CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 22-027, Large Diameter Water Meter Testing and Repair/Replacement Services to, HBK Water Meter Service, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $238,227.50
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DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities
SUBMITTED BY: Darrell Blenniss, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The City Council awarded Contract 22-027, Large Diameter Water Meter Testing and Repair/Replacement Services, to HBK Water Meter Services, Inc. on January 18, 2022, for a three-year term from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, with two one-year options to extend.
This contract provides the testing and repair or replacement services for large-diameter (1.5-inch and larger) water meters located on the premises of commercial and residential utility customers, including the testing and repair of three-inch rental hydrant meters.
Testing and replacement of large-diameter water meters are on a routine schedule in compliance with the American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards for meter testing frequency and to ensure accurate measurement of the water used by our largest customers. Fair and accurate billing of large accounts helps ensure fair and accurate rates for all our customers. There are approximately 3,000 testable water meters at various locations throughout the city. Most are in commercial or multi-family residential buildings. Staff anticipates performing approximately 2,248 large-diameter water meter tests and 128 meter replacements over the three-year life of this contract.
DISCUSSION:
HBK Water Meter Service, Inc. performed well during the original contract term. The contractor tested 2,011 large water meters and replaced 73 large water meters during that time.
HBK Water Meter Service, Inc. has not requested a price increase for the first optional extension to the contract. Based on the vendor's performance, Water Utility would like to extend the contract for the first option year. ...
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