HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Furnishing of Water Meters and Related Parts RESOLUTION NO. 13-390
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT
TO FURNISH WATER METERS AND RELATED PARTS AND SERVICES
FOR THE WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT,
CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,a short-term measure is needed to bring the City through the current fiscal year
so staff can provide water meters for new construction and also have an inventory of meters for
routine meter replacement programs while plans are finalized to move to more modern technology;
and,
WHEREAS, staff from the Water Meter Division has investigated many options, and has
determined that a hybrid system comprised of equipment produced by two different manufacturers
will work together in a fashion analogous to the current system; and,
WHEREAS,in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policies and Procedures,this solution
will require the purchase of this equipment as "single source" procurements from both meter
companies.
IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,as follows:
Section 1: Award of contract is made as follows:
To Badger Meter of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to furnish the small meter sizes and
related parts and services at an estimated annual cost of$263,000, for the period of
July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.
Section 2: All resolutions or orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
ADOPTED THIS 131h day of August, 2013.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Szopinski
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 131h day of August, 2013.