TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Rod Tonelli, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Annual Software Payment for the Sensus Analytic and RNI SAAS Systems to Core & Main LP in the amount of $82,593.00
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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. The Public Service Committee reviewed this memo at the November 6, 2023 meeting and recommended for approval by full Council.
CONCLUSION:
Core & Main LP is the sole authorized area distributor of Sensus equipment. Approval is needed to renew the annual Sensus software service, hosting, and support for the period October 25, 2023, through October 24, 2024.
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. Two (2) 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.
This purchase will be charged to the Water & Sewer Operating Fund / Meter Repair (Org 50080320, Object 523400, $82,593.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize payment for the annual renewal of meter reading software service fees, hosting service, and support, in the amount of $82,593.00, on behalf of Core & Main LP.
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