Title
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Residential and Special Use Water Meters from Badger Meter, Inc. (Not to exceed $125,000.00 annually ITB No. 4708)
Memorandum
Attached for approval is a resolution to authorize the purchase of residential and special use water meters and supplies from Badger Meter, Inc. not to exceed $125,000.00 annually.
This resolution will authorize the purchase of residential and special use water meters and supplies needed to provide inventory and be utilized for annual Operations and Maintenance requirements such as new meter accounts or to replace non-warranty meters.
In response to Invitation to Bid No. 4708, one (1) bid was received on February 8, 2022. Badger Meter, Inc. provided a qualified bid that met the City's bid specifications. A summary of the bid is attached.
Bid pricing is firm for two years after acceptance and may be extended by agreement of the parties for up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods, subject to a 3% yearly increase in prices and subject to the annual appropriation of funds.
Badger Meter, Inc. complies with the City's Non-Discrimination ordinance.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding for operational purchases is included in approved FY22 Water Supply System and Sewage Disposal System Operating Budgets and will be included in future Water Supply System and Sewage Disposal System Budgets if so, approved by Council.
Staff
Prepared by: Alison Heatley, Public Works Assistant Manager
Reviewed by: Molly Maciejewski, Public Works Unit Manager
Brian Steglitz, Interim Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Public Services Area needs to purchase residential and special use water meters and supplies to collect water and sewer use data;
Whereas, Public Works published ITB 4708 and one bid was received and publicly opened on February 8, 2022;
Whereas, Badger Meter provided a qualified bi...
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