HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for water meters and related parts and services RESOLUTION NO. 11-276
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
PURCHASE OF WATER METERS AND RELATED PARTS AND SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,on April 1,2009,proposals were received from four companies to provide water
meters and associated parts, and 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,this vendor is giving the City a 20%discount from the manufacturer's list price
for meter parts and accessories; and,
WHEREAS,the original Request for Proposals included renewal options for four additional
years at specified unit prices for each type of meter in each renewal year; and,
WHEREAS,staff determined that the proposed equipment and services met the requirement
of the RFP and that its proposal was the lowest responsive,responsible proposal in the best interest
of the Water Utility; and,
WHEREAS, Elster AMCO Meter, Inc., was awarded a contract on June 9, 2009, which
included up to four twelve-month renewal periods; and,
WHEREAS, a firm unit pricing was submitted for each subsequent renewal,the estimated
total, based on anticipated quantities for FY 2011/12 is $155,400.85; and,
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the proposal pricing from Elster AMCO Meter, Inc., and
believes its proposal is still in the best interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the renewal of the contract with Elster AMCO Meter, Inc., of Ocala, Florida, to furnish water
meters and related parts and services from July 1,2011,through June 30,2012, at the stated renewal
unit costs included in the original 2009 RFP is hereby approved in the amount of$155,400.85.
ADOPTED THIS 14t'' day of June, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'day of June, 2011.