Title
Ultrasonic Water Meters
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co. for the purchase of ultrasonic water meters for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to three, 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):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Jon Behrendt, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide for ultrasonic three-inch, four-inch, six-inch and eight-inch solid-state water meters, to be used as a replacement for mechanical compound meters which are not compatible with current automated reading systems.
§ On April 4, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $300,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; or (b) there are no SBEs or MBEs certified to perform the scope of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan