HomeMy WebLinkAbout22B - SPEC - MULTI-JET WATER METERSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 17, 2011
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD TO AQUA-METRIC
SALES COMPANY FOR
MULTI-JET WATER METERS
(SPEC- 0.11-049)
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 1St Reading
? Ordinance on 2nd Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract with Aqua-Metric Sales Company for the purchase of multi-jet cold water meters for
a one-year period with provision for three one-year renewals in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency (PWA) Water Resources Division 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 and water meters
are typically replaced every 15 years. The meters are purchased through the Central Stores
warehouse for distribution to the Public Works Agency as needed.
PWA continuously researches and conducts trial periods for up to three years on new water meters.
The Sensus line of multi-jet meters are the most technologically advanced large water meters on the
market today enhanced by their ability to extend flow range with better low flow sensitivity. The PWA
Water Resource Division team is recommending the Sensus multi-jet meter for the City's multi-family
residential, irrigation and commercial applications.
Aqua-Metric Sales Company, the sole source distributor of the Sensus line of meters for Southern
California, has agreed to a fixed 12-month price contract. As such, staff recommends Council
approval of the contract.
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Contract Award for Multi-jet Water Meters
October 17, 2011
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Water Utility Water System Maintenance and Water Quality &
Measurement accounts (accounting units 06017641-63001 and 06017644-63001).
Raul Godinez II
Executive Directo(?J
Public Works Agency
km
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
do r i. ?1 \ Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency---
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