HomeMy WebLinkAbout22E - COLD WATER METERSREQUEST 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.
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FISCAL IMPACT
for Water Meters
Funds are available in the Water Utility Water Quality & Measurement
Operating Materials & Supplies account (no. 64-578-6391).
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Executive Director
Public Works Agency
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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