HomeMy WebLinkAbout22G - COLD WATER METERS REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION ~
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JULY 6, 2010
TITLE: APPROVED
? As Recommended
CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR ? As Amended
COLD WATER METERS ? ordinance on 75f Reading
? Ordinance on 2"d Reading
(SPEC. NOS. 09-001 & 09-035) ? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Renew the contract with Badger Meter, Inc. for the purchase of cold water meters and miscellaneous
supplies for cone-year period in an 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 industrials,
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 2, 2009 the City awarded Badger Meter, Inc. a contract for positive displacement meters
and on August 3, 2009 additionally awarded to Badger Meter, Inc. a contract for multi-jet and turbine
cold water meters. The vendor has performed satisfactorily during the past contract period and has
agreed to renew the contract with a four percent increase due to higher material cost. The requested
increase is far below the U.S. Department of Labor announced 16.3% increase in the Producer Price
Index for Materials for durable manufacturing. Staff recommends the first renewal of the contract.
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Contract Renewal for Cold Water Meters
July 5, 2010
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Water Utility Water System Maintenance and Water Quality &
Measurement accounts (nos. 06017641-63001 and 06017644-63001).
~j _ APPROVED AS TO FU-N-DS AND ACCOUNTS:
Raul Godinez II Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Direct r Executive Director
Public Works Agency Finance and Management Services Agency
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