Title
Large Water Meter On-Site Testing and Repair (Ordinance S-43722)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the period of performance on Contract 133872, with Metering Services, Inc. (3012903). Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Metering Services, Inc., contract is necessary to continue on-site repair, retrofitting, calibration, and testing services for large water meters. Many of the large water meters currently in service are aging and in need of replacement. The approved extension and additional funding will allow for testing to remain on schedule, for additional non-functioning meters to be replaced, and for emergencies that cannot be anticipated. All City meters must be properly functioning to ensure accurate registering of water used by the customer in order to accurately bill the account. Without these services, identification of large meters will be delayed, resulting in inaccurate billing, a potential loss of revenue from high volume users, and likely customer service issues.
Contract Term
The contract extension will be for one year, effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018.
Financial Impact
Funds in the amount of $350,800 are available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract is a result of a Statement of Qualifications, awarded by Council action on July 3, 2012, for an annual amount of $150,000, and an end date of July 31, 2017.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.