HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements for Water Meters and Related Accessories RESOLUTION NO. 24-327
RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
FOR WATER METERS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2015, a contract was awarded to Itron, Inc., of Liberty Lake,
Washington, for the procurement of an Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) System which included
both the Encoder/Receiver/Transmitters (ERTs) and the actual water meter bodies, which are
procured by Itron through Itron's separate agreement with Badger Meter; and,
WHEREAS, Itron has notified the City that they will no longer be procuring AMR meters
from Badger Meter for sale to the City. They have also notified staff that Van Wert Company of
Grundy Center, Iowa, is now the only authorized distributor for all Itron water, electric, and gas
products for Iowa customers, including radio ERTs; and,
WHEREAS, as of July 1, 2024, the City will no longer be able to purchase water meters,
meter reading devices,or related parts and services from Itron,Inc. In order to continue purchasing
inventory of these products, staff recommended entering into contracts with Van Wert Company
and Badger Meter for a period of one year as staff determines the impact of the AMI meter
replacement program on future AMR meter and radio ERT purchases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiving competitive bidding requirements for water meters and related accessories is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS I Ith day of June, 2024.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this I lth day of June, 2024.