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Oct 9, 2026
Nov 5, 2026
Year 2027: rehabilitation of radial collector well 1. Year 2028: rehabilitation of radial collector well 2. Year 2028: rehabilitation of radial collector well 5. Year 2029: rehabilitation of radial collector well 3.
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Nov 13, 2026
Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) is requesting statements of qualifications from consulting engineering firms to prepare a design study for permanent improvements to the Crystal Lake Recharge Pump Station, Crystal Lake Pump Station, and Crystal Lake Intake as part of its Capital Improvement Plan. The study will establish operating requirements and a design basis, evaluate alternatives, develop preliminary concepts and cost estimates, and provide information needed to proceed to final design. Submissions are limited to 15 pages and should emphasize firm and proposed personnel qualifications, comparable water-facility experience, project understanding, and team availability; a detailed work plan or developed design solution is not required.
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Oct 7, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Work includes, but is not necessarily limited to Disassembly and removal of existing head and idler shafts, primary and secondary drive sprockets, collector chains, flight boards and miscellaneous related sludge collection equipment from lower level of Treatment Basin No. 4 (2027), and Pre-Sedimentation No. 2 (2028); Handling and storage of all salvaged materials in staging area(s); Reinstallation of new or refurbished sludge collection equipment provided by the Owner including shafts, sprockets, collector chains, flight boards and miscellaneous equipment and attachments.
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Des Moines
County
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Polk
Address
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2201 George Flagg Parkway
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50321
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Des Moines Water Works
The board discussed a recommendation to enter a closed session to address collective bargaining negotiations strategy under Iowa Code Section 20.17(3). The board subsequently entered the closed session, returned to a public meeting, and took no further action.
The committee discussed the investment management strategy for public funds, emphasizing safety, liquidity, and marketability. Key agenda items included a report on the 2027 budget estimates, with details on expense allocation methodologies and the proposed Capital Improvement Plan. The committee also reviewed plans to transition to a more concise and consolidated budget presentation format for future board oversight.
The committee meeting focused on a review of the 2027 budget process for CIWW, covering operating and capital budgets, contracted operator expenses, cost allocation, and projected wholesale rates. Additionally, the Director of Finance discussed upcoming union negotiations and proposed increases to purchasing approval limits for supervisors and directors to reflect current costs, noting that these changes will be incorporated into the Board policy manual.
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