HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving competitive bidding requirements for water meters and related accessoriesRESOLUTION NO. 25-430
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
REQUIREMENT FOR FORMAL BIDDING
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, since 2015, the City has standardized its water meters by pairing
water meters manufactured by Badger Meter of Milwaukee, WI, with Automatic Meter
Reading (AMR) technology provided by Itron, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2025, City Council awarded a contract to Aclara
Technologies, LLC for the purchase of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system
for Electric Services and the Water and Pollution Control Department. As the AMI system
is implemented, Aclara will supply the radio meter readers, eliminating the need to
purchase AMR readers from Van Wert Company for FY 2025/26; and,
WHEREAS, the City will continue to require water meter bodies and related parts
and services from Badger Meter to support the water meter replacement program and
meter maintenance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the waiver of City purchasing policies and procedure requirements for
competitive bidding to award a single source contact is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of August, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of August, 2025.