Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
AMZ
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Water Meter and Water Meter Parts Purchase Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks in an Amount Not to Exceed $901,741.30, Authorizing its Execution and Waiving the Village's Bid Process for the Agreement
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Overview
Overview
This item is for the purchase of replacement water meters and water meter parts as part of the Public Works Departments 2021-22 Water Meter Changeout Program. This is primarily a purchase for replacement water meters in anticipation of a contractor installation program scheduled to start in Q4 2021. This item is in alignment with the Village Board goal to support its vibrant, diverse neighborhoods in an effort to continue to evaluate the Village's water loss.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The purchase of these materials will be funded from the Fiscal Year 2021 Water and Sewer Fund Budget, Capital Improvements, account #5040-43750-781-570707 (50%) and #5040-43730-777-570707 (50%) which provides funds for the water meter replacements.
Background
In an effort to strive for accurate reading of water usage and reduce non-revenue water loss the Public Works Department continues the process of replacing older/obsolete water meters. Included in the Fiscal Year 2021 Water & Sewer Fund Budget is the beginning of a water meter replacement program.
There are two components to the water meter replacement program. One is the Village purchasing the water meters and water meter parts. That is the intent of this item. The second component is to hire a contractor to install the water meters. That part is currently under development with it anticipated to bring contractor bids for that service to the Village Board later this fall.
The purpose of placing an order now for water meters ahead of the contract services is to take advantage of a lower pri...
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