Utility Meeting/July 28, 2026

The City of Hartford Utility Meeting held on July 28, 2026, focused on several procurement and contract-related decisions for the electric and water utilities. The council approved Resolution 3789 to extend the long-term power supply contract with WPPI Energy through 2073, enabling long-term financing of generation and transmission projects to secure lower wholesale rates. They also approved the purchase of a pad-mounted switchgear from Rusco for $33,945 and a larger transformer from Resco for $61,760, both to support new facility expansions. Additionally, the council discussed and approved waiving the RFP requirement to negotiate a time-and-materials contract with Baxter & Woodman for engineering design of PFAS treatment facilities at wells 15 and 16, a 2027 capital improvement project aimed at meeting grant funding deadlines. The meeting included discussions on vendor selection rationale, cost comparisons, and project oversight mechanisms to ensure fiscal responsibility.