Board renews Hazen contract to continue lead service-line replacement work
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Summary
The board approved a 2025 renewal of a program-management contract with Hazen (not-to-exceed $1.3 million) to continue inventory, outreach, potholing and service-line replacements; staff said 425 lead or galvanized lines have been replaced to date and replacements are targeted to finish as early as mid‑to‑late 2026 depending on the confirmed count.
Sarah Stone, deputy director of business solutions, presented staff's recommendation to renew a contract with Hazen to continue program management for Englewood’s lead service-line replacement program. The program aims to meet Lead and Copper Rule revisions that require replacement of lead and galvanized service lines before 2037 and is funded primarily through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and WIFIA for select items.
“Our recommendation is to renew a contract with Hazen,” Stone said, noting Hazen was competitively selected in 2023, has assisted with the inventory and field verification campaign, helped secure funding and is managing current replacements. Stone told the board 425 lead or galvanized steel service lines have been replaced to date and staff recommends a not-to-exceed $1,300,000 renewal for January–December 2025.
Board members asked about health risks during replacements, Hazen’s responsibilities and procurement of pitcher filters for households with confirmed lead lines. Peter described field procedures to avoid back‑contamination during cuts and said crews flush lines after work; he also described corrosion control (pH adjustment) used to preserve protective scale in older lead lines. Stone said pitchers include 18 months of replacement filters and that Hazen does not apply a markup; Hazen handles warehousing and delivery as part of the delivered cost.
On schedule, staff said inventory verification targets pre‑1960 properties and that, depending on the total number identified (estimated between ~2,300 and 3,000), the work could finish earlier than originally expected—potentially mid‑to‑late 2026—but completion depends on confirmed counts and contractor capacity.
A motion to approve the contract renewal was moved, seconded and carried on a voice vote.
Staff will return with additional contract requests for 2026 closeout activities and will report financial effects if funding execution materially changes.
