ONWASA Board of Directors - September 17, 2026

The ONWASA Board of Directors meeting held on September 17, 2026, in Jacksonville, NC, focused heavily on procurement and capital improvement projects related to wastewater infrastructure. The board approved two construction contracts for the Camp Davis Wastewater Force Main Expansion and Emergency Connection project, awarding the pump station contract to Busco Contractors, Inc. for $7,881,500 after a competitive bidding process with 21 bidders. Concerns about the low bid were discussed but ultimately the contracts were awarded. Additionally, the board approved a one-year contract with the Ferguson Group for federal funding advocacy services to help secure appropriations and grants for infrastructure projects. Other procurement-related actions included approving an interlocal agreement with Onslow County for fleet maintenance services and several project ordinances for wastewater system upgrades and studies, all aligned with the authority's capital improvement plan. The meeting also addressed surplus property sales and emphasized strategic planning for future infrastructure needs.