HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for purchase of Water Meters and Related Accessories RESOLUTION NO. 17-265
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 15/16;
and,
WHEREAS, Itron has provided firm unit pricing for FY 17/1 8 with a 1% increase rom the
FY 16/17 renewal that was approved May 5, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, based on anticipated quantities to be purchased during the upcoming fiscal year,
the FY 17/17 contract will be in an amount not to exceed$433,200; 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; and,
WHEREAS, the original sales agreement called for an expiration date of December 31 each
year; since the agreement is actually intended to run from July 1 to June 30, a new description of the
end date of the renewal will be incorporated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the third of four annual contract renewals with Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake, Washington, to
fimiish radio units, meters, and related parts and services from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018,
at the unit cost quotation dated March 9, 2017, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $433,200.
ADOPTED THIS 9" day of May, 2017.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corneri, Gartin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9t" day of May, 2017.