Title
Water Meters Contract - IFB 2223-WMD-371 Request for Award (Ordinance S-49158)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Badger Meter, Itron, Inc., Master Meter, Mountain State Pipe & Supply and Zenner USA to provide the supply of positive displacement and non-mechanical cold-water meters and associated components for the Water Services Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of these contracts will not exceed $28,000,000.
Report
Summary
The purpose of these contracts are to supply the Water Services Department (WSD) with positive displacement cold-water meters, non-mechanical cold-water meters, and components to support fire hydrants and fire service type non-mechanical meters. All meters for the WSD must meet a specific quality and ensure compatibility with Itron meter reading hardware and software. These meter contracts are needed to procure the specific meter type that is required for maintaining accuracy and functionality of the various meters throughout the City, while also efficiently supporting the existing equipment already in operation by WSD.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid (IFB) procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Five vendors submitted bids deemed to be responsive to posted specifications and responsible to provide the required goods and services. Following an evaluation, based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendors:
Selected Bidders:
Badger Meter
Itron, Inc.
Master Meter
Mountain State Pipe & Supply
Zenner USA
Contract Term
The contracts will begin on or about Dec. 20, 2022 for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $28,000,000.
Funding is available in the Water Service Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.