HomeMy WebLinkAbout10. 21-62TRANSMITTERS FROM CORE & MAIN FOR WATER UTILITY
DIVISION ($629,660.00)
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Water Utility Division has standardized upon a Sensus water
meter reading system and it is necessary to order meters and associated transmitters to
replace meters that fail, are old or require updating, and
WHEREAS, Core & Main is our provider for the replacement of the water meters
and transmitters for 2021; and
WHEREAS, section 12-11 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code allows for the purchase
of materials or equipment without following formal bidding or quotations processes
when standardization is required and when there is only one source of supply of such
materials or equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to purchase
water meters and transmitters from:
CORE & MAIN
2100 Little Rapids Rd
De Pere, WI 54115
Total: $629,660.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same. Money for
this purpose is hereby appropriated from:
Acct. No. 05411810-1746 Water Utility Administration-Meters
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 21-62 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED__7-0____LOST________LAID OVER________WITHDRAWN________)
PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF 2021 WATER METERS AND
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Steven M. Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works / Utilities General Manager
DATE: February 4, 2021
RE: Approve Purchase of 2021 Water Meters and Transmitters from Core & Main for Water
Utility Division ($629,660)
BACKGROUND
On September 13, 2006, the Common Council approved waiving bids for a new Sensus water meter
reading system utilizing wireless technology. This approval included the annual purchase of Sensus
water meters/transmitters to be installed system wide. Each replacement cycle lasts for ten (10) years.
The current replacement cycle began in 2018.
ANALYSIS
Our provider, Core & Main, has provided a proposal for the replacement of the water meters/transmitters
for 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total fiscal impact of the 2021 meter and transmitter purchase will be $629,660. This purchase will
be funded from Account #05411810-1746/Water Utility Administration-Meters. The annual cost varies
each year depending upon equipment inventory and the installation schedule.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Section 12-11 of the Municipal Code (Code) provides that, subject to approval of the City Manager,
purchases may be made without following a formal competitive bidding process when the purchase is
from only one (1) source of supply or when standardization or compatibility is the overriding
consideration. In accordance with Section 12-11 of the Code and with the approval by the City Manager,
I am hereby recommending approval of this purchase.
Approved:
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager
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