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Record of Proceedings

Board of Awards Meeting - June 28, 2026

Meeting Portal — Sunday, June 28, 2026
BodyDanbury, Connecticut
SessionMeeting Portal
DateSunday, June 28, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
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Okay, this is the Board of Awards for Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, calling the meeting order at 10.02 a.m.

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My name's Chip Bolkey.

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I'm the purchasing agent.

0:13

We have one of us in attendance today, Mr.

0:15

Viesna, or is it Roman?

0:17

Rolling Rowan, the Deputy Director of Community Health, and Mr.

0:21

Sean Hanley, Superintendent of Public Buildings.

0:23

We have Mr.

0:24

Kent Higgins, our assistant superintendent of public utilities.

0:27

We have attorney Tracy Norris, our assistant corporation counsel.

0:30

And we have Mr.

0:31

Dan Garrick, our finance director.

0:34

We have 11 items on the agenda, and we have an item we're going to add at the end.

0:38

The first item is the bid for advisor to the Lake Kenosha Commission for the Health and Human Services Department.

0:45

And for the record, the previously ordered these services to Mr.

0:48

Edward Sergey for the period July 2025 through June 2026.

0:53

The billing rate was 45 an hour.

0:56

The agreement that was executed with Mr.

0:59

Sergey allows for an additional one-year renewal by mutual consent.

1:03

And Mr.

1:04

Sergi has corresponded that he is okay with maintaining the 45 an hour rate.

1:09

So we need a motion from you to expand.

1:11

I make motion to extend.

1:13

Mr.

1:14

Okay.

1:15

So second by Mr.

1:16

Garrick.

1:17

Any discussion?

1:18

Seeing none, all in favor.

1:20

Thank Garrett in favor.

1:21

Tracy Norris and vote in favor.

1:26

Motion carries unanimously.

1:28

You're all set.

1:28

You're welcome to study.

1:30

Moving on, item number two.

1:32

This is RFQ for generator preventive maintenance, public buildings and fire departments.

1:37

And for the record, this is an annual bid.

1:39

It was awarded to A generator.

1:42

And A and J generator.

1:44

The current award period expires on June 30th, 2026.

1:49

The bid allows for an extension for an additional year by mutual consent.

1:53

And A and Jay has corresponded that they will hold their current uh bid rates for another year.

1:57

Make a motion to award the uh preventative maintenance for the generators of public buildings in the fire department to uh second by Mr.

2:05

Garrett, user purchase orders.

2:08

Any discussion?

2:09

Seeing none, all in favor.

2:11

Tracy Norris say one in favor.

2:13

Sean Henry will do.

2:14

Okay, motion carriers unanimously.

2:16

Moving item number three.

2:18

Uh RFQ for HVAC systems water public buildings.

2:22

For the record, this bid was previously awarded to Clearwater Industries at an annual cost of $19,200 for all locations.

2:32

Uh that current uh award period expires June 30th, 2026.

2:36

Uh, the bid also allows for a one-year renew, renewal by mutual consent, and clear order has corresponded that they will hold their bid pricing for another year.

2:44

Make the motion to award the order treatment for the HVAC systems and public buildings to clear water.

2:49

Okay, so I can second it by Mr.

2:51

Garrick, use purchase orders.

2:53

Any discussion?

2:55

Say none, all in favor.

2:59

Sean Henley vote in favor.

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Summary of Proceedings

Board of Awards Meeting - June 28, 2026

The Board of Awards met on June 28, 2026, at 10:02 AM (note: transcript indicates June 17, 2026, but the provided date is June 28). The meeting was chaired by Purchasing Agent Chip Bolkey. Attendees included Deputy Director of Community Health Rowan, Superintendent of Public Buildings Sean Hanley, Assistant Superintendent of Public Utilities Kent Higgins, Assistant Corporation Counsel Tracy Norris, and Finance Director Dan Garrick. The board reviewed 12 items, all of which were approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • Advisor to Lake Kenosha Commission (Health & Human Services): Extended the contract with Edward Sergey at $45/hour for another year by mutual consent.
  • Generator Preventive Maintenance (Public Buildings & Fire Departments): Extended the contract with A&J Generator for one year at current rates.
  • HVAC Water Treatment (Public Buildings): Extended the contract with Clearwater Industries at $19,200 annually for one year.
  • Emergency HVAC Welding Repair: Extended the contract with McKenney Mechanical for one year at current rates.
  • Welding Services (Various Departments): Extended the contract with Jim's Welding (Jim Beckman) with a labor rate increase from $54 to $64/hour, justified by market comparison and only bidder status.
  • Radio Repair Services: Extended the contract with Norcom CT for one year at current rates.
  • Sewer Inspection System Amendment (Public Utilities): Approved an amendment to a June 3, 2026 purchase from Sanitary Sewer Equipment, adding an electric lift ($5,604) and rear view camera ($2,240) to the C90 HD CCTV system.
  • On-Call Electrical Contractor (Public Utilities): Extended the contract with Acorn Electric for one year at current rates.
  • Pressure Reducing Valve Maintenance (Public Utilities): Extended the contract with Harper Haynes for one year at current rates.
  • Engineering Services – Margery Water Treatment Plant Fuel Oil Tank Replacement (Public Utilities): Approved a change order for TRC Engineers, increasing the award by $29,000 for additional administration and contamination reserve.
  • Manhole Frames and Covers: Renewed the contract with Corinne Maine for six months with price increases due to business climate, as the vendor could only hold prices for six months.
  • Westlake Water Treatment Plant Group System Design Services (Public Utilities): Added as a late item. Approved a change order for HP Fishman, increasing the award by $6,000 for final site visit, punch list, and closeout, due to contractor delays.

Key Outcomes

All 12 items were approved unanimously by the board. No public comments were made. The meeting was adjourned after the final vote.

Note: The transcript states the meeting date as June 17, 2026, but the provided date is June 28, 2026. This summary uses the provided date.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, this is the Board of Awards for Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, calling the meeting order at 10.02 a.m. My name's Chip Bolkey. I'm the purchasing agent. We have one of us in attendance today, Mr. Viesna, or is it Roman? Rolling Rowan, the Deputy Director of Community Health, and Mr. Sean Hanley, Superintendent of Public Buildings. We have Mr. Kent Higgins, our assistant superintendent of public utilities. We have attorney Tracy Norris, our assistant corporation counsel. And we have Mr. Dan Garrick, our finance director. We have 11 items on the agenda, and we have an item we're going to add at the end. The first item is the bid for advisor to the Lake Kenosha Commission for the Health and Human Services Department. And for the record, the previously ordered these services to Mr. Edward Sergey for the period July 2025 through June 2026. The billing rate was 45 an hour. The agreement that was executed with Mr. Sergey allows for an additional one-year renewal by mutual consent. And Mr. Sergi has corresponded that he is okay with maintaining the 45 an hour rate. So we need a motion from you to expand. I make motion to extend. Mr. Okay. So second by Mr. Garrick. Any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor. Thank Garrett in favor. Tracy Norris and vote in favor. Motion carries unanimously. You're all set. You're welcome to study. Moving on, item number two. This is RFQ for generator preventive maintenance, public buildings and fire departments. And for the record, this is an annual bid. It was awarded to A generator. And A and J generator. The current award period expires on June 30th, 2026. The bid allows for an extension for an additional year by mutual consent. And A and Jay has corresponded that they will hold their current uh bid rates for another year. Make a motion to award the uh preventative maintenance for the generators of public buildings in the fire department to uh second by Mr. Garrett, user purchase orders. Any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor. Tracy Norris say one in favor. Sean Henry will do. Okay, motion carriers unanimously. Moving item number three.

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