Bloomington Utilities Service Board, May 4, 2026

The City of Bloomington Utilities Service Board held a meeting on May 4, 2026, focusing on various procurement and contract approvals related to utility services and infrastructure projects. The board approved multiple contracts, including a $5,125 contract for server room minisplit replacement at the Monroe Water Treatment Plant, a $3,175 contract for annual plant equipment inspections, and a $15,000 contract for easement appraisals related to the Dilman Relief Sewer Project. Additionally, contracts were approved for maintenance and integration services with Electric Plus and Wesler Engineering, totaling over $300,000 for projects involving electrical equipment maintenance and SCADA system integration. The board also approved a service agreement with Thermo Electron North America LLC for maintenance of lab instruments used in lead analysis. A memorandum of understanding with the city's Department of Public Works was renewed to coordinate utility infrastructure repairs, with discussions about cost-sharing based on tracked labor hours. The board tabled a decision on waiving sewer connection fees for an affordable housing development pending legal review. Other procurement-related discussions included approval of wire transfers, customer refunds, and stormwater fee payments. The meeting also addressed operational issues such as the replacement of a bulk water station payment system, with a noted $18,000 estimated cost for the upgrade. Overall, the meeting involved multiple contract awards, budget approvals, and policy discussions impacting future procurement activities for the city's utilities.