HomeMy WebLinkAbout04. 22-92MARCH 8, 2022 22-92 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SENSUS WATER METER BASE
STATION FROM CORE AND MAIN FOR WATER UTILITY
DIVISION ($29,000.00)
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 begin the replacement of base stations to
maintain service; and
WHEREAS, the City has standardized on Sensus water meters and Core & Main
is our provider for the replacement of the meter base station 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 a
water meters base station from:
CORE & MAIN
15655 West Rogers Drive
New Berlin, WI 53151
Total: $29,000.00
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. 03221810 7204 65015 Machinery & Equipment: WD: Replace Sensus
Water Meter Base Stations
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 25, 2022
RE: Approve Purchase of Sensus Water Meter Base Station from Core and Main for Water
Utility Division ($29,000.00)
BACKGROUND
In 2006 the Common Council approved waiving bids for a new Sensus water meter reading system
utilizing wireless technology. At that time three Sensus water meter base stations were installed as part
of the system. The base stations have a useful service life of approximately 10-12 years based on
technology upgrades. This memo is to begin replacement of the units, beginning with one of the stations.
The 2022 CIP allocated $30,000 for this replacement. The remaining two stations will be scheduled for
replacement in 2024 and 2026.
ANALYSIS
The Water Utility Division secured a proposal from Core and Main, the exclusive authorized distributor
for Sensus equipment in the State of Wisconsin, for the replacement station.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total fiscal impact of the base station will be $29,000.00. There is $30,000.00 allocated in the 2022 CIP
for this replacement. The equipment will be purchased from 03221810 7204 65015 (Machinery &
Equipment: WD: Replace Sensus Water Meter Base Stations).
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, 15655 West Rogers Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151, in the amount of $29,000.00.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager John M. Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager