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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Michael Houston Superintendent of Water and Sewer Maintenance
DATE: December 12, 2023
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit prices submitted by Core and Main for the purchase of Sensus Water Meters and accessories.
PURPOSE:
To provide a means for purchasing Sensus Water Meters and accessories. These water meters will be used in new developments and as replacements for worn out meters currently in use.
BACKGROUND:
Section 48-16 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances states that the City owns and maintains the water meters. For new developments, the permittee pays a fee for the new water meter. When existing meters must be replaced due to normal wear, the customer is not charged for the new meter.
Several years ago the City decided to exclusively use Sensus brand water meters. The decision to use one brand of meter was based on the desire to standardize installation and maintenance. When the Sensus brand water meters were chosen by Aurora, the City also decided to implement the Sensus Flex Net Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. The AMI system transmits data from each water meter via radio transmission to Aurora's Water Billing Division. In 2013 the City of Aurora began a program to change out existing water meters that are one inch in diameter or less.
The Water Meter Maintenance Division is working on replacing older inaccurate water meters and meters not functioning properly in coordination with the Engineering Division. Core and Main is the sole source provider for Sensus water meters in our region.
DISCUSSION:
The quantity of water meters needed during any given year is based on demand from private developments as well as the need to replace worn or non-functioning existing meters. Due to the inability to predict exact quantities for the various size meters, it is recommended that an open purchase order be prepared that establishes unit prices for these meters. The...
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