Explanation
This ordinance is to modify an existing sole source option contract for the continued purchase of software, companion equipment and maintenance for an existing data capturing system for the Division of Water, the sole user. In 1988, Ordinance 0587-2005 was passed authorizing the purchase of equipment from Itron, Incorporated for a data capturing system against contract number CT-09367. In 2005, Ordinances 0587-2005 and 1019-2005 were passed authorizing the purchase of new equipment from Itron, Inc. and modifying the contract (CT-09367/PR029519), to identify Itron, Inc. as a sole source provider for maintenance of the data capturing system used by the Power & Water Division for meter reading and billing. In 2007, Ordinance 0739-2007 was passed to include Universal Term Contract language and allow for multi-year extensions available through September 30, 2015. In 2008 and 2012, Ordinances 0385-2008 and 1333-2012 were passed to allow for the purchase of software, companion equipment, and maintenance that Itron no longer supported.
The Division of Water is currently preparing to advertise an RFP for consulting services to guide the division toward the implementation of an automated metering system. Until the decision is made as to the future direction for the Division of Water’s metering infrastructure it is extremely important that we continue utilizing our present system for data gathering. Our present hardware and software system is maintained by Itron, Inc. It is necessary to continue to purchase hardware for data gathering and have both the hardware and software maintained. The Division of Water is requesting an extension for an additional two years beyond September 30, 2015 on contract (FL003623). This modification will also provide for the addition of software, companion equipment, and maintenance that Itron no longer supports. This modification will allow for the addition of 100W Itron Electronic Transmitters to the contract and allow ...
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