HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of contract for Water Meters & Related Parts & Services RESOLUTION NO. 10-254
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT
FOR PURCHASE OF WATER METERS AND
RELATED PARTS AND SERVICES FOR FY 2010/11
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2009, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was submitted to four
companies to provide water meters and associated parts; and,
WHEREAS,Elster AMCO Meter,Inc.,of Ocala,Florida,submitted the lowest cost proposal
of$116,969,based on numbers of units anticipated to be purchased; and,
WHEREAS,the original RFP included renewal options for four additional years at specified
unit prices for each type of meter to be purchased in the renewal year; and,
WHEREAS, Elster AMCO Meter, Inc., was awarded a contract on June 9, 2009, which
included up to four 12-month renewal periods; and,
WHEREAS,staff has reviewed the proposed pricing from Elster AMCO Meter,Inc.,for FY
2010/11 and believes its proposal is still in the best interest of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the general adjustment to the unit pricing for all units is approximately 3%.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Elster AMCO Meter,Inc.,of Ocala,Florida,to furnish Water Meters
and Related Parts and Services for the period of July 1, 2010,through June 30, 2011, at the stated
renewal unit costs included in the original 2009 RFP is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of June, 2010.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Wacha
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Mahayni
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of June, 2010.