HomeMy WebLinkAbout06. 22-62FEBRUARY 22, 2022 22-62 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF 2022 WATER METERS AND
TRANSMITTERS FROM CORE AND MAIN FOR WATER UTILITY
DIVISION ($598,868.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION
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 2022; 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: $598,868.00
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. 0541-1892-7204-00000 Machinery and Equipment- Water Utility
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: February 4, 2022
RE: Approve Purchase of 2022 Water Meters and Transmitters from Core and Main
for Water Utility Division ($598,868.00)
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 as needed until all equipment is installed system-
wide. The Sensus water meters track residential and commercial water consumption by
transmitting report usage on an hourly basis to the system’s infrastructure. As of 2017 all active
areas in the system were updated. In 2022 the Public Service Commission approved a
construction authorization process for the Water Utility Division to begin replacing
approximately 14,000 brass water meters within the next 10 years. This effort is to remove the
“low lead” brass water meters and replace them with Sensus plastic water meters with no
moving parts for the metering process. These new plastic smart water meters come with a 20
year warranty on battery life and accuracy rating.
ANALYSIS
The Water Utility Division secured a proposal from Core and Main, the exclusive authorized
distributor for Sensus meters and transmitters in the State of Wisconsin, for the anticipated
Sensus water meters and associated transmitter equipment needs required to begin the 2022
upgrade. The proposal includes 2,448 ¾” - Iperl meters, 640 - 5/8” Iperl meters, 66 - 1” Iperl
meters, 1,458 Single Port transmitters and 108 dual port transmitters.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total fiscal impact of the 2022 meter and transmitter purchases will be $598,868.00. The
equipment will be purchased from the Water Utility-Meter Inventory account: 0541-1892-7204-
00000 (Machinery and Equipment- Water Utility).
RECOMMENDATION
Section 12-11 of the Municipal 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 source of supply or when standardization or compatibility is the
overriding consideration. In accordance with Section 12-11 of the Municipal Code and with
approval by the City Manager, Purchasing recommends the Common Council approve this
Sensus water meters/transmitters purchase from Core & Main, 2100 Little Rapids Rd, De Pere,
WI 54115, in the amount of $598,868.00.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager