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crrYoF PRESCOTT Every /{ t€tduvi MEETING DATE/TYPE: COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO VOTING MEETING 8-14-18 DEPARTMENT: Public Works AGENDA ITEM: Award of City Contract No. 2019-055 to Badger Meter, Inc., for the purchase of radio read water meters in a total amount not to exceed $130,000.00 annually, for up to two years. Funding is available in the Water Fund. FUNDING SOURCE: Water Fund Approved By: Michael Lamar, City Manager Item Summary This item is to approve City Contract No. 2019-055 with Badger Meter, Inc. for the purchase of radio read water meters to replace existing meters and install new meters within the City of Prescott water system in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 annually, for up to two years. Background Water Operations is responsible for setting water meters for new customers and replacing meters for existing customers if they're found to be defective and are not covered under warranty. The City of Prescott currently meters over 24,000 water services. In order to provide timely customer service, Water Operations must purchase and maintain an inventory of water meters. This contract will provide the City's standardized radio read compatible meters. Water Operations utilizes radio read meters with Encoder, Receiver, Transmitters (ERTs) to remote read water usage for billing purposes. The required quantities of meters to meet demand for FY19 will be covered by this contract. The new meters are compliant with the Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1417 as "lead free. Procurement Method Water meters will be purchased through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Glendale, Contract #IFB14-36, with Badger Meter, Inc. The City of Prescott has received confirmation from the City of Glendale that the contract is current and the vendor has been responsive in fulfilling the terms and conditions of the contract. Pttekot