From
Bryce Davis, Purchasing Manager
Title
Price agreement for large water meter testing and repairs from UWS, Inc. ($24,950 annually) through a Master Interlocal Agreement with the City of Richardson for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $124,750 if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Gabriel Johnson, Public Works Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Customer billing and Utility revenues are dependent on accurate metering. Large meters (3” and larger), while representing only 0.5% of the total meter population, account for nearly 20% of the Utility’s water revenues. It is important that these meters remain accurate. The requested funding level will support annual testing and repair of all critical meters, and a 3-year rotating testing and repair schedule for the remaining large meters.
State purchasing laws, Local Government Code, Chapter 271, authorize local governments to enter into joint contacts and cooperative agreements for the performance of governmental functions normally associated with the operation of government such as purchasing necessary materials and supplies.
The City approved a Master Interlocal agreement with the City of Richardson whereby the City could make use of all of that entities agreement(s). This communication is to notify the Council that staff would like to make use of this particular agreement and enter into an annual contract with UWS, Inc.
Financial Consideration
Funds are available in FY 2019 Water Wastewater Budget Water Meters Maintenance (361010-63100) and will be charged accordingly on orders through the end of the current fiscal year. Funding for future fiscal y...
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