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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22B - POLYMER METER BOXES/LIDS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MAY 1, 2006 TITLE: CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR POLYMER METER BOXES AND LIDS (SPEC. NO. 04-021) APPROVED D As Recommended D As Amended D Ordinance on 1 ,( Reading D Ordinance on 20d Reading D Implementing Resolution D Set Public Hearing For ~ ~a. CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO .-/ FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Renew the contract with Armorcast Products Company for the purchase of polymer meter boxes and lids for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $38,000. DISCUSSION The Finance and Management Services Agency's Central Stores section stocks and distributes meter and valve boxes for use by the Public works Agency's Water Resources Division. The boxes are used to house, protect, and provide access to water meters and valves within the City's water system. The contract for polymer meter boxes is designed to provide quality products at significant savings based on quantity pricing. On May 3, 2004, the City Council awarded a contract to Armorcast Products Company for a two-year period, with provision for three one-year renewals. The vendor has agreed to renew the contract; however, the vendor has requested a 20 percent increase due to the rising costs of raw materials. The vendor has performed satisfactorily during the past contract period, and staff recommends the first renewal of the contract. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for the purchases (account no. 75-01-1131). Division as the inventory are available in The corresponding of meter and valve the Stores Inventory account costs are charged to the Water boxes is used. ':\.(\~~(\,'~t", '> \',~:-. .~ ~ Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency _ , ,-' FGjWOj04-021R.2:uc 228-1 228-2