Available Balance $142,000.00
‘Additional Designation: FY26 CNR $200,000
Current Project Status: Bids were opened on September 19, a total of 4 bids were received. Wright
Pierce completed their bid evaluation and have provided their recommendation to the Commission.
Additionally, this project was included in the First Selectman’s FY26 CIP plan; our requests to have the
additional funds appropriated were approved at the September 9" Board of Selectmen meeting,
September 10 Board of Finance meeting, and October 6th RTM meeting, funds will be available on
October 21st.
Project Background: Contract #1 was the Town's very first sewer construction project, which began in
1970. This project entailed the installation of approximately 13,000 linier feet of sewer main. A Special
Appropriation in the amount of $250,000 for engineering services was appropriated for the Contract #1.
Sewer Main Access project in 2023. Survey work to identify the Contract #11 easement area, manholes,
intersecting property lines, and other utilities within the easement area commenced in October of 2023,
and was completed in the spring of 2024, The final design package (drawings and specifications) to be
used for contractor bid solicitation and construction for Phase One of the restoration project was
approved by the Utility Commission at the November 2024 meeting. Phase one encompasses the
southern section of the interceptor beginning at the intersection of Great Neck Road and Rope Ferry
Road to the end of the interceptor at Evergreen Avenue Pump Station. Phase two which encompasses
the northern section of the interceptor from Boston Post Road to Great Neck Road requires the
acquisition of additional easements to gain access to the interceptor during restoration and for the Utility
Commission staff in the future. Splitting the project into two Phases allows restoration work to begin
while easements are procured, so that once Phase one is complete easements will be in place and Phase
two can begin shortly thereafter.
Plastic Water Service Line Replacement Program
CNR Appropriation L.l. # 20531-57881
Original Appropriations: $550,000.00+$181,300.00 = $731,300.00
Additional Designations: $200,000 total in FY24 & FY25 ($100K in each year), $500,000 in FY26 GFB
Available Balance: $84,988.24
Current Project Status: A request to appropriate the $200,000 currently designated for this project in
both FY24 and FY25’s CIP plans as well as a request to appropriate the $500,000 identified in the First
Selectman’s plan to utilize the General Fund Balance in support of DPW’s FY26 paving plan to enable the
Utility Commission to stay one full year ahead of DPW was approved at the September 9" Board of
‘Selectmen meeting, September 10” Board of Finance meeting, and October 6th RTM meeting, funds will
be available on October 21st
In FY26 the DPW's updated paving plan has identified several roads scheduled to be repaved, within
these roads lie approximately 376 water services, of those approximately 165 may need to be replaced,
as the material type is unconfirmed. The WUC maintenance crew completed material type identification
on DPW's FY26 paving program roads in District 3. Three additional roads have been added to the FY25,
paving program one plastic service was identified on North Phillips Road, New London / Veolia Water
agreed to replace this line for us using our agreed upon reactive replacement rate. We are moving to the
roads impacted by Eversource in Quaker Hill next to determine material types and plan for replacements,
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Project Background: There are approximately 7900 water services in Town, many of which are plastic and
have exceeded their useful life resulting in unaccounted for water loss and degradation to the Town.
roads. The goal of this program is to replace the aging plastic water services with copper line prior to
DPW paving the roads. Since the start of this cooperative project with DPW 806 water service lines have
been investigated, of those 229 water service lines were found to be plastic and replaced totaling 5,218
linear feet. Service line replacement costs are on average $4100 each depending upon the service line
length and location, typically we are finding about 30 percent of the unconfirmed service material types
are plastic and require replacement.
Wiemes & Marilyn Road Ejector Pump Replacement
CNR Appropriation L.I. # 20531-57890
Original Appropriation: $19,800.00 Available Balance: $0 - line closed
Current Project Status: This project is completed. Wright Piece submitted their final memos for
Waterford review and comment; copies of the memos were included in your August packets.
Project Background: Wiemes Ct and Marilyn Rd pump stations were designed in 1981. These stations are
known as Pneumatic Ejectors. The station itself is a steel cylinder 9' in diameter buried about 18 feet
below ground and accessed via a manway. The station houses the pots, compressors and control panel.
The stations have exceeded their design life and do not operate efficiently. An engineering study was
warranted to fully evaluate the stations structural integrity and plan for the station's replacement. In
addition, considerations for permanent stand by power were be evaluated, as portable generators have
to be mobilized in the event of need. Wright-Pierce provided a fee proposal for $19,800 to complete the
needed engineering study, a formalized task order was been requested and executed earlier this year.
Bartlett Corners Booster Station Decommissioning
CNR Designation L.1. #20531-57896 Original Designation: $166,950
Current Project Status: This project was included in the First Selectman’s FY26 CIP plan; our request to
have the designated funds appropriated was approved at the September 9" Board of Selectmen meeting,
September 10" Board of Finance meeting, and October 6th RTM meeting, funds will be available on
October 21st
Project Background: In 2006, the Town constructed water system improvements that enhanced water
Pressures and fire flows to the Quaker Hill area of Waterford. Included in this project were a new 2500
gpm capacity water booster pumping station near the intersection of Old Colchester and Old Norwich
Roads, and a 1.5 million gallon pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete water storage tank constructed on Rogers
Hill. From 1977 up to 2006, the Bartlett Corners Hydro-pneumatic Station served a small high service area
‘on a hill in the northeast corner of Waterford consisting of approximately 20 residential customers on
Lathrop Road, Lower Bartlett Road, Upper Bartlett Road, Pepperidge Road and South Bartlett Road. Once
the new Quaker Hill water system improvements were activated in 2006, the Bartlett Corners Station was
inactivated however not fully decommissioned. in 2009 a decommissioning report was prepared which
identified costs of $105,000 to properly decommission the station. This project has been identified within
previous CIPs. Utilizing the Engineering News Record’s Construction Costs Index inflation factor of 1.59
from 11/2009 to 11/2024, the current decommissioning costs estimate is $166,950,
Water Tank Asset Management Program
CNR Designation L.l. # 20531-57895 Original Designation: $46,222
Current Project Status: This project was included in the First Selectman’s FY26 CIP plan; our request to
have the designated funds appropriated was approved at the September 9" Board of Selectmen meeting,
September 10 Board of Finance meeting, and October 6th RTM meeting, funds will be available on
October 21st.

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Project Background: The Town of Waterford owns three water storage tanks, the 750,000 gallon Fargo
Tank, the 300,000 gallon Vauxhall tank and the 1.25 Million gallon Rogers Hill tank. In 2024 the Fargo
Road Tank refurbishment project was completed; prior to this renovation, the Fargo Road water tank had
its original coat of paint, which had far exceeded its useful life expectancy by approximately 10 years. This
work was necessary to preserve the Town’s significant investment in its infrastructure and to extend the
life of its asset. A Water Tank Management Program for these valuable assets would preserve the
significant investment the Town has made in water storage tanks by guaranteeing routine inspections
and maintenance of the water storage tanks does not fall behind, thus improving the reliability of the
system. A sustainable water tank management solution also makes budgeting easier as initial repair costs
can be spread out over a few years if necessary and all future interior and exterior renovation costs are
included. Our intent is to initiate a funding schedule that would enroll the three water storage tanks ina
Tank Asset Management program progressively, beginning with Fargo Road in FY26, this tank will not
require any Upfront Renovation costs to enroll in the program, only annual Maintenance plan costs.
Sewer Development & Maintenance Fund Projects
SCADA System Upgrade Design/Build
Li. # 24431-57766 Approved Task Order: $147,600.00 + $19,200 change order in March: $166,800
Current Project Status:
‘As of 10/1/2025
* Completion of electrical design (60%++) with QA review.
* Issue of electrical design
‘¢ INST tech memo and Visio diagram due 2-3 weeks.
Our electrical contractor reviewed the required changes needed to move the SCADA system to the data
closet in the main building, a proposal totaling $12,977 was received on 10/6/2025. There is a three week
lead time on procurement of the panel.
Project Background: The current SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system has
experienced multiple failures over the past several months, which has necessitated calling in the entire
crew to canvas the pumps stations on at least one occasion while the system was brought back online;
additionally two different software programs used to operate the system are no longer supported and
the hardware has exceeded its useful life. The Commission has entered into a design-build contract with
Wright Pierce, our on-call engineering firm, to replace the failing system. The new system platform
Ignition, a software system found and piloted by one of our current Maintenance Operators and
presented to the Commission over the past few years. Additionally the communication between stations
to the maintenance shop/Municipal Complex will be accomplished over a closed zero-tunnel cellular
network with radio redundancy. The Commission approved the proposal from Wright-Pierce for this
Project in August of 2024, the cellular network work is outside of this proposal and is being handled by
Utility Commission staff. An amendment was discussed at the December meeting with a representative
from Wright-Pierce and involved avoiding duplicative efforts in terms of IT infrastructure/resources that
the Town could provide the Commission, including options for fiber connectivity, data storage, and
virtualized hosts. A final amendment to the scope of the project was received on March 26, 2025 after
much discussion, an addition to the scope was made to host a documentation management portal for
‘ease of management for all Utility Commission documentation moving forward. The total cost for the
change of scope is an additional $19,200 to their original approved task order and a timeline extension of
6-8 weeks as a result of the agreed upon scope changes. The changes to the scope will net long term
savings to the Commission over the life of the SCADA system due to the elimination of the $2,000
monthly cost for a separate fiber internet connection which over an anticipated 7 year life of the system
equates to a cost savings of over $150,000 in internet connection fees alone, amongst other reoccurring
costs for data storage and back up.

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12. Water jastewater Standards and Specifications Update
Li. # 24431-52121 ‘Approved Task Order: $36,800.00
Current Project Status: No updates on this project at this time. Waterford sent the draft standards and
specs to New London for their initial comments on May 13, 2025. Due to staffing shortages and some
reorganization in New London this cooperative project is on hold.
Project Background: The current Water and Wastewater Standard and Specifications the Utility
Commission uses are significantly outdated and require updating. This project is being cost-shared with
the City of New London,
Utility Commission Operational Projects
* All wastewater collection system components and equipment are operational with the exception of the
following components:
* Harvey Ave Update: pump repair is complete delivery will be coordinated with retrieval of pump one
at Evergreen.
* Evergreen Pump One: The pump is making a ticking noise and is still has a percentage of the warranty
left, WUC staff removed the suction elbow and verified that there were no foreign objects lodged in
the pump. The pump will be pulled when the Harvey Ave pump is delivered so it can be inspected
and repaired if needed,
* Oil Mill Generator: The station is operational with a rental standby generator in place, the signed
contract was sent to our Cummins rep on August 13" to initiate the replacement of the generator.
Lead time is 20-25 weeks, no new updates at this time as we continue to wait for d
* Asset Management update: Assistant Director to provide an update.
* Municipal Waterworks Meetings: a meeting is scheduled for October 16th
Respectfully Submitted,
HN Stevens
Director of Utilities