R.W. Neilson Water Treatment Plant Modernization

Context

Modernization of the R.W. Neilson Water Treatment Plant. On July 12, 2021 the Utility Commission approved a $107,445,000 construction contract with Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC plus $2,000,000 for change orders and contingency (not included in the original purchase order), and a $7,247,800 construction administration agreement with Black & Veatch. A first amendment of $2,100,000 for Black & Veatch followed on July 14, 2025, based on completion in August 2026. Change orders 1 to 3 total $1,643,639.98 ($656,357.98, $291,791 and $695,491). Staff (Bill Brewer submitted the items; Courtney Driver is the director) say completion has moved to August 6, 2027.

Status

On August 10, 2026 the commission approved, with the other items on one motion, a $1,765,000 second amendment for Black & Veatch and Change Order No. 4 for $595,759, raising the Ulliman Schutte contract to $109,684,398.98 (past the $2,000,000 contingency approved in 2021), plus $750,000 as contingency for future change orders. The project is about a year past the schedule assumed in 2025.

Log

• 2026-08-10 - Utility Commission - Approved second B&V amendment ($1,765,000) and Change Order 4 ($595,759); $750,000 contingency authorized; completion now August 6, 2027.