Water Resources Board - May 26, 2026 (audio only)

The City of Murfreesboro Water Resources Board held a meeting on May 26, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of an annual PC replacement purchase of 20 units at approximately $2,000 each, reflecting a 5-year replacement policy. The board also approved the fourth amendment to the memorandum of understanding with Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) for educational services related to water resource management. Additionally, the board approved the first amendment to a professional services contract with ADS for sewer flow monitoring, with a budget of $350,000 for fiscal year 2027 and a 2.4% CPI-based price increase. A significant capital improvement project was presented involving the replacement of the onsite hypochlorite generation system, with an amendment of $270,587 for engineering design and an estimated construction cost of $2.23 million. The new system offers improved operational redundancy and is expected to be completed by fall 2027. Updates to the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) were also discussed, including funding adjustments and project timing changes. The board took votes to approve motions related to these procurement and contracting items, ensuring continued infrastructure maintenance and service delivery.