REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 30, 2015
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: BUD TICKEL, Water Systems Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
CHRISTOPER CARROLL, Water System Supervisor
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
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Award a requirements contract in the amount of $182,807 to All West Equipment dba Frank A. Olsen Co., for magnetic flow meters and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or their designee to execute a one-year contract with provisions for two one-year extensions - Bid File 9316 (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council award a requirements contract in the amount of $182,807 to All West Equipment dba Frank A. Olsen Co. ("All West Equipment") for magnetic flow meters and to authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or their designee, to execute a one-year contract with provisions for two one-year extensions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities - Water Division, currently has approximately 260 active groundwater pumping stations located within the Fresno area. Each well is mandated by the State Water Resources Control Board to have a working flow meter that measures both actual flow and total flow. The execution of a requirements contract with one supplier establishes a firm price, secured through competitive bidding, for a specified time, and allows the City to make purchases as needed.
Funding for this requirements contract is included in the FY2015 budget. Staff recommends award of a requirements contract to All West Equipment for these magnetic flow meters in the amount of $182,807.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Utilities - Water Division, currently has multiple magnetic flow meters that are at the end of service life, inaccurate, and not capable of being repaired. Therefore, the Water Division has developed a plan to replace these flow meters over the next ...
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