Waterbury Board of Aldermen Fourth Special Department Heads Meeting - May 18, 2026

The City of Waterbury Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on May 18, 2026, focusing primarily on environmental remediation contracts and the education budget. The board approved an amendment to a professional services agreement (RFP 7531) with BSC Group Incorporated, increasing the owner-controlled contingency by $36,500 to add oversight services for PCB remediation at 777 South Main Street. Additionally, they approved an amendment to a construction contract (ITB 8593) with Rad Technologies LLC, extending the contract by 90 days and increasing the contingency by $567,500 to include removal of an underground tank and related environmental cleanup. These contract actions were prompted by a notice of violation from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection regarding PCB contamination and underground storage tanks, with potential fines of $25,000 per day if remediation is not continued. The meeting also included a detailed discussion of the education department's budget, highlighting a state aid increase of $14.8 million, staffing levels, and new initiatives such as expanding robotics programs and reintroducing trade education. Budget oversight, contingency fund management, and financial risks including retiree health insurance costs were also discussed. Several motions related to contract approvals and budget items were passed with the required votes.