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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />FEBRUARY 20, 2007 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR <br />POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT <br />COLD WATER METERS <br />(SPEC. NO. 03-091) <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 15' Reading <br />^ Ordinance on Intl Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Renew-the contract with Badger Meter, Inc., for positive displacement cold <br />water meters for a one-year period in the annual amount not to exceed <br />$70,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Public Works Agency regularly performs installation, maintenance, and <br />replacement of residential and commercial water meters. The meters are <br />purchased through the Central Stores warehouse for distribution to the <br />Public Works Agency as needed. Typically, a water meter is replaced every <br />15 years. The contract for water meters is designed to provide quality <br />products at significant savings based on quantity pricing. <br />On March 1, 2004, the City Council awarded contracts for cold water meters <br />to Badger Meter, Inc., and HD Supply Waterworks, formerly Hughes Supply, <br />Inc., for a two-year period with provision for three, one-year renewals. <br />The vendors have performed satisfactorily during the past contract period. <br />Badger Meter, Inc., has agreed to renew the contract without an increase in <br />pricing. Staff recommends the second renewal of the contract with Badger <br />Meter. Inc. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funds are available in the Water Utility Water Quality & Measurement <br />Operating Materials & Supplies account (account no. 64-578-6391). <br />APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: <br />~~~~ <br />JamAs ¢. Ross <br />Exe~ut`ive Director <br />Public Works Agency <br />JGR/WO/03-191R2.9:uc <br />y~ Francisco Gutierrez <br />Executive Director <br />Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency <br />22E-1 <br />