Title
Water Services Department Data Loggers Requirements Contract (Ordinance S-43708)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with F.S. Brainard & Co. to provide data loggers for the Water Services Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Data loggers are a cost-effective method for the Water Services Department's (WSD) critical research efforts on water use and wastewater generation from different types of fixtures, appliances, irrigation systems and pools. The data loggers are able to be quickly installed and left in place to collect data in a relatively short period of time without impact on customers. The loggers collect and provide key data to WSD on water patterns from thousands of single-family homes, which are used to project changes in future residential water demand and wastewater generation, identify areas of potential reductions in period of shortages, and even identify leaks and calibrate hydraulic models. Data loggers have already been used in several studies to produce critical information used in water and wastewater master plans, water resources, and financial plans.
Procurement Information
In accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a determination memo citing that the direct purchase with the manufacturer would be more cost-effective and allow for WSD to have one contract for the purchasing and maintenance of the data loggers. The Water Services Department Director recommends that the contract with F.S. Brainard & Co. be accepted.
Contract Term
The initial five-year contract term will begin on or about June 29, 2017, and end on June 30, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value of all years will not exceed $150,000 (including applicable taxes).
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.