WSSC Water Holding Monthly Commission Meeting on Wednesday March 16, 2022

Laurel, Md. – March 15, 2022 – WSSC Water Commissioners are holding their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 16, beginning at 10 a.m. The virtual meeting is open to the public via livestream from WSSC Water’s website.

Commissioners are scheduled to vote on several contracts to improve aging water infrastructure, including a $24.5 million contract to replace water mains and house connections along South Osborne Road in the Upper Marlboro area of Prince George’s County. The contract includes a 30 percent Minority Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise (MBE/SLBE) subcontracting requirement. Commissioners are also scheduled to vote on a $1.6 million contract to replace a 48-inch valve (device to turn off water mains) and vault (underground structure to protect valves) on Tara Road in the Potomac area of Montgomery County. This contract includes a 25 percent MBE/SLBE subcontracting requirement.

The monthly meeting will be Regina Speed-Bost’s first in her new role as a Commissioner representing Prince George’s County. Appointed by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Ms. Speed-Bost was unanimously approved by the Prince George’s County Council last week. <

The Commission meeting includes a call-in option to ensure interested stakeholders can provide input. Those wishing to speak should call in at the beginning of the Comments section, which begins shortly after 10 a.m. Callers will be admitted from the “lobby” when public comments start.

Public Viewing / Participation Details
Watch: Virtual meeting broadcast link
Call-in number to provide comment: 240-800-7929
Conference ID: 652 141 809#

Please note the following:

• The virtual meeting link is not active until the meeting starts.
• If stakeholders only want to watch the meeting, the call-in number is unnecessary.
• Those wishing to speak should call at the beginning of the Comments section and be admitted from the “lobby” when public comments start.
• When calling to speak, turn down your computer’s volume to avoid audio issues.
• Members of the public will have three minutes to speak.

As part of WSSC Water’s commitment to public engagement and transparency, the live broadcast of this meeting allows viewers to observe agency business, including the review of contracts and policies and a monthly synopsis of WSSC Water’s operations. The complete agenda is on WSSC Water’s website.