Bloomington Utilities Service Board, April 20, 2026

The City of Bloomington Utilities Service Board held a meeting on April 20, 2026, focusing on various procurement and contract approvals related to utility services and infrastructure projects. Key procurement actions included approval of standard invoices totaling over $1.4 million, utility bills, wire transfers, customer refunds, and credit card expenditures. The board approved a service agreement with Encourse Home Solutions LLC to offer private insurance for sewer and water line repairs to residents, aiming to offset costly infrastructure replacement expenses. Additionally, the board approved change orders and contracts for SCADA system upgrades with TOIC Engineering, pump system maintenance with Zylm Water Solutions, and a lining project with Insitu Technologies, resulting in both cost savings and necessary upgrades. A contract with Troy Risk Incorporated was approved for environmental management services related to detention pond projects. The board also approved a resolution to designate surplus property for auction and recommended an amendment to the municipal code to allow inter-utility loans, enhancing financial flexibility. Finally, a bid opening for the DMAN wastewater treatment plant filter rehabilitation was announced, with bid reviews scheduled for a future meeting.