Title
Itron AMR Equipment Purchase, Software Support and Maintenance Agreement (Ordinance S-44426)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Itron, Inc., for supply of Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) equipment and maintenance support services, beginning on or about April 1, 2018, in support of the Water Services Department. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $7,958,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City uses Itron meter reading devices on all metered accounts in the water distribution system for purposes of standardization of equipment, efficiency, and interoperability. The City seeks to award a contract for meter reading equipment and software along with Itron Inc.’s maintenance support services for both equipment and software. This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a Determination Memo citing there is a unique nature of the goods or services that require a specific vendor for safety, consistency and training.
Contract Term
The contract term shall begin on or about April 1, 2018, for a five-year term, with an end date of March 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $7,958,000 (including applicable taxes). Funds are available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.