What: modernization of the R.W. Neilson Water Treatment Plant.
Where it stands: on August 10, 2026 the commission approved a second Black & Veatch amendment and Change Order No. 4; the project is about a year past the schedule assumed in 2025.
Next: completion has moved to August 6, 2027, per staff (Bill Brewer submitted the items; Courtney Driver is the director).
Original approvals
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).
Also a $7,247,800 construction administration agreement with Black & Veatch.
July 14, 2025: a first amendment of $2,100,000 for Black & Veatch, based on completion in August 2026.
Change orders 1 to 3 total $1,643,639.98 ($656,357.98, $291,791 and $695,491).
August 10, 2026 decisions
Approved, with the other items on one motion, a $1,765,000 second amendment for Black & Veatch.
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).
$750,000 as contingency for future change orders.
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.