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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 3, 2008 TITLE: CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT COLD WATER METERS (SPEC. NO. 03-091) CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1s1 Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Renew the contract with Badger Meter, Inc., for positive displacement cold- water meters for a one-year period in the annual amount not to exceed $95,000. DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency regularly performs installation, maintenance, and replacement of residential and commercial water meters. The three types of meters used by the City are positive displacement, multi-jet and turbine meters. Positive displacement meters are used primarily for residential applications. Multi-jet meters are used for multi-family residential, irrigation and commercial applications. Turbine meters are used for high volume water users, including industrial, commercial, irrigation, and large multi-family residential applications. There are approximately 45,000 metered service locations in the City of Santa Ana. The meters are purchased through the Central Stores warehouse for distribution to the Public Works Agency as needed. Typically, a water meter is replaced every 15 years. On March 1, 2004, the City Council awarded a contract to Badger Meter, Inc. for positive displacement cold-water meters, for a two-year period with provision for three, one-year renewals. The vendor has agreed to renew the contract; however, the vendor has requested a six percent increase due to the rising costs of raw materials. Staff checked this increase with the market and found it is still competitive. The vendor has performed satisfactorily during the past contract period, and staff recommends the final renewal of the contract. 22E-1