Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay for wireless fees to ADS LLC for wireless flow meters.
Flow meters are used to monitor flows through sanitary and combined sewer lines throughout the City. The information allows the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to track development and the capacity of the system and is instrumental in the development and on-going Wet Weather Management Program. Since June of 2006 the Division of Sewerage and Drainage has purchased meters that are LAN line capable. Through various CIP projects mostly Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) studies, contractors purchased wireless meters through ADS LLC. It has now become necessary for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to take ownership and become responsible for the payment of the monthly wireless fees for 115 meters. The cost per month is $25.00 per meter. The agreement is for one (1) year from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
ADS LLC has negotiated a custom level service with AT&T for the wireless technology for the flow meters to perform. This process includes a fixed IP address for each SIM card within the flow meter. Assigning individual meters with a fixed IP address allows the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to call individual meters any time to collect data or perform diagnostics. Furthermore, ADS has developed flow meter communication hardware and software around this technology and the flow meters will not function under any other system. Having said that, this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the Sole Source provisions of Columbus City Code, 1959 Section 329.07 (e).
SUPPLIER: ADS LLC (80-0355805), Expires 4/2/14
FISCAL IMPACT: $34,500.00 is needed for these payments.
$31,500.00 was spent for 2012 fees.
$39,900.00 was spent for 2011 fees.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contrac...
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