HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for purchase of FY 2016/17 Water Meters and Related Parts and Services RESOLUTION NO. 16-258
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR WATER METERS AND
RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR THE WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2015,Itron, Inc.,was awarded a contract for the procurement
of an Automatic Meter Reading System,which included hardware,software,meters,installation,and
maintenance services; and,
WHEREAS, that contract also included up to four 12-month renewals, with the timing of
each renewal to run with the City's fiscal years; and,
WHEREAS,the first annual renewal was awarded by Council on June 9,2015,for FY l 5/l 6;
and,
WHEREAS, Itron has provided firm unit pricing for FY 16/17 with a 2%increase over the
prior year; and,
WHEREAS,based on anticipated quantities to be purchased during the upcoming fiscal year,
the FY 16/17 contract will be in an amount not to exceed$500,000; and,
WHEREAS,the operating budget is built around a baseline quantity of 1,000 meters per year
for routine meter replacements and an additional 400 meters per year for new construction; and,
WHEREAS, additional funds are included in the CIP so that the meter change out can be
completed in a seven-year period
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the second of four annual contract renewals with Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake, Washington, to
furnish radio units,meters,and related parts and services from July 1,2016,through June 30,2017,
at the unit cost quotation dated March 11, 2016, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000.
ADOPTED THIS 10th day of May, 2016.
A. 'jV. 67--
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this l Oth day of May, 2016.