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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JULY 7, 2008
TITLE:
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
CONTRACT RENEWALS FOR MULTI-JET
AND TURBINE WATER METERS
(SPEC. NOS. 07-014 AND 07-047)
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FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Renew the contract with Aqua-Metric Sales Co. for multi-jet water
meters for a one-year period in the annual amount not to exceed
$84,173.
2. Renew the contract with Performance Meter, Inc., for turbine water
meters for a one-year period in the annual amount not to exceed
$32,314.
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency regularly performs installation, maintenance, and
replacement of residential and commercial water meters. The three types of
meters used by the City are positive displacement, multi-jet and turbine
meters. Positive displacement meters are used primarily for residential
applications. Multi-jet meters are used for multi-family residential,
irrigation, and commercial applications. Turbine meters are used for high
volume water users, including industrial, commercial, irrigation, and
multi-family residential applications.
There are approximately 45,000 metered service locations in the City of
Santa Ana. The meters are purchased through the Central Stores warehouse
for distribution to the Public Works Agency as needed. Typically, a water
meter is replaced every 12-15 years. In March 2008, the Council approved
the contract renewal for positive displacement meters. This action is for
contracts for the remaining two types of meters. The annual amounts are
based upon past usage and staff's projection for the next year. Meters are
ordered on an as-needed basis. Approximately 900 multi-jet and turbine
water meters were replaced during the previous contract term.
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Contract Renewals for Multi-Jet and Turbine Water Meters
July 7, 2008
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On June 4, 2007 the City Council awarded contracts to Aqua-Metric Sales Co.
and Performance Meter Inc., for a one-year period with provision for one,
one-year renewal. The vendors have agreed to renew the contract;
Performance Meter has agreed to renew the contract without an increase in
pricing however, Aqua-Metric Sales Co. has requested a 4 percent price
increase due to the rising cost of raw materials. Staff verified that the
increase is consistent with the market and the vendor continues to offer a
competitive price. The vendors have performed satisfactorily during the
past contract period, and staff recommends the final renewal of the
contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Water Utility Water Quality & Measurement
Operating Materials & Supplies account (no. 64-578-6391).
~ James . Ro s
Executive Dir tor
Public Works Agency
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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4 Francisco Gutlerrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
JGR/WO/07-014.R1.9 & 07-047.R1.9:
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