Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Master Meter, Inc. for the purchase of 2-, 3-, 4-, 6-, and 8-inch Ultrasonic Transit Type Fire Rated Water Meters for the Division of Water. 2-, 3-, 4-, 6-, and 8-inch Ultrasonic Transit Type Fire Rated Water Meters are used for installation and replacement of these sized meters for large consumer accounts. The sole bidder is Master Meter, Inc. at $185,741.06.
2. CONTRACT AWARD: The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA005460). Fifty-five (55) vendors (53 MAJ, 2 MBR) were solicited and one (1) bid (1 MAJ) was received and opened on June 19, 2014. A tabulation of that bid is attached.
SUPPLIER: Master Meter, Inc., CC# 75-1739575, expiration date: 1/15/2016, Majority
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Master Meter, Inc.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is being requested for these meters so that there will not be any delay in the change out schedule and to replenish inventory levels. Bids were originally taken in 2013 however due to various non-responive bidders, the contract was not established. These meters are used primarliy for commercial and industrial customers and are needed for change out programs.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: This Ordinance is contingent upon a cash transfer from Ordinance No. 1407-2014 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. An additional transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund will also be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Master Meter, Inc. for the purchase of Various Size Ultrasonic Transit Type Fire Rated Water Meters for the Division of Wat...
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