TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
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Approval of Payment for the Annual Sensus Analytics and SaaS Systems to Core & Main LP in the amount of $87,623.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet Department of Public Utilities utilizes an Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system to read water consumption data from approximately 50,000 meters on a monthly basis. The system, manufactured by Sensus USA Inc., includes hardware and software to read meters remotely via a fixed-base radio system.
Core & Main LP is the sole authorized area distributor of Sensus equipment. Approval is needed to renew the annual Sensus software as a service (SaaS) hosting and support from October 25, 2025 to October 24, 2026.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Three (3) of these circumstances apply:
(a) Purchases that 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 Operating Fund / Meter Repair (Org 50080320, Object 523400, $87,623.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve payment for the annual Sensus Analytics and SaaS systems to Core & Main LP in the amount of $87,623.00.
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