TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the amount of $68,445.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet Department of Public Utilities maintains a citywide Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system to read water consumption data from approximately 50,000 meters on a monthly basis. This system consists of three main components including water meters, SmartPoint radios, and radio-read / tower infrastructure. The City’s Meter Shop, with contracted backup as needed, performs repairs and replacements to water meters, SmartPoint radios, and associated equipment. The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Sensus meters have been the City standard since 1987, and Core & Main LP is the sole authorized area distributor of Sensus equipment. To meet the City’s needs for upcoming water meter replacements and new development, the following meter parts are needed at this time:
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Item # |
Qty |
Description |
Item Price |
Total Cost |
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1 |
100 |
1" Ally Meter |
$ 508.00 |
$ 50,800.00 |
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2 |
5 |
3" Omni C2 Meter |
$ 1,577.00 |
$ 7,885.00 |
|
3 |
10 |
3" H2 Measuring Chamber |
$ 972.00 |
$ 9,720.00 |
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4 |
5 |
Touchpad |
$ 8.00 |
$ 40.00 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$ 68,445.00 |
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases over $25,000.00 may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Three (3) of these circumstances apply:
(a) Purchases which may only be practicably made from a single source.
(c) Purchases of equipment which, by reason of training of city personnel or an inventory of replacement parts maintained by the city, are compatible with the existing equipment owned by the City.
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council.
This purchase will be charged to the Water & Sewer Improvement Fund / Projects / Equipment (Org 50180320, Object 557500, $68,445.00, Project Code 16081).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the purchase of water metering equipment, in the amount of $68,445.00, on behalf of Core & Main LP.
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