TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Purchase of ISCO Flow Metering Equipment from Gasvoda & Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $49,995.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City owns 27 ISCO 2150 sanitary sewer flow meters that are used for monitoring the sanitary sewer system for various studies. These flow meters were purchased in 2015 or earlier and are now beyond their useful life and in need of replacement. Upon review of current flow meter technology, it was determined that the best fit meter for the City’s needs is the ISCO DuraTracker Flow Meter which has built-in communication. A proposal was requested from the local ISCO representative, Gasvoda & Associates, Inc.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Gasvoda & Associates, Inc. has provided a proposal to provide five (5) ISCO DuraTracker flow meters and six (6) area/velocity sensors.
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. 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.
Funds will be charged to the Water & Sewer Improvement Fund / Sewer Collection / Equipment (Org 50180020, Object 557500, $49,995.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the purchase of ISCO flow metering equipment in the amount of $49,995.00, on behalf of Gasvoda & Associates, Inc.
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