HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal for purchase of Water Meters and Related Parts and Services RESOLUTION NO. 18-351
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR WATER METERS AND
RELATED PARTS AND SERVICES
FOR THE WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2015, the City entered into a sales agreement with Itron, Inc.
for the procurement of an Automatic Meter Reading System, which included hardware, software,
meters, installation, and maintenance services; and,
WHEREAS,that agreement also included up to four 12-month renewals,with the timing of
each renewal to run with the City's fiscal years; and,
WHEREAS, Itron has provided firm unit pricing for FY 18/19 with a 2% increase from the
FY 17/18 renewal that was approved May 9, 2017; 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 eight-year period; FY 18/19 will be the fourth year of the eight year replacement
schedule; and,
WHEREAS, Staff has reviewed the pricing from Itron,Inc.,for FY 18/19 and has concluded
that the pricing still provides the best value for our customers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the fourth of five annual contract renewals with Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake, Washington, to
furnish radio units,meters, and related parts and services for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30,
2019 per the unit cost quotation dated April 10, 2018, in an aggregate amount not to exceed
$443,400, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12t' day of June, 2018.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin, Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t'day of June, 2018.