REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 20, 2020
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: BUD TICKEL, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities-Water Division
CHRISTOPHER CARROLL, Manager
Department of Public Utilities-Water Division
BY: RON SIMONS, Water System Supervisor
Department of Public Utilities-Water Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve an amendment to the requirements contract with Metron-Farnier, LLC, to increase the total annual contract from $143,930.68 to $307,000 for the purchase single jet water meters and parts (Bid File 9396) (Citywide)
Body
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council approve an amendment to the requirements contract with Metron-Farnier, LLC, to increase the total annual contract amount from $143,930.68 to $307,000 for the purchase single jet water meters and parts; and extend the contract to July 22, 2021.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, implemented a comprehensive large water meter testing program in 2018 to identify low performing meters that need repair or replacement. Accurate water meters are a requirement for water loss control, accounting, revenue collection and conservation. The water meter testing program has resulted in a significant increase in replacement meters and parts necessitating an amendment to the requirements contract with Metron-Farnier.
BACKGROUND
On July 10, 2017, City Council approved a requirements contract with Metron-Farnier for the purchase of large water meters and parts (3-inch to 8-inch diameter). The contract term was for one-year with provisions for two one-year extensions. The original contract is set to expire this year.
The Water Division currently maintains over 1,300 large water meters. In the 3-inch to 8-inch diameter size range, single jet water meters have proven to be an effective meter for the City's water supply as they are usually unaffected by sand and...
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