Title
Ultrasonic Water Meters
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of Master Meter, Inc. Ultrasonic water meters, by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company for the purchase of Master Meter, Inc. Ultrasonic water meters for the term of three years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Steve Miller, Charlotte Water
Sole Source Exemption
§ G.S. 143-129(e)(6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
- Performance or price competition are not available;
- A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
- Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because there is only one supply source.
§ The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ This contract will provide for Ultrasonic 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch solid-state water meters, to be used as a replacement for mechanical compound meters which are not compatible with current automated reading systems.
§ Introduced to the market in 2010, Ultrasonic meters have equal performance to mechanical compound meters, but have a smaller footprint and lower cost, and are compatible with automated reading systems.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $800,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan