HomeMy WebLinkAbout22B - SPEC - MULTI-JET WATER METERSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JULY 16, 2012
TITLE:
CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH AQUA-
METRIC SALES COMPANY FOR
MULTI-JET WATER METERS
(SPEC. NO. 11-049)
L_ I I Z ? ? ,,- ( ?,?
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 15f Reading
? Ordinance on 2"d Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Renew the contract with Aqua-Metric Sales Company for the purchase of multi-jet water meters
for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $115,000.
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, approximately ten to 15
percent of which are multi-jet meters. The meters are purchased through the Central Stores
warehouse for distribution to PWA and meters are typically replaced every 15 years. Last year,
Water Resource crews replaced 462 multi-jet water meters and 652 are projected to be replaced
in the next contract year.
On October 17, 2011 the City awarded Aqua-Metric Sales Company, the sole source distributor
of the Sensus line of multi-jet water meters for Southern California, a contract for a one-year
period with provision for three one-year renewals. The vendor has performed satisfactorily during
the past contract period and staff recommends the second renewal of the contract. The annual
amount is based upon past usage and staff's projection for the next year.
22B-1
Contract Award for Multi-Jet Water Meters
July 16, 2012
Page 2
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Water Utility Water System Maintenance and Water Quality &
Measurement (accounting units 06017641-63001 and 06017644-63001).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
r
Rau odinez II
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
sp
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency
228-2