HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract Renewal for Water Meters and Related Parts and Services RESOLUTION NO. 19-377
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,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,the 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, Itron has provided firm unit pricing for FY 19/20 with a 1% increase from the
FY 18/19 renewal that was approved June 12, 2018; and,
WHEREAS,the operating budget anticipates a baseline 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 Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)so that the
meter change out can be completed in a eight-year period; FY 19/20 is the fourth and final contract
renewal; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the fourth and final contract renewal with Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake, Washington, to furnish
radio units,meters,and related parts and services for the period of July 1,2019 to June 30,2020 per
the unit cost quotation dated April 4,2019,in an aggregate amount not to exceed$450,400,is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of July, 2019.
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Diane . Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Martin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: Nelson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of July, 2019.