Tampa Bay Water: Regular Board of Directors Meeting - 08.17.26

The Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors held a regular meeting on August 17, 2026, focusing heavily on ongoing capital improvement projects and procurement activities. Key agenda items included approval of contract amendments and new contracts related to the South Hillsboro pipeline and surface water treatment plant expansion projects. The board approved a $53.65 million amendment to contract 2023-027 with Garnney Companies, Inc. for pipeline construction, as well as a $3.76 million increase to Black & Veatch's program management services contract. Additionally, a $14.3 million professional engineering services contract with Stantec Consulting was approved for the South Hillsboro wellfield project. The board also approved a $20.3 million contract amendment with Veolia for SCADA system upgrades at the surface water treatment plant. Furthermore, 25 as-needed engineering services contracts were awarded for up to $1.25 billion over five years to provide flexible technical support. The meeting included updates on project progress, budget status, and public outreach efforts, with unanimous votes supporting all procurement-related motions. The board also discussed ongoing drought conditions and water conservation efforts but did not take procurement actions related to those topics.