City staff say Veolia water-wastewater contract expires Jan. 2026; RFP planning, meter replacement under discussion

City staff told the Contract and Supply Committee that the current water and wastewater operations contract with Veolia will expire in January 2026 and that the city does not intend to exercise the contract’s 10-year renewal option as written. "The current contract with Veolia will expire in January 2026," said a staff member. Staff said the January 2026 expiration — about four months away at the time of the meeting — means limited time to issue an RFP and complete an evaluation before transition. Staff said the city is discussing a shorter renewal period and expects to go out for an RFP within the next 18 months to ensure competitive pricing and avoid a gap between operators. Meter replacement work was noted as a separate agreement; staff said whether meter replacement will be included in any short extension has yet to be determined but that the city’s position is to continue the meter replacement program established by the former finance commissioner. No final decision or formal motion was made; staff said they will monitor dates and return with further recommendations to the committee.